V's conversation with Evey left him feeling like he had been ignoring his responsibilities. He went directly into his bedroom and headed for the monitor room, before remembering that he needed the keys. She had them. He thought he had escaped her. Damn. He would have to break the lock. It would be better if she weren't involved.
Turning the doorknob all the way, V broke the mechanism with one hand while pushing the door. The room came to life as monitors and lights flickered on. V checked each different image on the displays, changing the view on a couple of them. Satisfied, he continued to the assignment.
Hidden by soundproofing on the far wall in adjacent studio where V made his video recording to address London, there was another small room. Impressed by the ingenious design of the Gallery and the hidden portals, V liked to use them to his advantage should they ever need to make an escape. He could also complete his work and leave Evey thinking he was still present. Fiend.
He went through the sound room and through the unlocked hidden door. Light came on again, this time a small desk and a computer on top of it blinked and made a small sound. V sat on the leather swivel chair and keyed in commands.
The computer screen moved from one screen to the next. Obtaining knowledge in the field had taken several months, but proved vital for his work. In it, he was able to hack hidden government codes and encryptions, gaining access to some of the most sensitive military information. Now he searched for something specific. The information was available to anyone who inquired for it, but wanting the real purpose of it, V accessed deeper. He sat forward and tilted his head to the side.
The government file opened to read, "Search criteria" and the curser blinked waiting for V to type in his query. Typing the letters I.M.S, the screen went blank. V felt his body tense as he read the information. He remembered something Evey once said.
What he discovered this moment could unquestionably change the world for the worst.