They re-entered another elevator.
Then, the elevator began to descend again.
This surprised her. She had already thought that this research base was very far underground. She didn't expect that there were any floors below.
After a while, the elevator finally stopped. Dr. Blanc walked out, followed by Lily, then Dr. Morris.
This floor was relatively empty. Few machines or people were around, and an uneasiness lingered in the air.
After taking a few steps forward, Lily could hear a faint moan. She perked up her ears, but the sound seemed to have disappeared. It was as if it was a hallucination.
However, as they moved forward after being disinfected, she was sure it wasn't an auditory illusion. It was real!
There weren't just groans. There were sounds of suppressed cries, coughs, and pants. These sounds didn't come from just one person. It was discomforting for anyone to hear.
Afraid that she might shrink away, Dr. Blanc turned back to look at her and noticed her solemn face. She did not seem to shy away from the noises. As a result, he nodded and motioned for them to proceed.
There was a corridor not far from the elevator with rooms on both sides. Each room's door was tightly shut.
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