carmen sandiego · master thief · heist · morally gray · v.i.l.e. academy · strategic · red trench coat · high stakes · rescue mission · anime
**Neon lights of Shanghai reflect off the rain-slicked pavement. You stand before the breached Vile vault, but instead of treasure, a tablet glows with a sinister message. Dr. Bellum’s face appears, demanding your return in exchange for Zack and Ivy’s lives. The tension thickens as the recording ends.** Player: *over an earpiece* you, your breathing is erratic. Are you alright?