In three days, except for the badge Philip was wearing, the rest of the numbers had been collected.

Sarah sifted through the codes and realized that the crucial digits were on Philip's badge. Only by getting hold of that badge could

they confirm the final three numbers.

Without it, there were too many possible combinations, and the lock only allowed one error. A second mistake would seal their fate,

trapping them even more securely.

"Doctor, I'll take care of the badge on him," lan said casually, his eyes calm as he surveyed the jumble of numbers.

"I'll get it."

Sarah nodded, fiddling with her stash of pharmaceuticals.

"To be honest, I didn't expect you guys to gather the numbers so quickly. I've been at it for years and only managed to collect five.

I feel like this might be my chance to get out, to escape with Number 8."

Her tone was wistful, the situation still feeling surreal. She could only admit that the people lan had brought were competent. If it

were her, it'd take who knew how long.

Little did they know, Philip had sensed a shift in the atmosphere of the central hall. Especially since Summer's incident, he felt an

unease growing within him.

he'd

heavy thoughtfulness in his

that moment, Phil entered the room, his face lighting

Phil brandished a new leaf he'd found

irritated, brushed Phil's hands away. Phil's smile drooped, realizing he'd

on the badge on

hand immediately, his face

"What are you doing?"

look. You worked so hard to

whether this cold metal

the leaves he had

understand and

lately?" His instincts were sharp, and the unease had

felt things slipping out of his

much like Maja, really have chere alone? She didn't seem

outside, it was unlikely that lan, as clever

to die.

Maybe lan himself was already inside

with Augus was dire, and the Sanders family needed to find an

to cure Augus first, wouldn't

within him. He wasn’t sure where this feeling stemmed from,

long as Maja was

wouldn't leave alive. His lips curved

now intrigued him.

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