Chapter 69: Marco's Crazy Plan

Location: Café Venosa - After the Attack

After the violent attack on Café Venosa was over, everyone was catching their breath. The café was filled with smoke, the walls were riddled with bullet holes, and the tables were upside down. Lucino, the café owner, was standing in the corner, looking at the mess that had befallen his place with eyes filled with anger and frustration.

Lucino (angrily as he raises his broom): "My cafê!!! Damn you all!! Do you know how much these tables cost me?! Now look at them… It's like a herd of bulls just ran through here!"

Marco (laughing as he wipes the blood off his forehead): "Consider it a free redecorating, Lucino!"

Lucini (examines his hand, which has a small scratch): "I'm a doctor, not a guerrilla fighter! How did you convince me to join this madness?!"

Rocco (patting him on the shoulder): "Because you're just like us… you love trouble!"

At that moment, everyone sat around one table, trying to analyze the situation. Franco, who was fiddling with his gun, looked at Marco and asked him seriously.

Franco: "Well, what now? Valdeano won't leave us alone, and Zacrota will go even crazier after this attack."

Colombo (focusing on his screen): "I managed to hack some of Zacrota's files, and there's something big going on behind the scenes…"

Marco (curiously): "Like what?"

Colombo (calmly, adjusting his glasses): "Project Zeros wasn't just an idea, it's about to become a reality… The killer robots they were working on are almost ready, and the gas bombs that prevent breathing are in production."

Luca Ferri (crossing his arms): "If we don't act now, we'll be the next target."

Salvo (looking at Marco with a sly smile): "So… what's your plan, genius?"

Marco draws up a crazy plan

Marco takes a deep breath and then slams the table excitedly.

Marco: "If they're planning to launch Project Zeros… we'll be the first to ruin it!"

Rocco (nervous): "Please don't say you're planning to break into the factory?"

Marco (smiling): "Oh, I'm not just planning to break into it… I'm planning to completely destroy it!"

Luccini (opens his mouth in shock): "Marco… you're crazy!"

Colombo (laughing quietly): "I like this madness."

Lucino (putting his hand to his head): "I'll get the coffee ready, you guys seem to need a lot of it!"

The Bold Plan

Marco stands in front of the table, holding an electronic map that Colombo had obtained.

Marco: "The factory is underground in an abandoned industrial area… They have three main entrances, and a lot of heavily armed guards."

Franco: "How are we going to get in?"

Colombo: "I can disable the cameras and open the doors electronically, but we'll still have to deal with the guards."

Luca (with a wicked smile): "Leave this mission to me and my men."

Marco: "Well, when we get in, our goal will be to destroy the robots before they can be activated… Then plant explosives around the gas bombs to prevent them from being used."

Rocco (winking sarcastically): "What an easy plan… Just break into a fortified factory and destroy a secret project!"

Marco (laughing): "Oh, and wait for the surprise…"

Salvo: "Don't tell me there's something worse?"

Marco (smiling mysteriously): "There's a shipment of advanced weapons that will be sent to Zacrota soon… And if we can steal it, we'll become the strongest gang in the game!"

Lucino (screaming): "The game?! This is war, not a game!!"

Franco (laughing): "For Marco, everything is a game."

Luccini (putting his hand on his head): "This is a new doctor's worst nightmare!"

Marco looks at everyone and then says firmly:

Marco: "Tonight we're going to move... Either we win this war, or we disappear forever!"

End of chapter.