Ultimate Firepower
Chapter 506 - 485: The Crew

Chapter 506: Chapter 485: The Crew

When Alexander returned with video materials from inside the KGB, Dani and Xinfeng had almost finished creating static images of Ludelins.

The most impressive part was Dani sketching the side of a tie clip with a ballpoint pen—the magnified version, no less—with remarkable details.

No one would have thought this chubby guy, Dani, had such talent.

"This sketch is incredibly detailed. Ludelins’ tie clip is a commemorative model issued when he joined the KGB. It’s made of 18K gold, and Ludelins has been using it ever since."

Dani immediately asked, "Do we have a tie clip of the same model?"

"Yes, but it’ll take some time to find. We’ll definitely locate one."

Alexander gave a positive response at first but quickly added, "Ludelins joined the KGB in 1986. This tie clip has been in use for over thirty years. The edges are already worn. Even if we get the same model, it won’t be identical."

"A bit of modification would solve that."

Alexander nodded slightly, then placed the USB drive in his hand on the table and said, "Watch the footage. I’ll have someone look for the tie clip."

In Moscow, this wasn’t a difficult task for Alexander at all.

However, searching for such an old tie clip from someone who originally owned one sounded unnecessarily troublesome.

Gao Yi couldn’t hold back and said, "Wait a minute! If we’ve got this much time, why not just make a fake one?"

Everyone turned to look at Gao Yi.

Then Alexander hesitated for a moment and said, "I could have the responsible team make one, but it might reveal our intentions, and it wouldn’t be a quick process."

Xinfeng was resolute, "Let the CIA handle it. The risk of exposure would be much lower, but how to deliver it here is another problem."

Dani said nonchalantly, "If there’s a design draft, I’ll take care of it. Military Intelligence Sixth Department can fabricate it within 24 hours and have it flown to Moscow. It’ll be done within 48 hours."

Fine, let Military Intelligence Sixth Department make it.

Alexander nodded, then put away his phone.

Xinfeng had already pulled up the footage, showing a group of people entering the venue.

Ludelins’ gait was clearly visible.

"Ludelins is 55 years old, weighs approximately 80 kilograms, and stands 1.76 meters tall. These are confirmed measurements."

Alexander added a few points while Xinfeng froze the footage when Ludelins inadvertently raised his left hand. He pointed to Ludelins’ wrist and asked, "What watch is that? Is there a clear shot of it in the footage?"

Alexander thought for a moment, then said, "I don’t know what kind of watch; I haven’t had a chance to observe it closely, and I haven’t reviewed the footage carefully either."

"Is he married?"

"He got married in 1995 but divorced in 2002, and he has two sons, both raised by his ex-wife."

"Alright."

Dani made a note, and Xinfeng continued watching the footage.

The videos weren’t long, but there were several, spanning different time periods. The oldest footage was from three years ago, and the most recent was just seven days old.

"His hairstyle hasn’t changed."

As they watched, Dani suddenly blurted out, then turned to Alexander and said, "Go buy a set of barber tools: electric clippers and scissors. No need to get a hairdryer; the hotel already has one."

Alexander nodded.

Dani’s gaze swept across Alexander and Xinfeng.

Alexander and Ludelins had similar builds; their body shapes and heights weren’t dramatically different.

"You should appear on-screen yourself. No need to find someone else. It’s perfect."

Alexander nodded again.

Suddenly, Xinfeng said, "I see it—it’s a cosmonaut’s watch, a domestic Russian brand. Not too expensive, fitting Ludelins’ profile. It’s the Gagarin Space Chronograph model."

Gao Yi couldn’t help but admire these people’s sharp eyes.

Alexander took a look, furrowed his brows, but remained silent.

Dani leaned in for a closer look, then nodded, "No doubt about it. The watch strap has been replaced; it’s crocodile leather."

Dani jotted down a few more words on paper.

Xinfeng repeatedly analyzed Ludelins’ walking posture in the footage, frequently pausing to study every detail of his movements.

Dani stated again, "This should be enough. Can you mimic someone else’s gait?"

Alexander nodded without hesitation.

"Walk a few steps."

Alexander exhaled and began walking around the room.

He walked, swung his arms, looked down, and glanced at his wrist—all replicating Ludelins’ movements.

"No, the differences are too obvious."

Dani shook his head in disappointment, while Xinfeng frowned, stood up, and mimicked the same actions.

Dani again shook his head, sighing, "How did you guys even pass physical training?"

Xinfeng frowned, "I don’t have much natural talent in this area."

Alexander shrugged slightly, "Neither do I."

"No talent at all means absolutely no talent."

Dani stood up, walking a circle himself. This time, his stance, arm swings, and motions were practically indistinguishable from Ludelins in the footage.

But unfortunately, Dani was too fat.

Gao Yi couldn’t help but quip, "You should lose weight."

"I’m already trying!"

Dani retorted grumpily and sighed, "If it’s really impossible, we’ll design scenes to avoid walking. Only upper-body movements—can you handle that?"

Alexander muttered, "If nothing else works, we’ll keep practicing. No other choice."

At this moment, Gao Yi remained silent. He, too, mimicked Ludelins’ gait for a few steps, stopping to glance at his wrist as if checking a watch.

"Damn it, he actually got it."

Dani cursed dramatically and then, with a troubled expression, muttered, "The body shapes with similar gestures are off. The actions done right don’t match the physical form."

Dani was too fat, and Gao Yi was too tall and thin.

Xinfeng frowned, "Movements are more critical than body shape, but height is impossible to correct."

"We’ll need to design scenes that avoid revealing the lower body. Upper-body gestures have to match perfectly."

For agents, verifying someone’s identity isn’t primarily about appearance.

Inter-eye distance, step patterns, and body motion figures are far more telling than looks.

Gao Yi had some understanding of this area, and as a Kung Fu master, while not universally skilled, he clearly had above-average physical coordination and motion imitation skills.

Dani pointed at Gao Yi, "You’ll be the lead actor."

Gao Yi smiled, "This sounds more and more like shooting a movie."

"Making a movie is nothing. If the director messes up or the actor performs poorly, how many audience members would even notice? But if we screw this up, it’ll cost lives."

Dani waved dismissively, glaring at Gao Yi, "Practice according to the footage. Incorporate all visible movements. Forget any you can’t see. Don’t improvise. Stick strictly to the script. I’ll go write it."

Alexander immediately said, "I’ll prepare the props."

Xinfeng chuckled, "I’ll sketch the storyboards."

Sith shrugged, "Looks like all I can be is the crew’s runner."

"Let’s get moving. Start practicing. Bring Lucy in here. Once I finish the script, we’ll begin makeup. I’m the director, screenwriter, and makeup artist now."

Dani took charge without hesitation, declaring himself the director.

Gao Yi began practicing the motions from the footage over and over, matching them precisely. Meanwhile, Sith, with nothing else to do, observed from the sidelines.

This group may not have mastered every possible skill, but their observational talents were second to none. After all, identifying a person’s gait and body movements to confirm identity was one of their foundational abilities.

For Lucy, her task was simple—play the female lead. Moreover, she just needed to take on the role of an untrained amateur female lead.

Dani scribbled notes on paper and then loudly read out, "The female lead is a beautiful girl from rural Russia who came to Moscow chasing her dreams. With no specific survival skills, she takes a job related to her looks. Shortly after arriving in Moscow, she catches Ludelins’ eye. Ludelins keeps her in an apartment in Moscow as a kept woman. Someone discovers her, sets up a hidden camera, and secretly records Ludelins strangling her to death."

After finishing, Dani turned to Alexander, "The filming equipment should be Russian-made spy gear. You’re the expert on this—prepare it."

Alexander nodded, "Alright. No sound allowed."

"No male lead dialogue doesn’t mean no sound. You’ll also need to work on the filming location. Find somewhere the KGB can’t easily identify."

Alexander thought for a moment, "A soundstage or a regular apartment? We can quickly identify locations by layout or interior design. That’s a complication."

"You handle this problem."

Alexander exhaled, "Find an apartment, shoot there, then clear out all furniture and deep-clean afterward."

"That works. Also, makeup supplies and costumes—you know what to get."

Alexander had to leave again. He spoke in a low voice, "Understood. I’ll take care of it."

An impromptu film crew was formed. Though small in numbers and lacking in artistic finesse, their professionalism was undoubtedly superior to any real setup.