The laboratories Lily passed were empty. Although the equipment was still there, there were no specimens. Apparently unused for experimentation for a long time, some places had even gathered dust.
Now she had stopped before what used to be Thompson’s room.
When she was busy with her experiment here, she hardly had time to go home and would stay in the building. Those with higher ranks like her and Thompson had been allocated rooms to rest.
Since Thompson had passed away, the door to his room was wide open and empty inside, without any documents on the desk.
As she stepped in, she heard a voice say, “Professor Thompson’s room had been cleaned up. I doubt you’ll find your stuff here.”
Lily looked over her shoulder and saw Rhea nearby.
For an alert person like Lily, she would not fail to notice Rhea having come so close.
‘I didn’t feel like I was being followed. It means… she didn’t take the same route. I wonder where she emerged from. There are pathways… or secret chambers or passages that I don’t know about!’
She glances around, hoping to see if there are any clues, but cannot find any traces of trapdoors just by looking.
“Are you very interested in Professor Thompson’s room?” Rhea asked.
Lily looked over her shoulder at Rhea. “I’m more interested in yours. Do you mind if I take a look?”
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