Chapter 19: Unofficial Date
Mikasa moved with precision, diving into the vast web of the virtual internet. Adam had entrusted her with a critical task: finding Ani's father.
Using everything Pratham had taught her, she navigated through layers of encrypted information and restricted databases, her fingers dancing over invisible keys, her mind sharp and focused. The search, however complex, felt like second nature to her.
Through her advanced digital tracking, Mikasa uncovered that Ani's father was, in fact, a prominent government diplomat named Jo. A figure respected and deeply embedded within political circles,
Jo had established numerous influential connections with officials and diplomats. Yet, despite this revelation, Mikasa found herself stymied; she could not determine the specific reason the organization was pursuing Ani. Was it to leverage Jo's influence, or was Ani herself the target for some hidden purpose?
This ambiguity unsettled Mikasa. Her mind raced with possibilities, but answers remained elusive.
She couldn't allow any loose ends—not with Adam counting on her. As she completed her investigation into Ani's background, Mikasa shifted focus to another equally critical task: tracking the seven individuals who had been shadowing Ani.
The task wasn't easy. The world was vast, and even with her digital prowess, pinpointing all seven took time.
Finally, with the assistance of satellite surveillance, she located them. They were clustered together, stationed inside an abandoned factory on the outskirts of a deserted district.
Determined, Mikasa hacked into the phone of one of the men, activating its recording function to monitor their conversation. A grainy, distorted voice filled her ears as she listened intently.
Inside the dilapidated factory, the seven men stood huddled in tense silence. The broken machinery around them cast strange shadows in the dim light, adding to the eerie atmosphere.
Suddenly, a phone buzzed on a nearby crate, shattering the silence. The men exchanged nervous glances, the tension evident as one of them reluctantly reached for the phone.