The so-called Common Union Headquarters was just a slightly isolated standalone house in a street shrouded in darkness, with only the streetlights emitting a dim light.
A swarm of moths circled and danced under the lamps.
Over ten police cars fully loaded with officers parked silently by the roadside with their lights and sirens off. One by one, armed officers jumped out of the cars and moved into predetermined positions, surrounding the criminals' hideout.
In the darkness, the Mobile Unit officers, wearing helmets and gripping steel guns, moved swiftly and crouched low like ghosts ready to reap the souls of the living.
"Report, the snipers are in position."
"Report, the assault team is in position."
"The support section is in place…"
As each report came in, Fujiwara Takahiro exhaled and gestured with his hand, "Start the loudspeaker announcement."
This was a necessary procedure before launching a full assault.
