66 Cryptic Answers (1/2)
”It's extremely risky to involve civilians in such plans. As a matter of fact, I don't think King would involve them either. We need an alternative method.”
”The plan stands null and void and the very root of it; we don't have that much time in our hands. We need to act as fast as we can. The locations must be known. It is common knowledge that these things take time. A house to house search would take months to achieve and it would give the troops time to relocate the stock before we can even reach it. They will have their eyes everywhere and we can't risk losing this chance. They won't make the same mistake twice. The next time they s.h.i.+ft the goods, they won't leave any traces behind.” Anthony's logic could not be refuted. He had made an extremely good point. And even though the plan stood canceled, we were at a loss.
”We could check government records about properties.” Alec. Everyone turned to give him looks. Of course, if one thought about it, that was what we should have done, but it was common knowledge that we could under no circ.u.mstances raid the office of the mayor or accosting him into giving us access to the records.
”We could hack into their system.” The small voice came from behind us. We all looked around to see Sean standing at the end of the Hall. His fidgeted with his hands, nervously. It was probably because he was eavesdropping.
”Excellent idea, but I don't think that they have such a recording system,” Anthony didn't seem angry as he spoke to the boy. Sean thought about it for a moment.
”Maybe, we can hack into the records of local real estate agencies,” he suggested. The room fell silent.
”That would take days to finis.h.!.+” Ethan shouted out.
”I think the plan will fall apart,” voiced Eric. ”We need some field-work, as well.” Anthony nodded at the suggestion.
”How long do you think it will take to get a list of names of property owners?” he asked in a thoughtful voice.
”A week, maybe. It could take more.”
”What if he brought in the whole team to finish the work?” Anthony prompted.
”The estimate took into account our full capacity. It will take a week to get the information.” Sean spoke confidently.
”Call in Leo and ask him to bring his boys to the mansion, tomorrow. I want them to meet me at ten in the morning. Is that clear?” Sean nodded and headed towards the direction of the kitchen.
”Anthony, don't you think that is a lot of time, too?” Alec's voice was pleading. ”Give me a chance... I'll find out the location in no time.” Anthony's head snapped towards his direction.
”You couldn't even find out how they slipped the s.h.i.+pments from under your noses and you think you can find where it is at, now?” His eyes burned with rage and his lips pulled back over his teeth into a snarl. Alec cowered back, clearly afraid of him and with a small jerk of his head that I believed was a nod of acceptance, went silent.