Chapter 85: Countdown
The air in the room felt heavy, as if the weight of Professor Roman's revelation had sucked out all the life from their once lively atmosphere. The mention of the Metorion, parasitic invaders disguised as humans, was enough to send chills down everyone's spine. The cloudy feeling of dread seemed to settle over them like a dark fog.
Roman continued, his voice steady but grim. "The Metorion infiltration has been going on for years. I estimate that they've already taken control of a million humans, maybe more, across the globe. And the worst part?" His gaze swept over the group. "One of us could be a Metorion right now, pretending to be our ally, all while reporting our every move."
