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Night fell, a heavy, ink-black curtain slowly blanketing the mountain forest.
Within the villa, scattered lights flickered on. The person in the watchtower was replaced by another, who periodically scanned the surroundings with a flashlight.
The chirping of insects rose from all corners of the forest, masking other subtle sounds.
In the shadows of the woods surrounding the villa, dozens of figures were silently converging on the area from different directions.
They wore all-black combat uniforms that blended with the night, their faces were painted with camouflage, and they were equipped with the most advanced night-vision goggles, silenced weapons, and breaching tools.
Two sniper teams, under the cover of darkness, silently took up positions on the high ground on either side of the villa.
