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After such a build-up, Kharem was disappointed with how easy it all was.
There had been no security in the tunnels. There were a couple of gateposts, both unmanned, with doors wide open. Then there was the strange underground platform, and the rails. One group of warriors had raced up the stairs, prepped as to what they should find when they emerged onto the streets. The rest, including Kharem, waited for the train.
Many of the warriors were unfamiliar with trains, as was Kharem, but he strode onto the carriage once the doors slid open, and the others followed, Hornet still at his right. Then the train sped through the tunnel.
There was some muttered cursing, the air heavy with the scent of nerves. Kharem followed their progress on the schematic Viper had supplied.
At their
