John's memo was simple:
1. Dr. Conners invites you to discuss in detail at the laboratory.
2. The chip foundry on the other side of Earth wishes to further discuss collaboration.
3. Chief Stacy invites you to attend a small official meeting.
As for which to prioritize, that was a no-brainer—of course it had to be Dr. Conners's side, since this was a matter of life and death.
Upon arriving at the Empire State University once again, there were even more young people on campus, probably because the school year was about to begin.
When Lille walked into the laboratory, he coincidentally saw a man in a suit—corporate lackey!—leaving the premises.
The two exchanged glances but nothing more.
Before entering, Lille overheard a young voice from inside.
"...Professor Conners, was that from the Osborne Group? You refused their invitation?"
The speaker was a boy who appeared about Lille's age, wearing glasses and looking like the typical "nerd that gets bullied" stereotype.
