Stealthbane spat with contempt, "Having come this far, there's no reason to stop. Even if the one sitting on the 16th floor is God, I will take Him down!"

His team had moved swiftly, from the 1st floor all the way up there, without relying on elevators. The primary reason was the cramped space of the elevators, making them susceptible to control. Staircases offered a much safer passage.

However, just as Stealthbane's men advanced, a shout echoed. "Damn it! Grenade!"

Almost simultaneously, an