The atmosphere inside the Vlas I Industrial World Marshal's residence was grave. The senior officials sat around a massive conference table, fiercely discussing vital defensive duties concerning the safety of the entire industrial world.
Yet they had no idea that an elite assassination squad led by Ralph had already silently infiltrated the residence.
The squad wore advanced power armour and activated its unique assassination mode, rendering their movements almost completely invisible.
When Ralph and his teammates successfully reached a dark corner of the Marshal's residence, even as numerous patrolling soldiers continuously passed beside them, none could detect that four towering Space Marines, each standing a full 2.8 metres tall and clad in heavy power armour, were hidden within what appeared to be an ordinary patch of shadow on the ground.
Ralph quietly watched the patrolmen's figures gradually recede. Once he was certain the surrounding area was temporarily safe, he carefully stepped forward with light, soundless footsteps, leading the other three teammates deeper into the Marshal's residence.
The four Space Marines moved like ghosts, swiftly and nimbly weaving through the residence's maze-like corridors without causing the slightest sound or arousing any suspicion.
Like deadly venomous snakes lurking in dark corners, they silently waited for the best moment to strike, unnoticed by all.
After more than ten minutes of tense, thrilling infiltration, Ralph and the other three finally made their way to the doors of the council hall in the core area of the Marshal's residence.
Like a phantom, Ralph silently concealed himself in the shadow behind a guard. His eagle-sharp eyes remained fixed on the entrance to the council hall nearby, missing no movement whatsoever.
A moment later, he cautiously poked his head out and glanced inside the council hall.
After confirming that all was safe, Ralph swiftly withdrew and turned