Spy Wars: Strong Agents Who Are Ruthless and Talk Little

Chapter 441 Too Eye-Catching

He stood in the corner, quietly watching the players' actions, but he could no longer return to his previous calm state. In the past few days, he always thought that he could control everything, but the current situation completely shattered this fantasy.

The rumors outside had been growing louder and louder. Every time he walked the streets, even during conversations with Zheng Yaoxian, he could feel the oppressive feeling in the air. Once, he could detect the enemy's movements and track their trajectory through his keen sense of smell, but now, even the slightest movement was beyond his control. Every time, an unidentified pressure lingered behind him, making him breathless, as if every decision was a sword hanging over his head.

Outside the restroom, silence remained. The team members stood alertly, awaiting Su Ming's instructions. They spoke not a word, not a sound, for they knew Su Ming must be making a difficult choice. Their eyes were filled with anticipation, but even more so, with an unspoken worry: whether this operation would truly slip out of their control.

Xiao Lin, one of the team members, said softly, "Captain Su, what do you think of the situation?"

Su Ming didn't answer immediately, seemingly lost in thought. Xiao Lin didn't dare to urge him any further, staring at the ground, waiting quietly for him. Su Ming's silence was a heavy signal to them. They knew that Su Ming didn't lack an answer, but rather that he was facing an extremely difficult decision.

After a while, Su Ming finally raised his head, his eyes scanning each team member through the dim light. "We won't move for now," he said in a deep voice, "Stay here until we can confirm the situation outside."

Though it was just a simple sentence, it was filled with helplessness and heaviness. He had been feeling a constant sense of oppression for some time, as if every molecule in the air was reminding him that he was trapped in an inescapable predicament. The enemy's movements were becoming increasingly frequent, as if every tiny sign hinted at some inevitable crisis. And yet, they seemed to be groping forward in a fog, unable to find a way out.

Xiao Lin nodded slightly, and the other team members fell silent. They didn't say anything more, because they knew Su Ming had already made his decision. The only thing they could do was wait here and stay as alert as possible to prevent any accidents from happening.

Yet, Su Ming's heart was far from calm. The distant roar of the wind still seemed to echo in his ears, like some invisible threat looming over his mind. Every action, every decision, weighed heavily on him. He began to doubt himself, wondering if his judgment was no longer accurate.

"The winds have been getting stronger lately, and the enemy's reactions have become increasingly sensitive," he muttered to himself, a hint of fatigue in his voice. He cast his gaze out the window, and through the small pane, he saw the sky outside was gray and depressing, as if it resonated with his mood.

"If this continues, we will really be trapped here." He murmured, his voice so low that it was almost inaudible.

He took a deep breath, trying to calm himself. However, the pervasive anxiety only grew stronger, as if it were swallowing him whole. He pulled his communicator from his pocket, hesitated for a moment, and finally decided to send a short message to Zheng Yaoxian: "The situation outside is getting too intense, and our space for maneuver is shrinking."

After sending the message, Su Ming's gaze remained fixed on the communicator screen, anticipating a response from Zheng Yaoxian. However, seconds passed, and no reply appeared. Every second seemed to stretch longer, as if time itself were slowing down for him.

Unable to suppress his inner anxiety, his eyes began to wander involuntarily. He knew he couldn't remain passive any longer. The enemy wouldn't give him time to stall, and slow action would only plunge them deeper into trouble. But what could he do? He kept waiting for a signal, a turning point that would allow him to reconsider the situation.

"Captain Su, what should we do?" Kobayashi spoke again, breaking the silence.

Su Ming's thoughts were interrupted. He turned to meet Xiao Lin's eyes, suddenly feeling an immense weight. Xiao Lin's nervousness was evident, yet his resolute expression reminded Su Ming of his former self. The younger team members, both in experience and mental fortitude, lacked his rich experience. Their expectations, therefore, only added to the pressure Su Ming couldn't escape.

"Continue to wait and remain vigilant." Su Ming's voice was low, with an almost inaudible weariness. "If the enemy prepares to attack, we will retreat immediately."

Xiao Lin nodded, his eyes still filled with doubt, but he didn't say anything else. The team members' emotions seemed to freeze again in these few seconds of conversation. They all understood that although Su Ming hadn't stated it explicitly, he already had some kind of unresolved anxiety in his heart.

Time continued to slip by, yet within Su Ming, an invisible flame burned. His hands trembled slightly, his fingertips unconsciously stroking the surface of the communicator. Zheng Yaoxian's silence, without a response, left him feeling an unprecedented sense of isolation, as if he were trapped in an endless darkness with no escape.

He closed his eyes and forced himself to calm down, but the oppressive feeling from deep within his heart became stronger and stronger. No one knew how harsh the wind outside was, and no one could truly understand what he was feeling at the moment.

He was the team's commander, and everyone's fate depended on his decisions. Every choice meant life or death, and every hesitation would bring them closer to the abyss. Su Ming knew the enemy was quietly approaching, and they no longer had time to wait for a response.

"If this continues, we will definitely be forced into a dead end." He repeated this to himself again, his eyes becoming firm.

Su Ming stared out the window. The gray sky was so low and oppressive it was almost suffocating. The cold wind scraped against the windowpane like a knife, making a sharp sound. His thoughts seemed to be interrupted by the cold wind, and he felt a heaviness he had never felt before. He could no longer endure this almost suffocating pressure. His anxiety grew, as if an invisible force was pulling him towards the abyss.

He took a deep breath, forcing himself to regain composure. Regardless, action had to be taken now. The atmosphere in the restroom remained oppressive. The team members stood in silence, each awaiting a decision. And Su Ming, as the team leader, could not escape the immense pressure, as if every decision he made carried the fate of everyone on his shoulders.

"Go out, go out and see what's going on outside." He finally broke the silence, his voice calm and firm.

The team members nodded without hesitation, quickly gathering their equipment and preparing for action. Su Ming also stood up, pulled out his communicator, and checked to confirm that Zheng Yaoxian had not sent any new instructions. This made his heart sink slightly. Zheng Yaoxian's silence seemed to tell him that he could only rely on himself now.

"We have to find a way to break through this situation." Su Ming muttered to himself, a flicker of determination in his eyes. He looked up at his teammates, his gaze sweeping over each one, as if assessing something. "Prepare for action."

He didn't directly tell them what to do, simply urging everyone to remain on high alert. The team members didn't ask questions; the tension and confusion in their eyes had been replaced by a silent consensus. They knew now was the time to make a choice; waiting was no longer the best strategy.

Standing at the bathroom door, Su Ming subconsciously rubbed his stiff shoulders. The cold outside seemed to seep in through the windowpane, making him feel a little uncomfortable. He was wearing light clothing, but he could feel the chill approaching. So he pulled out his backpack and took out a black down jacket. At that moment, his heartbeat quickened slightly.

He had found this down jacket in an underground warehouse. While seemingly ordinary, it was precisely what helped him conceal himself in this environment. The jacket was simple, lacking any logos or fancy decorations. Its black exterior blended seamlessly into the surroundings, perfectly suiting him in his current situation.

He put on his down jacket, buttoned the collar, and pulled out a pair of dark gloves and a low-key black hat from his bag. While these clothes didn't look high-end, they effectively helped him change his appearance and avoid attracting too much attention. Su Ming knew that his current mission wasn't just to evade the enemy's pursuit, but also to blend in as best as possible in this deserted environment, avoiding any signs that shouldn't be there.

"If the enemy is really lying in ambush around us, we must keep a low profile," he whispered to the team members. "Remember, keep quiet and don't make any moves that will attract attention."

The team members nodded in response, each silently preparing their equipment. The atmosphere became solemn again, and a silent tension filled the air.

Su Ming took one last look at himself in the mirror, a wave of mixed emotions welling up within him. The man before him, dressed in all black, seemed to have shed his former identity. Without the rigor of a military uniform, nor the sharp edge of a man of action, he looked like just another ordinary passerby. Yet, he knew this "ordinary" attire was the disguise he needed most at the moment.

He lowered his head, tightening his collar slightly to make his features harder to discern. He was still uneasy inside, and even though he had regained his composure on the surface, that uneasiness lingered. The enemy was so close, and every second of delay could cost them an unbearable price.