Sometime later, it appears that the electricity in this factory building is now turned on, because Erdyn turned off his electric disturbance device. Hardy appeared unconscious and tied up while sitting on a chair, and dozens of his comrades were also tied up and unconscious while sitting on the floor and leaning against the wall. The computers here have also restarted, and Erdyn is fiddling with this computer. Erdyn found that this computer has a security system that must be bypassed. However, the screen did not display a column that could be filled in with a password, making Erdyn's expression change in astonishment. Erdyn connected his smartphone to this computer, and the program on Erdyn's smartphone started trying to unlock this computer's security. However, this program then experiences problems and is unable to bypass this computer's security, even at all. Erdyn looked a little surprised, his expression then changed to astonishment
“Why is this program not successful…”
Erdyn tried again but was again unsuccessful. Because of this, Erdyn looked a little annoyed, he then looked at Hardy who was unconscious.
Erdyn walked over to one of the dispensers here and filled it in a bucket nearby. Erdyn brought a bucket full of water to Hardy, then splashed it on Hardy's face. Because of this, Hardy then woke up with a jolt while coughing due to choking on the water. With a tormented expression, Hardy is trying to regain consciousness
“Urgh… dammit, this is why I want to retire from this job”
With a serious expression, Erdyn said
“Tell me how to bypass this computer’s security”
Hardy's attention immediately fell on Erdyn and looked at him with an astonished expression. Hardy smiled
"Calm down, why not a little pleasantry"
Erdyn's expression turned flat, he then grabbed Hardy by the collar and was about to hit him, but then stopped because Hardy immediately said
"Alright wait a minute, wow, okay, I'll tell how to bypass this computer’s security, no need to play rough"
Erdyn then released his grip on Hardy's collar. Hardy said
“The computers here are encrypted with a certain pattern, which is engraved on my badge. You can get it in the inside pocket of my jacket”
Erdyn immediately checked Hardy's jacket’s inside pocket and found a wallet containing the badge in question. A silver badge, with the shape of a "symbol" with "a word" on the surface. Erdyn's expression turned astonished, for he was not familiar with this symbol. Hardy said
"You only need to point this badge in front of the computer monitor screens, and it will be scanned automatically by the scanner"
Hardy said while looking at the computer with many monitor screens nearby, this made Erdyn's attention also focus on this computer. But there was another thing that also attracted Erdyn's attention, namely the badge in his hand now
“What symbol is this? Which group are you from?”
Hardy replied casually
"Isn't it obvious? There is only one word on the symbol”
Erdyn's expression turned astonished
“Yeah whatever, it's up to you”
Erdyn pointed this badge in front of the computer, and sure enough, a scanner then reacted, emitting a light that shone on this badge, to scan it. This scanner was embedded in such a way in the support screen frame, that it was not easy to find. Shortly after, the lock on this computer system opened.
The computer system then restarted and prepare, Erdyn looked at each of the dozens of monitor screens here. Erdyn thought to himself
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“Why are they overseen using this many monitor screens…”
Shortly after, the monitor screens began to show computer systems, and communication systems, along with videos from surveillance cameras from various cities from various parts of the world, where several screens showed surveillance cameras from the city where Erdyn is now.
It didn't take long, seeing what was displayed on the monitor screens made Erdyn feel astonished and amazed. Erdyn also appeared disturbed to see it
“What is this I see? freaks?”
Hardy replied
"Don't forget that you are also one of those being watched through those monitor screens…"
Erdyn's attention immediately turned to Hardy
“What do you guys want…”
Hardy's expression turned flat
“No need to feel distracted, we just got a kind of supervisory duty and will report the results to the central command”
Erdyn's expression turned serious
“Reporting results? You evaluate something from all of this?”
Hardy replied
"Yes, all of this is to evaluate, whether you fall into the enemy category or not”
With a flat expression, Erdyn answered briefly
“Then?”
Hardy Answered
“That's all I know. This matter is actually top secret, I and my comrades even do not know the real purpose of what we do, no further task and no further explanation, weird…”
Hearing this, Erdyn looks even more astonished, whereas Hardy's expression shows if something is bothering him. Erdyn then looked at all the screens here and tried to count how many subjects were being watched on this monitor screen, and Erdyn found that there were about "tens of subjects" being watched, where each subject had several screens for supervising, including Erdyn. Viewed from the point of view of the video on this screen, the subjects were recorded through public surveillance cameras which are usually scattered in various places, as well as one or several drones. Erdyn furrowed his brow, looking as if something was bothering him
“Are they even human?”
Hardy replied
"As you can see, you are not the only one, but there are dozens of subjects that we are monitoring"
Erdyn looked back at the monitor screen and realized something
"Aren't some of them currently being heavily reported on TV?"
Hardy replied
"You mean, unlike you, some of them dare to act openly?"
Erdyn smiled
"So, you were telling me that you guys weren't enemies when you were trying to determine if I was or not?"
Hardy's expression turned serious
“I say that because I have confirmed that you are not the enemy”
Erdyn grinned
“Not an enemy you say? Interesting… maybe I can wait to see what will happen”
Not long after, Erdyn heard something, like the roar of a machine, although it was still a bit faintly. This sound immediately attracted Erdyn and Hardy's attention. Hardy looks familiar with this
“Those are reinforcements for my team, it's up to you if you want to wait here or not”
Erdyn looked at Hardy with a deadpan expression. Erdyn smirked
“I'll be going, for now, next time you have business with me, meet me in person”
Erdyn then left here just like that. On the other hand, Hardy only looked flat at Erdyn's departure.
Shortly after, a VTOL (Vertical Take Off and Landing) plane for personnel carrier, in the form of a large fighter jet with main wings and tail wings, which had an annular frame with a propeller in its center on all four sections of the wings, allowing it to become airborne. Also, two propulsion jet engines in the tail in the form of a 2 parallelogram. This aircraft appears to have additional armor on the body, which can be opened and closed or expanded in such a way as to hide combat weapons.
The cockpit of the aircraft is quite spacious and is designed for 4 people consisting of the pilot and copilot, as well as 2 additional assistants and weapons controllers, allowing multiple weapons to be used simultaneously on this aircraft with separate targets. Behind the pilot is a large area for transporting personnel, with rows of seats that have seat belts. There are dozens of army personnel on board this plane, with heavy armor and grenade-launched assault rifles, they start to prepare their respective weapons.
Like the previous soldiers in the factory building, they also had the emblems of various countries' flags on the protector on their left upper sleeve, and an emblem in the form of a crest with a word on it, on their right upper sleeve. Someone here appears to be the captain, a man in his 30s, with undercut hair styled elegantly but stylishly. His name is Raymond Redclife. Raymond stood up from his seat, then slung his assault rifle behind his back, whereas when Raymond placed his assault rifle on his back, it was directly attached to his back, without the need for a sling. Raymond walked to the cargo door at the back of the plane, and stood by it, holding on to the handrail that ran along the ceiling. Raymond then looked back
“Okay, all of you get ready”
He said with an even and calm facial expression, without the slightest pressure. All the army personnel here then answered loudly and had serious facial expressions
"Yes, sir!"
This plane started flying low, then stopped in the air right above the factory building. The searchlight on the plane then flashed on, its light shining through the translucent framed glass that lined the factory ceiling. Hardy looked at the ceiling by shrinking his eyes because of the glare. The cargo door at the rear of the plane then opens and becomes a ladder to get off the plane.