Chapter 17: The raid[3]
Back at the police headquarters, through a screen where some high officials were viewing the operation through body cams on the soldier’s bodies, the minister of state for security noticed that while Chi Lian was running like a galloping war horse in one specific direction, his men had slowed down and were looking around aimlessly.
He did not underestimate Chi Lian’s prowess and wisdom. She had managed to find a most wanted rebel criminal, his area of operation and crack his plan. This meant she had the means to figure out what he was planning next or possibly where he was heading.
He grabbed a satellite phone, "What are you walking around for? Follow her." He shouted at the squad leader.
"Follow her." The squad leader ordered his men.
Half of the citizens of the empire were wide awake and aptly paying attention to this operation. There was no room for failure. The higher ups had said consequences for failure in this mission would be grave.
Soon, Chi Lian came to a stop in front of the blue and red painted house.
"It’s here." She said with confidence. "He is in here."
The squad leader signaled to his men to approach silently as they tried to find a way into the house.
"This is the military police, you are surrounded. Come out with your hands up." A voice said.
"Back off." Venom replied and fired two shots from his gun. Screams from a woman and children were overheard.
"Suspect is armed and has hostages." The squad leader said into his radio.