Miller sat in the dimly lit room, his mind a whirlwind of confusion and intrigue. The pieces of the puzzle were slowly coming together, revealing a connection between his late father, Carlos Edward, and the enigmatic Anti-Meta Human Officer, Derek Talon. The realization sent shivers down his spine, his thoughts consumed by the weight of this newfound knowledge.
Meanwhile, within the confines of the room, Derek, Selena, Tyler, and the two Anti-Meta Human traveler soldiers stood in a tense silence. The air was thick with anticipation, each person's gaze fixed on Selena, awaiting her next move. Her voice finally broke the stillness, cutting through the heavy atmosphere.
"I think that is all we need to know," Selena uttered, her voice filled with a mixture of resolution and uncertainty. With a swift motion, she and Tyler handcuffed Derek, their actions laced with an unspoken acknowledgment of the offense they had committed against an Anti-Meta Human Officer.
Derek's weakened body bore the marks of the recent electrification, his spirit dampened by the ordeal. Selena and Tyler were acutely aware that their actions would not go unnoticed by the government, and a letter of inquiry was surely on its way. But in this critical moment, their focus was no longer fixated on potential consequences; instead, their sights were set on a greater objective—finding Eric's secret plan.
Selena's connection with Eric was not one of love or familiarity, but rather a mere acquaintance built on fleeting encounters at the Anti-Meta Human headquarters. She knew him as one of the commanders, a figure of authority within the organization. However, the revelation that Eric was gathering mutants from all corners of the world stirred a sense of urgency within Selena. Questions raced through her mind, echoing the unspoken doubts that loomed over their mission.
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As Miller emerged from his room, his determination to find Derek burned like a flame within him. The haunting uncertainty surrounding his father's death gnawed at his thoughts, intensifying his desire for answers. In his pursuit, he had momentarily forgotten his temporary blindness, attempting to navigate through the darkness as if his vision were still intact.
A jarring collision with a metallic door jolted Miller from his thoughts, pain shooting through his head. "Aargh!" he exclaimed, his voice laced with frustration. But amidst the ache, a voice from within him spoke—a reminder of his enhanced hearing, a gift bestowed upon him by the system.
"You can use your hearing to navigate," the system chimed, its words serving as a beacon of guidance in his moment of disorientation. Miller took a deep breath, centering himself with each exhale, and focused his attention on the sounds that surrounded him.
In the distance, he heard Derek's labored breaths, the rasping inhalations a testament to his exhaustion. Derek's weakened state contrasted sharply with the presence of a mutant possessing the power of regenerative abilities, their healing touch providing respite within the room's confines. Miller fixated on the harshness of Derek's breathing, following the sound to its source.
With a glimmer of hope in his heart, Miller posed a question to the system, seeking reassurance about the progress of his eye repair. The response came swiftly, displaying a countdown that measured the time until his sight would be restored—44 hours and 57 minutes remained.
"System how long left before my eyes finally heal?" Miller asked the System.
[THE USER EYE REPAIR IS IN PROCESS]
[REMAINING TIME: 44 HOURS, 57 MINUTES]
A sigh of relief escaped Miller's lips, his tense shoulders loosening in response. But just as he began to settle into the relief, another message from the system appeared before him, delivering an unexpected revelation—a completed quest, rewarded with experience points. The conversation he had inadvertently overheard between Derek, Tyler, and Selena had unknowingly unlocked a hidden achievement within his quest for truth.
[QUEST]
[EASESDROP ON A CONVERSATION THAT OTHERS, INCLUDING THOSE WITH SUPER HUMAN HEARING, CANNOT HEAR]
[QUEST COMPLETED]
[QUEST REWARD]
[EXP: 50/800]
[QUEST REWARD GRANTED]
[EXP: 50/800]
Driven by a newfound determination, Miller stood before the door that his acute hearing had led him to—the room that housed Derek. Darkness still shrouded his vision, but the subtle hints of light filtering through began to dissolve the overwhelming blackness. The system's healing process was gradually mending his sight, offering a glimmer of hope amid the shadows.
Did Derek know of his Father's death? Did Derek kill him? Did Derek know who killed his father?' So many questions were in his head.
Miller raised his hand, tentatively knocking twice on the door. His gesture carried a profound sense of vulnerability, an acknowledgment of his temporary blindness. Behind the door, his heart raced with anticipation, wondering who or what awaited him on the other side as he was finally going to find out the relationship between his Father and Derek.
Silence hung in the air, stretching the moment into an agonizing pause. Then, the door slowly creaked open, revealing a female nurse. Her name was Isabella Patrick.
"HELLO! You are not permitted to enter. Access is restricted to Anti-Meta Human travelers soldiers," the nurse exclaimed, her voice trailing off as Miller abruptly interrupted her.
Without hesitation, Miller dashed past her, inadvertently activating his Super Human Speed. The sound of impact reverberated through the corridor as his head collided with a nearby wall.
Concerned, Isabella approached him. "Are you okay?" she asked, worry etched across her face.
"I'm fine," Miller assured her. "I just need to speak with Derek."
"He's currently resting. Could you please return later?" Isabella requested, her tone gentle.
"Alright," Miller reluctantly agreed, turning to leave the room.
Miller closed the door behind him.
"Whoa, he's like a supersonic marvel, a mutant with unparalleled speed," Isabella marveled quietly to herself, eyes widened in astonishment.
"But hey, that's not my concern right now. I better stay focused on the mission Eric entrusted me with," Isabella said, a mischievous smile curling up on her lips as her gaze shifted to Derek.
Unbeknownst to anyone, Derek lay motionless, appearing unconscious. Little did they suspect that Isabella Patrick possessed a unique mutant power—one that held the duality of both healing and destruction. They knew she was a mutant who had healing Abilities, but they had no clue that she also had a destructive part.
As Isabella made contact with Derek's body, a fascinating phenomenon unfolded. His external wounds miraculously mended, masking the invisible battle ensuing within. Isabella deliberately orchestrated this covert assault, manipulating Derek's own organs to devour themselves slowly.
Determined by Eric's ruthless directive, Isabella carried out her deadly duty with unwavering resolve, a pawn in a sinister game of life and death. Isabella was sent by Eric to Kill Derek in this Shelter.
Interesting Fact: Isabella Patrick, the same person who took James Theodore's pen in Chapter 3 that was "Love, Happy Birthday," is actually one of Eric's mutant employees, just like Derek. When Isabella and James crossed paths, she disguised herself as a regular nurse at a hospital. Her objective was to gather any mutants who visited the hospital. On their first encounter, Isabella called Eric, who promptly dispatched guards that captured James before he could escape. (Note: If you find these details confusing, please refer to Chapter Three for clarification.)
Why did Eric instruct Isabella to kill Derek? Did Derek pose a threat to him? Or was it an Act of Revenge?
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