Several hours earlier.
"I need to make a trip to Toulon."
Facing Roland's indifferent and perfectly composed statement, the three Arachnid members were at a loss for words.
They were operatives of the Stasi execution force, not ranked high enough to know the organization's top secrets. But the rumors about the "institute" were too "famous," and they themselves were products of an affiliated institution of the "institute." When they learned about the incident in Tars Village, combined with Roland's overly abrupt decision and that particular destination, it was blatantly obvious where this trip was headed and for what purpose.
After a moment of hesitation, the mantis spoke up timidly.
"Should we... report this..."
"No need.
The voice was still composed, but now carried a decisive firmness.
"No contact with officials or conglomerates, especially not the president and Stasi."
"This is a violation of regulations."
