64 The Plan

Alan's guidance led them to the northeastern corner of the town, where a sprawling factory complex stood in close proximity to the bustling port. Emerging from the sewer's depths, Alan and Merle found themselves in a tense situation.

Their initial moments of emergence were disrupted as their eyes caught a group of Nazi soldiers moving with urgency across the vast complex. It took only a matter of minutes for Merle to grasp the dire reality—they were enshrouded by an overwhelming number of enemy soldiers. The compound seemed to teem with hundreds of them, a sea of gray uniforms and ominous purpose.

Alan's demeanor remained composed as he replied, "Just follow me and stay in the shadows."