‘The police had just investigated the research institute. Although they did not discover anything, we attracted their attention.
‘Besides, we’re in Hyderland and Kingsland. What kind of tricks can we pull under their watchful eyes? It’s already not easy to secure this shabby basement in the equally shabby hospital. This is the only place where others wouldn’t discover us.’
“What’s so difficult about it? I think you’re just finding excuses!” The man roared without much concern. He only knew that staying in a place like this would smother and bore him to death.
“If you can’t find a more suitable place for us to move to, then your son…” As he deliberated, a malicious grin formed on his lips.
Mike was alarmed. “This has nothing to do with my son! Even if you kill him, I won’t be able to do things beyond me. I’m already trying my best to think of solutions. Furthermore, the experiment has reached its final stage.
“This place is the most suitable, as we’re in a hospital. It wouldn't be worth it if the experiment failed because we relocated to a location that wasn't ideal.”
He talked fast, worried that the man would genuinely harm his son. He owed the child a lot and did not wish for him to suffer more harm.
Seeing his anxious look, the man was satisfied. He wanted Mike to be distraught so that he would know that doing an excellent job for him would be the best way out.
“Fine, I won’t put you on the spot!” Waving, he said casually, “I know you couldn’t, so I’ve already asked someone else to do it. We can soon move to a spacious and suitable place to do our experiment, so get ready. For the time being, focus on gathering empirical data and avoiding distractions."
Mike was taken aback. “You’ve found a new place? Where is it?”
“You don’t have to worry about that.” The man apparently did not want to tell him.
Mike did not give up. “You can choose not to tell me, but I've got to remind you that this is Kingsland, and we can’t do whatever we want here. We’re not overseas. We would have no place to hide if others truly discovered us.”
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