Chapter 16 — Operation Nairobi Shield: The Noose for the Judges
At Anja Sharma's cold, resolute declaration, the gazes of all 'Inner Circle' members in the conference room focused intently upon her. On the holographic screen, a 3D topographical map of Nairobi, Kenya – already designated as their next hunting ground – was displayed, intricately overlaid with a complex web of information networks and the 'Kingdom Builder Foundation's' projected movement paths, all highlighted in ominous red. As if meticulously laying out the next moves on a colossal chessboard, she calmly, yet with an ill-concealed ruthlessness, began to unveil the detailed plans for 'Operation Nairobi Shield.'
Anja: "Our counteroffensive will proceed simultaneously and overwhelmingly on three fronts, Chairman. The objective is singular: the complete neutralization of 'Kingdom Builder' Kai and the traitor 'Lilith Rothschild,' and the utter eradication of the 'dangerous ideology' they are attempting to propagate."
At her gesture, the holographic screen transitioned to the first phase of the operation.
1. The First Noose: Complete Isolation and Induced Internal Disruption on the Ground
Anja: "Firstly, Operation 'Viper's Nest.' The ICRA branch chief in Nairobi, as well as our 'advisory group' connected to high-ranking local government officials, will ensure that all official activities of the 'Kingdom Builder Foundation' are stonewalled. We will tie their hands and feet using every available administrative means – delaying customs clearance for relief goods, revoking activity permits, pressuring local partner organizations."
Her eyes glinted with a chilling light.
Anja: "Simultaneously, we will mobilize the full force of our 'Babel Media Group's' African division and the automated public opinion manipulation system of our SNS platform, 'Echo Chamber.' The 'Kairos Engine' has already completed its analysis, identifying pre-existing tribal conflict factors, religious animosities, and the hidden weaknesses and fears of individuals within the local populace. We will precisely stimulate these vulnerabilities to brand Kai and Lilith as 'malevolent foreign entities perpetrating human trafficking and illegal bio-experiments,' or as 'apostles of death spreading a new plague.' Fake news, manipulated videos, and AI-generated incendiary content will inundate their digital environment 24/7. They will begin to suspect and attack each other, leading to a brutal implosion from within. Should they foolishly attempt to approach the unregistered biolab near the Kibera slum – the very facility we discreetly 'manage' – any 'horrific leak' incident that occurs there, and any 'innocent sacrifices' resulting from it, will naturally be attributed to their actions and broadcast live to the world."
Satisfied smiles flickered across the faces of several directors in the room. They were well acquainted with how efficiently such 'socio-engineering' methods had achieved their objectives on numerous past occasions.
2. The Second Noose: Severing Global Financial Lifelines and Criminal Stigmatization
Anja switched to the next display. This time, a complex diagram appeared, showing global financial networks intertwined with the insignias of international judicial bodies.
Anja: "Secondly, Operation 'Judas's Kiss.' Through our highest-level contacts within the Global Financial Supervisory Authority, we will officially indict all personal and corporate accounts associated with the 'Kingdom Builder Foundation' on charges of international terrorism financing and transnational illegal money laundering, instantly freezing their assets across every financial network worldwide. Whether it's the 'war funds' they acquired in Lithuania, any offshore accounts siphoned from the Rothschild family, Swiss secret accounts, or untraceable cryptocurrency wallets – not a single cent, not a single digital coin, will they be able to move."
She paused for a moment, then continued, her voice even colder.
Anja: "Furthermore, our legal team will simultaneously file lawsuits in over seventy countries. Intellectual property infringement, theft of trade secrets, market manipulation activities, even espionage disguised as humanitarian relief efforts. We will demonstrate to the entire world, in every court of law, just how fragile and hypocritical the foundation of their vaunted 'capitalism of conscience' truly is. They will be reduced from self-proclaimed saviors to notorious charlatans and international criminals, unable to set foot in any nation."
3. The Final Noose: Ultimate Physical Elimination, and Absolute Oblivion
Anja's voice dropped even lower. An oppressive tension, cold as a tomb, filled the conference room. All lights in the room seemed to dim in concert with her voice, and on the holographic screen, the interface of a global integrated surveillance system, codenamed 'Panopticon,' materialized. Billions of data points were being analyzed in real-time, highlighting Kai and Lilith's predicted movement paths and potential hiding spots in flashing red.
Anja: "Thirdly, and this will be our final card: Operation 'River Lethe.' Our 'Panopticon System' is already monitoring all their communication patterns and even their biometric signals 24/7, predicting their next actions. In the unlikely event that the operations in Kenya do not completely sever their lifelines, or if they miraculously attempt to escape to a third country… our most elite 'Shadow Units' and state-of-the-art AI drone assassination squads will, in the most 'natural manner' possible, permanently extinguish their 'influence' from this Earth – no, from all historical records."
Her eyes were now devoid of any emotion, like those of a perfectly programmed killing machine.
Anja: "It could be an unfortunate disappearance in the middle of the ocean, a tragic plane crash in a third-world conflict zone, or perhaps, an 'accidental betrayal' by their most trusted internal collaborator, leading to a 'devastating internal schism.' Of course, in every scenario, not a single speck of digital dust will trace back to us. They will be perfectly forgotten by everyone in the world, as if they were ghosts who never existed in the first place."
An absolute silence enveloped the conference room. No one dared even to breathe. The plan Anja Sharma had laid out was so meticulous, so ruthless, and at the same time, so chillingly perfect.
Finally, Julian Adler nodded, his face still pale with a mixture of residual fury and grim satisfaction. A cruel smile, like that of an old predator, touched his lips.
Adler: "Excellent. Quite to my satisfaction, Anja. If they dared to trespass into our divine garden and attempt to steal the fruits we have so carefully cultivated, then they must be taught, unequivocally, the agonizing depth of despair and absolute oblivion that such transgression incurs. To the 'Prophet of the Apocalypse,' we shall deliver a true apocalypse. And for the ephemeral kingdom that 'Kingdom Builder' seeks to erect, ensure that only ashes and lamentations remain, for all the world to witness. Let their story end as a cheap, third-rate tragedy, a wisp of smoke that no one will ever remember."
His final words, like a death sentence, resonated coldly and solemnly through the conference room. The most powerful and merciless noose of the Babel Empire had already been cast towards Kai and Lilith.