After successfully pulling Ali out of that prison, the plan was to regroup at the Rebel Stronghold. I had to travel a significant distance toward Northwest Harbiya, finally spotting the old water mill that served as their hidden base. It felt good to see the Hidden One and the Rebel leaders coming together in one place.
As I arrived, I noticed Ali standing among his people, cheering and celebrating his freedom. It was clear that his return had boosted the morale of the entire resistance.
I met with Ali, and he immediately started asking for my continued assistance. He was firm in his belief that we couldn't stop now; we had to finish the job we started in Baghdad. He asked me to follow him inside to discuss the next move.
Basim followed Ali into a room where Master Roshan was already waiting. The tension in the room was high as the three of them began to trade intelligence. Ali finally gave us what we were looking for, a concrete information regarding Al Ghul.
Suddenly, Beshi arrived with urgent news and he was wounded. He told us to look toward the massive digging sites managed by Mas'ood Al-Ya'qoob. He provided crucial details about our target's recent movements and where he would likely be hiding amongst the workers and soldiers.
With the target locked in, Roshan turned to Basim and asked if he was ready to strike. I was given the choice to take a moment or dive right in, but I decided I was ready. It was time to act while the intel was fresh.
I followed Roshan out to the horses. We mounted up and began a long ride toward the location Beshi had described. Riding through the outskirts of the city felt like a true transition from an initiate to a lethal assassin.
During the ride, they had a brief conversation about the stakes of this mission. I took the opportunity to look for some artistic shots, capturing the duo against the desert landscape.
We finally reached the bustling area known for merchants and trade. It was the perfect cover for a man like Al Ghul. From a distance, Basim spotted Al Mas'ud, the man known as Al Ghul, overseeing his operations. The target was finally in sight.
As Roshan gave the final order to take him down, a cinematic began. Basim spoke with a new sense of purpose, reflecting on the cruelty and greed of Al Ghul. He prepared himself to face the man not as a simple thief, but as a man unbound by the chains of his past.
Until next time, happy gaming.
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