Wanted Criminal (19)

[100 meters to the estimated target location.]

The analyst's voice came through the radio network, and the Tradd agents advancing through the underground passage grew even more cautious. The narrow, aging passage was not well suited for heavily armored troops to move through.

[All teams, confirm. The target is presumed to be alone. But do not let your guard down under any circumstances.]

The field commander's voice came over the radio network.

[The target is stronger than Agent Renix. The reason four teams were called in is because command considers it that much of a threat. Even if you lose sight of it, never pursue alone. Apply simultaneous pressure only when at least two teams are together.]

A brief silence passed through the radio network.

A sarcastic remark from one of the agents broke the silence first.

[Stronger than Renix? If it's that kind of person, shouldn't we recruit it specially or something?]

[Top brass must really be panicking. They call in four teams just to catch one person.]

A few quiet laughs mixed in, but the laughter did not last long...