Echoes of Revolution
When the guard spots the missing papers, Jonathan immediately takes charge, asserting in a calm but authoritative voice that Colonel Ashcroft personally tasked him with retrieving the documents for a classified operation. He maintains eye contact to project confidence and deflect suspicion.Jonathan snatches a lantern hanging nearby and flings it into a heap of wooden crates, causing them to burst into flames. Using the spreading fire and the ensuing disorder as cover, he stealthily makes his escape.Jonathan tucks himself behind a long, flowing curtain near the edge of the room, remaining utterly still as the sound of boots echoes closer, silently counting the seconds until the threat subsides.Jonathan swiftly navigates the tight passageways behind the headquarters, aiming for the servant's kitchen as his escape route. With the guards distracted by the fire alarm, he relies on the cover of the uproar to slip out undetected.