The Immortal Greed

Mystery Bunker II

Blackwolf Basecamp, Mt. Elberus

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Lance was lying on his bed, impatiently waiting for midnight. His room is a 12-square meters, enclosed with metallic walls and no windows in it. It contributed to the nervousness he had of a dangerous quest of curiosity. His thought flitted to his wife, who he knew was mourning. Then he convinced himself that she would be fine. Five million dollars would provide her with a fine luxurious living and start anew.

The clock struck midnight, somebody knocked on the door. He hauled himself up and sighed heavily. ‘Here we go.’ He had not started his mission but he now had doubts about the integrity of their presence in the mountain. Still convincing himself that he was fighting for a greater cause, to stop another imminent threat from the rebels.

He suddenly opened the door and found Kate outside his door wearing a tight black shirt, tight flexible pants, and hair pony-tailed. She said, "Can I come inside?"

Lance was surprised to see Kate, his heart th