Story has really turned to shit.
I could go point by point in detail about why it's shit at every step [the mind control being pointless, some stupid Samantha redemption arch and so on], but really the end of this update is the only example you need.
They are all morons and the MC is king of the morons.
They are standing around in a forest talking and for what?
You don't have time in the middle of covert operations to stand about having a chat while paying zero attention to your surroundings as well, doing that sort of shit could get someone killed ...oh wait.