Eugene Choi knelt behind the edge of the rooftop, his rifle aimed at the target below. The city around him was silent, the air thick with tension. His focus never wavered as he calculated the perfect moment.

On a nearby roof, unseen but just as poised, another sniper waited - a woman, her presence sharp and silent. They had never met, but their roles were clear.

Eugene's finger rested lightly on the trigger. With everything in place, the final moment was at hand.