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Driving to San Celeste with Leo and Cesare, I arrived at the market square to locate the Don's informant and rescue a captured forger. After spotting Isabella with Valentina, I began testing code phrases on men wearing red waistcoats, though my first attempt turned up the wrong guy.
The mission called for following Leo and Cesare to plot a rescue operation for a captured forger held at the guardian station. Leo emphasized that leaving him in custody wasn't an option, if the authorities uncovered his true identity, their entire operation would fall apart.
With Enzo noting the high risk, Cesare insisted on finding a smarter entry strategy. Leo revealed that their contact at the town hall knew the exact location where the forger's allies were waiting.
To progress the plan, the crew needed to drive out to San Celeste to locate their contact.
Setting off out of the valley, Enzo took the wheel for the long journey toward San Celeste. Although given the option to skip the drive while the trio chatted, I chose to drive manually to take in the surrounding forest scenery and mountain roads.
As the scenic drive wound down, we pulled into town, where Cesare brought up an upcoming motor race nearby as they closed in on San Celeste.
Reaching the destination, Enzo stepped out of the car to head toward the market square on foot, while Cesare drove off with Leo in tow. I was hoping Leo could stomach Cesare's aggressive driving style.
Walking through the town folk, I immersed myself in the local atmosphere, overhearing various conversations among the locals as I approached the market square.
At the square, Enzo spotted Isabella alongside Valentina. Isabella smiled upon seeing him, though she quickly adjusted her tone to keep appearances around Valentina before the ladies walked off together.
As they departed, Isabella cast a subtle glance back at Enzo. Refocusing on the mission, I began his search for the Don’s informant, a contact known only by his red waistcoat.
Passing a pottery shop where Isabella and Valentina were browsing, I spotted a worker dressed in a red waistcoat among the crowd.
Approaching the man, I made Enzo drop the secret code phrase, but the worker gave a confused response, confirming he wasn't the Don's operative after all.
To be continued.