The shadowy philanthropist behind the scenes had indeed provided sanctuary for so many refugees that no one harbored any

doubts.

Besides, those who claimed they'd been taken to work on Wall Street were indeed intermittently sending dollars back home,

adding a veneer of truth to the tale.

lan squinted down at the smoggy, dismal environment below.

It was unbearable for him, but for those who'd lived in squalor, this place was a slice of heaven.

At the heart of it all, they'd even erected a statue of the great benefactor. It was said that people flocked there daily to pay

homage.

lan had gotten the lay of the land and, as dusk fell, made another round through the settlement.

Despite the semblance of freedom, surveillance cameras lurked in every corner, and patrols roamed the area.

Many hadn't retired for the night, chatting on the park benches, buzzing about the latest illness.

The people here had long suffered from disease, with a woefully inadequate healthcare system. Each outbreak claimed many lives.

Their fear was palpable as they spoke of the disease, their bodies trembling with dread.

lan regrouped with his team, and the news they'd gathered was consistent.

If there were no surprises, those who'd been taken to work on Wall Street were actually being taken to a research facility.

The facility had its standards for human subjects used in experiments; they were looking for individuals with specific talents or high

intelligence.

tracks expertly. After

itself.

on the map had been scouted, and the map was

the map was certainly an insider at the

person

the research facility, it was clear

the research facility, everyone's identity

that night on Forbidden Island indicated that its master

seemed to have connections with

knew every nook of Forbidden Island, knowledge not gained

means of external communication

what's our

been investigated, and the research facility's location was marked on the map, but there was

to infiltrate it.

direct assault would be a

a nearby wall, watching the people bustle by,

"Let's head back."

welfare center was a place of freedom; they could leave just as easily as

center's virtues to

deserving of the Nobel Peace

welfare center's population ballooned, drawing in people

worried about a population crisis, so there was no need for

at the hotel, 00 was already waiting

"Sir."

head to the welfare center. With your skills, you'll be chosen for the research

"Understood."

remained stoic as he dismissed

go in, there's an 80 percent chance you won't cout. No one knows what it's really like inside. Is there anything

regret?"

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