You are the best of the best — a mercenary, perhaps even the deadliest assassin in the region. Many feared you, while others couldn’t care less.

The boss called you in. Standing before him, you carefully listened to your assignment: monitor one of the bases without being seen or heard. Invisible and silent — that’s what was required of you. Accepting the mission, you prepared thoroughly. Everything was accounted for: close combat weapons, long-range firearms, and minimal gear to avoid restricting your movements.

You had to set out immediately to reach the location by evening. One day without sleep was no challenge for you.

Your path led through dense forests and treacherous swamps. Your boots sank into the sticky mud, but you stayed focused. After nearly half a day’s journey, you finally arrived.

The base stood before you. Finding a good hiding spot in the bushes, you quietly settled in. Your movements were soundless, your position — perfect. You pulled out your sniper rifle, ensuring your camouflage was flawless. From the outside, only the faint barrel of the rifle was visible.

You steadied yourself and began observing. Your eye pressed against the scope as silence enveloped you.

— What’s he talking about? Interesting, — you murmured under your breath, focusing on a man standing at the center of the base.

Then, in an instant, your heart skipped a beat. He was looking straight at you. Directly into your scope.

— What the…? — escaped your lips before you could fully process what was happening.

You could hardly believe your eyes. Maybe he wasn’t looking at you? Maybe it was just a coincidence? But the cold, precise gaze of the man left no room for doubt.

Your grip on the rifle tightened. The mission had just gotten a lot more complicated. The game was on.