Warehouse - As God hand in DC

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Zack looked at Catwoman, observing her body language, making sure she wouldn't try anything suspicious. She didn't seem nervous or hesitant; instead, she spoke with confidence and calmness, which told him she knew exactly what she was doing.

Catwoman (in a low but firm voice): "Tomorrow, 10 PM. Meet me at the west dock, near the warehouses."

He paused for a moment before answering, considering how much he could trust her. But he realized he needed help, and time was running out.

Zack (in a serious tone, looking into her eyes): "Understood. I'll be there."

Catwoman gave a half-smile, then turned quietly and walked toward the window she had entered from. But before leaving, she glanced back at him for a brief moment, as if studying his features, then swiftly leaped outside and disappeared into the darkness.

Zack sighed as he looked at the spot where she had vanished, then heard the system's voice in his head.

System (mockingly): "Wow, I didn't expect you to have a full conversation with her without getting robbed! You're making progress, my friend!"

Zack (muttering sarcastically as he holstered his gun): "Yeah, thanks for the great support, as always."

He sat on his chair and glanced at the clock. It was already late, and tomorrow he had a meeting that could determine the course of the divine mission. He knew things wouldn't be easy, but there was no turning back now.

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Zack stood on the rooftop of a building overlooking the dock, while the night wrapped the area in heavy darkness. The clock read 9:30 PM, meaning he still had half an hour before his meeting with Catwoman.

Zack (muttering to himself): "Let's see if anything seems off..."

He focused on using his observation ability to see if it could help.

From his elevated position, he could see several armed guards moving near the large shipping warehouses. That wasn't unusual—docks were often full of people involved in the black market. But what caught his attention was a group of men in black suits talking near the entrance of one of the warehouses.

System (seriously): "These aren't regular dock workers… They look professional. I bet they're Penguin's men."

Zack (in a low voice): "If that's the case, then their presence here tonight must mean something important."

He continued scanning the area and spotted an unmarked black truck parked in front of one of the warehouses. Several men were unloading crates from it and carrying them inside. He couldn't determine what was inside the crates, but they were tightly sealed, making him suspect they contained contraband or weapons.

Zack moved cautiously across the rooftops, trying to get closer without being seen. He checked his watch again—9:45 PM. Only 15 minutes left until the meeting.

Zack (whispering in his mind): "Alright, things are getting interesting..."

He was about to change his position to observe from another angle when he heard a faint movement behind him. He quickly turned, gripping his gun, but before he could raise it, he felt someone standing directly behind him.

Catwoman (in a calm, sarcastic voice): "Were you expecting someone else?"

Zack (lowering his gun with a sigh): "You really like sneaking up on people, don't you?"

Catwoman (smirking slyly): "It's my way of saying hello."

She sat on the edge of the rooftop beside him, gazing at the warehouse he had been watching.

Catwoman: "So, what do we have here?"

Zack (gesturing toward the men and the warehouse): "Penguin's men. And a suspicious shipment going into that warehouse. I don't know what's inside, but it doesn't look legal."

Catwoman (with a mischievous smile): "Looks like tonight is going to be fun..."

Catwoman sat on the rooftop's edge, her green eyes scanning the harbor as the night wrapped everything in an eerie silence. The clock read 9:50 PM—only ten minutes left until the arrival of the armored truck carrying Gotham's most valuable jewels.

Catwoman (calmly watching the guards): "We need to wait until exactly 10 PM... That's when the truck carrying Gotham City's most valuable jewels will arrive. We just need to figure out where they'll place them."

Zack (curiously looking at her): "That makes sense… but I still have a question you haven't answered convincingly."

Catwoman (raising an eyebrow as she turns to him): "And what question is that?"

Zack (crossing his arms): "Why did you choose me for this job? I mean, you told me you found me trustworthy, but I'm not buying that so easily. There are plenty of thieves and mercenaries in Gotham, yet you picked me. Why?"

Catwoman (giving a faint smile before turning her gaze back to the harbor): "You know, Zack? You have this… aura about you. You don't seem like just a hired gun or an ordinary thief. There's something different about you… something that makes you interesting."

Zack (smirking): "Interesting? That's a polite way of saying you don't fully trust me, isn't it?"

Catwoman (chuckling softly): "'Trust' is a big word, darling. But let's just say I see someone who could be useful… maybe even more than that."

Zack (watching her cautiously): "More? Do you mean just a heist partner, or is there something else on your mind?"

Catwoman (narrowing her eyes slightly before looking at him again): "You have skills. Strength, speed, intelligence. Not to mention, you know how to hide your true intentions. That makes me want to learn more about you."

Zack (chuckling lightly): "So, you're interested in me?"

Catwoman (playfully smiling): "Let's just say I'm curious."

Before Zack could reply, the system's sarcastic voice rang in his head.

System (mockingly): "Ha! Did you hear that, buddy? The sneaky thief lady is curious about you. Maybe you should take her out for a fancy dinner after this heist!"

Zack (muttering to himself): "Shut up..."

Catwoman (raising an eyebrow): "What did you say?"

Zack (snapping back to seriousness): "Nothing… Alright, let's focus on the job now. You said the truck arrives at ten, right?"

Catwoman (looking back at the harbor): "Yes. Wait a second… there it is!"

Zack looked toward the road leading to the warehouses and saw a massive armored truck entering through the main gate of the harbor, flanked by two black armored SUVs.

Zack (grinning slyly): "Alright, time to get to work."

The scene before them was now clear. The armored truck stopped near one of the large warehouses, and immediately, six armed men in black suits stepped out. They appeared to be private security working for Penguin. Two of them were carrying a black case with dual electronic locks and took it inside the warehouse, while the remaining four stayed outside on guard.

Catwoman (watching intently): "That case looks heavy… I bet it holds more than just jewels."

Zack (calmly): "Could be important documents or other stolen goods. Whatever it is, we're taking everything."

Catwoman (smiling at him): "I like the way you think."

Zack (in a low voice, analyzing the situation): "We have six guards. Four outside, two inside. I don't think Penguin is expecting a heist tonight, so these are just guards, not professional killers."

Catwoman (nodding): "Which makes things easier for us."

Zack (looking at her seriously): "But we can't take any risks. We need a plan."

Catwoman (smirking confidently): "I'm good at improvising plans."

Zack gave her an unconvinced look, but she continued speaking.

Catwoman: "Alright, here's how we'll do it… You take care of the guards outside, and I'll handle getting to the case inside. I just need two minutes to crack the electronic locks. But you have to keep the guards distracted without setting off an alarm."

Zack (thinking): "It's doable… but if anything goes wrong, we'll have to fight our way out."

Catwoman (confidently): "Alright then, let's have a backup plan. If we're spotted, we retreat to the east side of the warehouse. There's a crane we can use to make a quick escape."

Zack (glancing at the crane before smirking slightly): "Not a bad plan."

Catwoman (winking at him): "Of course it's not bad. I made it."

Zack (sighing): "Alright, let's do this."

Quietly, the two split up. Catwoman slipped into the shadows, making her way to the other side of the warehouse, where an unguarded side entrance was located. Meanwhile, Zack remained close to the four guards, who were casually smoking and chatting, unaware of what was about to unfold.

Zack (muttering to himself): "Time to get to work."

He moved silently, using the darkness to approach the first guard. Then, with lightning-fast precision, he drew his dagger and struck the guard on the back of the neck, making him collapse without a sound. Zack quickly grabbed him and pulled him into the shadows before moving toward the second guard.

At that moment, the system spoke inside his head in a mocking tone:

System: "What a professional performance… thinking about becoming a full-time hitman?"

Zack (in a low voice): "Not the time for your jokes."

Zack crept up behind the second guard. Just as the man turned around, he was met with a powerful punch to the throat, knocking him off balance, followed by a swift strike to the head that rendered him unconscious.

The remaining two guards suddenly noticed their missing comrades and grew cautious.

Third Guard (gripping his weapon carefully): "Did you notice that? Where did those two go?"

Before he could say anything more, Zack suddenly emerged from the darkness, delivering a brutal kick to his stomach before swiftly slashing his shoulder with his knife, sending him to the ground groaning in pain.

The fourth guard immediately raised his gun, but Zack was faster. He lunged forward, grabbed the man's wrist, and twisted it backward, forcing him to drop his weapon. Then, with a forceful punch to the face, he knocked him unconscious.

Zack (calmly, looking at the unconscious guards): "Alright, my part is done."

At that moment, a message came through a small earpiece Catwoman had given him before the mission:

Catwoman: "I'm inside the warehouse. I found the case. Keep guarding the entrance, I'm unlocking the locks now."

Zack: "You have two minutes."

Zack stood at the entrance, scanning the area cautiously, feeling a slight tension. If they were discovered now, it would turn into a loud fight.

Forty-five seconds passed. Then a minute and thirty seconds… And finally, exactly two minutes later, Catwoman's voice came through the earpiece again:

Catwoman: "The case is open… My God, this is incredible! Zack, you have to see this yourself."

Zack (responding quickly): "Forget admiring it, get out now."

But before she could move, an alarm suddenly blared inside the warehouse— they had been discovered!

Zack (closing his eyes in frustration): "I knew this wouldn't go smoothly."

Catwoman: "We have a problem… There were cameras I didn't see before!"

Zack: "Get out of there, we're executing the escape plan now!"

But before either of them could move, the warehouse lights flashed on, and a group of armed men came rushing toward the storage area!

Zack (grinning slyly, clenching his fists): "Well… looks like things are about to get a lot more exciting."