[center][h2]Planet Earth[/h2][h3]Tuesday, July 19th, 2500
[i]Hidden HQ of Wuye-ying[/i]
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[b]"So let me get this straight?"[/b] Laoguai was clearly not happy, sitting menacingly at his desk. Even still, his voice remained as calm as usual, cold and intimidating, but calm nonetheless. [b]"You left six assassins to do the job that I assigned to you?"[/b] 

Goda spoke with his head bowed and tried to calmly plead his case. [b]"I was just delegating sir. You gave me two missions. I thought they could take care of the boy, while I-"[/b]

[b]"Enough!"[/b] Laoguai said, raising his voice momentarily. He then continued in his normal monotone voice. [b]"I'm not interested in excuses. I'm going to give you one chance to redeem yourself, only because your primary mission was a success."[/b]

[b]"Thank you sir."[/b] Goda replied in relief. 

[b]"My spies in Capsule Corp. say that Han and this Niko Renzo are on their way to Mars now. The Martian Mining Company is one of our biggest clients, and we can't let this Niko Renzo kid... or even my own son... to jeopardize this relationship. My sources tell me they are on course to arrive in about three weeks. I want you to take four of my most elite assassins and terminate this Niko Renzo at all costs. As for Han, I'd prefer you incapacitate him and bring him back to me, but failing that... he too must be terminated."[/b]

[b]"Understood sir."[/b] Goda said raising head, but not quite enough to make direct eye contact. [b]"Do you want me to choose the assassins that will be joining me? Or...?"[/b]

[b]"You can choose any of these."[/b] Laoguai slid an unlabeled folder on his desk closer to Goda. 

There was a moment of silence as the man looked through the papers inside. [b]"I notice Li isn't in here."[/b]

[b]"No. He isn't."[/b] He didn't explain himself, and Goda knew better than to press his luck with more questions, especially while he wasn't in the boss's good graces. [b]"Now go, and choose your team."[/b] He said, leaning back in his chair. [b]"Your flight leaves tomorrow afternoon. You'll be arriving on Mars a week before Han and Mr. Renzo get there. That should be plenty of time to plan your mission."[/b]

[b]"Yes sir!"[/b] Goda answered confidently, bowing low to show his respect. Then, he rose, turned, and headed straight for the door. 

As he put his hand on the door handle, Laoguai spoke once more, freezing him in his tracks. [b]"This goes without saying, but to be clear... failure is not an option here... You understand don't you?"[/b]

A cold sweat ran down Goda's back as he answered, still frozen in place. [b]"Yes sir."[/b] 

[b]"Good."[/b] Laoguai said simply.

Goda exited the room without another word, knowing full well what his boss had demanded of him. If he were to fail this mission, he would have to either fall on his own blade, or he would become a priority target for the very organization he worked for. The first option would probably be best, as Laoguai was known for disposing of traitors himself.