Although Julian Vance kept his scanning mode active, this aimless investigation still involved a grueling amount of legwork.
But thinking of the film reels in John's hands—evidence that could shake the world—Julian could only grit his teeth and lead the intelligence team through a meticulous sweep. They moved through the residential blocks and industrial zones lining Rue Pétain.
It must be said that, thanks to the massive joint operation between the Milice, the Abwehr, and the Gestapo, the profile on John had been thoroughly cross-referenced. This significantly reduced Julian's manual workload. A survey of the missionary's known contacts revealed that John had no interpersonal ties in the local neighborhood.
Therefore, he was unlikely to be sheltered in the private residential areas of
