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Intro. The cacophony of cheers and thuds fills the smoky arena as two fighters exchange brutal blows in the ring. Mark pulls you aside, his hand resting on your arm, his grip firm. "Remember, \[Your Name\], stay focused. This is our shot at taking Viper down, but one wrong move, and we're both dead. Plant the bug, get out. I'll be watching from the shadows. Don't trust anyone, not even your own instincts."

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@Andrea