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.

with access to all the medication in the base and areas he'd never been to

thoughtfulness in

room, his face lighting up at

out, Philip," Phil brandished a new leaf he'd found

brushed Phil's

the badge on Philip's chest, and he couldn't

his

"What are you doing?"

wanted a closer look. You worked so hard to earn it, and I'm

was whether this cold metal was

over the leaves

didn't understand and

have you noticed something's off lately?" His instincts were sharp, and the unease had been building, particularly

Summer's room. He felt things slipping out

who looked so much like Maja, really have chere alone? She didn't

to communicate with the outside, it was unlikely that lan, as clever as he was, would send someone

to die.

Maybe lan himself was already

family needed

Maja, he'd need to cure Augus first,

grip tightened, a surge of resentment rising within him. He wasn’t sure

Maja was doing well, he

that he wouldn't leave alive. His lips curved into

now intrigued him.

are any new

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