Chapter 12: The Conspiracy Hidden in the Dead of Night

That night.

"Has the research data not been compiled yet? If it's not done quickly, we won't be able to analyze the data."

"Is the preparation for the experiment not ready yet? We are about to start the next round of testing."

In a noisy research laboratory filled with advanced computers and various unfamiliar devices, many people wearing white lab coats were bustling around.

A middle-aged man who seemed to be in charge was directing the work. In contrast, the sound of keys being typed on keyboards filled the room, and a tense atmosphere permeated the spacious space.

Could it be a scientific research facility?

At the moment when everyone was working diligently, an alarm suddenly sounded.

"Intruders detected at Entrance B. Security team, please proceed to the location immediately. Repeat, intruders detected at Entrance B. Security team, please proceed to the location immediately."

The tense atmosphere was immediately shattered, causing a commotion. After all, it was unheard of for this place to be attacked, but...

"Don't stop, continue as usual and don't mind the rest."

The person in charge didn't bother with all this. Should I say he has a lot of courage? His composed attitude seemed to have infected his subordinates, so everything continued as normal.

The camera turned to the entrance.

As ordered by the broadcast, the security team quickly arrived at Entrance B. Since this research was important, all members were fully armed. It seemed that this team was relatively close to this exit, so only four people arrived early, and their faces were obscured by their gear.

Normally, a research institute wouldn't need security guards, let alone fully armed ones. This shows that this place is not an ordinary research facility.

Due to the intruders' sabotage of the power supply, the corridor now appeared dimly lit, to the extent that only silhouettes could be seen.

Now, the four members of the security team who arrived first were hiding at the corner of the corridor. It didn't take long for them to gradually hear footsteps coming from a distance. The footsteps had a rhythmic quality, indicating that the intruders were moving, but... the security team, who realized that the intruders were so relaxed, couldn't help but feel astonished.

Just at that moment, as the footsteps gradually approached, a figure came into view. Of course, the members of the security team were fully prepared by now. Although they didn't know the identity of the other party, as long as they pressed the trigger, everything would be over.

Shortly after, another team of security personnel arrived, also consisting of four members. They coincidentally met the first team, the one that arrived earlier.

It seemed that it was already over, although it didn't seem necessary. Nevertheless, they asked just to be sure.

"Is it over already?"

"Yes."

Since the intruder had been dealt with, there was no need to stay any longer. It seemed like they came here in vain, sighing inwardly.

Thus, the person at the front turned around and led the team back, and the four members in front also turned around without getting far.

Just at that moment.

"Bang! Bang! Bang!"

Continuous gunshots rang out from behind, causing the four people who had arrived late to fall into a pool of blood due to being caught off guard.

After confirming that the target had been taken care of, the four people who fired the shots quickly put away their guns. Led by their leader, they continued to advance inside, and in a cold tone, issued an order.

"Let's go. Per the instructions of that person, destroy this place."

A bloody massacre unfolded from that moment on.