Great! This is **Chapter 7**, where Jakub and Argo have their first direct confrontation with the killer, and the tension reaches a fever pitch. ---

## **Chapter 7: The First Encounter**

The night was starless. The city, shrouded in silence, seemed even more oppressive after the events at the factory. Commissioner Jakub Nowak stood on the roof of an old port warehouse, and Argo sat at his side, as alert as ever. Rokicki's trail led them here—to a place that looked like an abandoned dock, filled with containers, old ropes, and frayed fishing nets.

"Okay, Argo," whispered Jakub. "This could be the last step before we finally catch up with him."

The dog raised its head, sniffed the air, and slowly moved toward the containers, which had previously appeared completely abandoned.

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### **First Encounter with a Murderer**

Jakub held his gun at the ready, his eyes carefully watching every movement in the shadows. In one of the aisles between the containers, they saw a familiar silhouette—Rokicki standing still, as if waiting for the commissioner's move.

"Greetings, commissioner," he said calmly, his voice echoing off the steel walls of the warehouse. "I see you're following my instructions. But are you truly ready for what's to come?"

"We want to take you alive," Jakub replied. "And this time, we won't let you escape."

Rokicki smiled coldly. His movement was quick and precise—he drew his knife and lunged toward the commissioner.

"Argo!" Jakub shouted.

The dog lunged toward the attacker, barking loudly, knocking him to the ground and blocking his movement. Jakub seized the moment and pinned Rokicki against a container, forcing him to retreat.

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### **Dangerous Maneuvers**

Rokicki didn't give up. In seconds, he wriggled out of Jakub's grasp, his knife flashing in the dim light like the glint of a metallic blade. The commissioner knew he had to keep his cool.

"Argo, sideways!" he shouted, and the dog immediately jumped to the side, avoiding the attack.

The fight lasted several minutes, in which every move was risky, and every false step could end in tragedy. Rokicki threw himself into the fray, but Jakub noticed a pattern in his movements—repetitive sequences that offered a chance for a counterattack.

"Now!" Jakub said to the dog, and Argo struck, knocking his opponent to the ground and blocking him with his paw.

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### **Stopping the Murderer**

Jakub didn't hesitate. He jumped to Rokicki, crouched his hands, and quickly handcuffed him. The dog stood nearby, growling and making sure the murderer didn't try to escape.

"Game over," the commissioner said, looking into his opponent's eyes. "This time you're not in the lead, we are."

Rokicki remained silent, but his gaze held a mixture of anger and recognition. He knew he'd been defeated this round, but the game wasn't over yet.

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### **The Chase Ends Successfully**

When backup was called, Jakub and Argo were left alone on the docks, gazing out at the city in the streetlight. The night was slowly giving way to the pale rays of dawn.

"You did well, Argo," the commissioner said, petting the dog's head. "Without you, we would never have caught him."

The dog sat down beside him, breathing calmly, and Jakub knew that only now would they have a chance to solve all the puzzles Rokicki had prepared in his psychological game.

"But I know one thing," Jakub muttered, looking at the handcuffs. "It's not over yet." This is only the beginning of the real story.

In the distance, the fog slowly lifted, and the city came to life, unaware that more secrets awaited in the shadows, which the commissioner and Argo would have to uncover.

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If you want, I can write **Chapter 8** right away, in which Jacob and Argo discover the killer's motive, and the investigation enters a decisive phase, full of dramatic twists and psychological games.

Would you like me to continue Chapter 8?