At the research center.
Okay, first things first—I need to grab all the data on how far they've gotten in finding Jiang. That's more important right now. Have they found any clues yet? What methods are they using to track him?
Ugh, but for that I have to go up to the second floor where the Special Search Team works. Great. The one floor crawling with paranoid watchdogs.
I need an excuse… something good enough to not raise suspicion.
Wait. Actually… maybe I do have a good excuse. After all, everyone in the SST used to be NSRO researchers. My people. If anyone can walk in there without looking suspicious, it's me.
I step into the elevator and press the button for the second floor. The doors are just about to close when—ding—Mr. Xian steps in.
His sharp eyes immediately flick to the glowing "2." "Second floor?" he asks, voice smooth but edged with curiosity.
I force a casual smile. "Ah, yeah. Just wanted to check something out."
