[Phoenix Headquarters]
"So are you saying he kidnapped Mark to lure me in his trap?" Ethan asked to the man opposite of his table.
"Yes." Samuel said trying not to look into Ethan's bloodlust filled eyes.
"And where will I find him?" Ethan asked.
"He will be in one of our three bases." Samuel said.
"Tell me everything about your bases."
"Okay." Samuel explained him.
According to his explanation, Griffin has bases in three different cities:
1. Main headquarters: This is a towering skyscraper within the heart of the city, camouflaged as a corporate headquarters. Each floor houses different departments or training areas, with the guildmaster's office at the top, fortified and heavily guarded.
2. Outpost countryside Base: Located in a remote rural area, this base has blend into its surroundings, appearing as a large agricultural facility or a seemingly abandoned industrial complex. The expansive grounds hides various training grounds, obstacle courses, and living quarters for members, all cleverly concealed within the wide expanse.
3. Underground Base: Hidden beneath the city, this base has an entrance within an inconspicuous building. Once inside, an underground network of tunnels leads to a high-tech facility carved into the bedrock. It has advanced surveillance systems, laboratories, and a maze-like layout to deter intruders.
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After hearing Samuel explanation, Ethan quickly grabbed his swords and moved towards the door but Emily stood in front of him blocking his.
"What are you trying to do?" Ethan asked angrily.
"That's what I want to ask. You should devise a plan instead of recklessly entering the enemy's trap." Emily said to him.
"Yes young master I also want just charge at those places and save little master but we should be careful." Trevor added suppressing his anger.
"Fine. Call everyone in training grounds." Ethan stopped himself and said.
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In the training hall, all Elites, executives and team leaders alongside their team members were summoned together immediately.
"Do you know what's going on?"
"I have no idea."
"Did something happen?"
They all murmured with each other but fell silent as they saw Norman, Ethan, His team, Trevor and Samuel approaching.
"Young master."
"What is he doing here?"
"He seems more angrier than usual."
"Silence." Trevor stopped their murmuring as Ethan approached the podium.
"It's likely that by now you all are aware of the situation," His voice reverberated across the training ground, a subtle urgency coloring each word. "Mark, my younger brother and your little master, has been taken by the Griffin Guild."
The murmurs that followed were a mix of shock and concern. All the people present there were in way or another were grateful to the Phoenix guild and Mark was not just a family member of their guildmaster; he was there beloved one as well.
The atmosphere in the ground shifted. The air crackled with a collective determination to bring Mark back safely.
"I'm going to bring him back even if I've have to destroy Griffin. And The one who touched my brother. The one who dared to do that. I will finish him off myself."
The ground fell into a charged silence as Ethan's words echoed in the minds of everyone present. His determination to retrieve Mark and avenge any harm done was palpable, fueling a sense of unity among the guild members.
Ethan's gaze scanned the assembly, meeting the eyes of each individual with an unwavering determination.
"Are all of you prepared for this?" He asked.
"Yes." All of them said in unison.
"Good." Ethan left the podium after instructing his plan to them.
It was simple. They would split into three groups and attack the three bases simultaneously. Group 1, consist of Ethan, Emily, and the leader of Team Alpha, would target the main base. Group 2, consist of Trevor, Mike, and Team Gamma and Delta, would target the countryside base. Group 3, consist of Norman, Team Beta, and the rest of Ethan’s team, would target the underground base. Twenty more members would join each group as backup.
They all started preparing according to the plan and soon the decided day came.