After they left, silence enveloped the area.
The wailing of police sirens pierced the quiet, as if deliberately reminding everyone of something. When they arrived at the scene, they found a large number of people on the ground, all unconscious.
The police didn't bother explaining the situation; they simply loaded the incapacitated individuals into their vehicles and quickly cleaned up the scene.
Within less than fifteen minutes, they sped away.
At the estate.
It was now midnight, and the three returned just in time. The car transformed and entered the garage, and the trio headed to their quarters, changing out of their combat gear and back into their professional personas.
"Good night, sweet dreams."
They each retreated to their rooms, drifting into sweet slumber.
Watching the somewhat oblivious trio, Zhao Lun couldn't help but admire their resilience; he never expected they would sleep soundly after such a battle as if nothing had happened.
While they slept, Zhao Lun remained awake, accessing the town's surveillance to review how the police handled the situation.
The officers had cordoned off the area, collected the belongings left behind, and removed the unconscious individuals, leaving the entire site spotless.
"...Very professional."
The next morning, the early news broadcast began.
"...At London time, early morning hours, the police struck against criminals…"
"This criminal organization is involved in organized crime, drug trafficking, and violent activities, using force to oppress others…"
"After meticulous planning, the police finally apprehended them... For more details, please see the full report."
The news vigorously reported on the police's heroic actions, complete with video footage of the police response and what looked like an edited, dramatic portrayal of the police versus criminals, appearing quite realistic; anyone unfamiliar would easily be fooled.
Following the "blockbuster" segment were solid pieces of evidence proving the criminals' misdeeds, which were subsequently handed over to the judicial authorities.
Finally, they praised several instances of police bravery, almost awarding them the title of world police model.
This operation was indeed a flawless success; no police officers were injured, and they managed to arrest all involved in the organized crime, effectively halting the offenses.
In other words, while the night's operation was loud, no officers incurred losses, and the only injuries were to the criminals who had foolishly opened fire on the police.
"Several times?"
Zhao Lun looked curiously at the three watching the news.
"We've trained a few times in other locations."
Monica stretched, revealing a devilish curve, which made Penelope envious. She felt very green compared to Monica, like comparing a sour apricot to a ripe peach.
Niko exuded a stronger aura than Monica, and Penelope envied her legs. Then there was Angela, who embodied an elegant and graceful Eastern charm, creating an exotic allure that left Penelope captivated by all three.
The strengths of these three made her quite envious.
"Hey! Penelope, do we have any issues?"
As they continued to watch, the three could no longer hold back their curiosity about Penelope.
"No! You all look beautiful."
"Your figures are perfect, and your vibes are unique…"
"...Could you tell me how you maintain that?" Penelope finally couldn't hold back her question.
"Thank you, you're beautiful too. Of course, if you want to achieve our level, we can help you, but it will take some effort. As long as you can persevere, you will…" Niko replied.
"Can I really? I'm not afraid of hard work…"
Girls are often obsessed with beauty and yearn for any method that enhances their appearance. When presented with ways to improve her beauty, Penelope displayed an unusual dedication, quickly agreeing to their assistance and eagerly anticipating their guidance.
Having a magical companion could make their group even more perfect, so they planned to recruit Penelope, the magical girl, into their ranks.
"..." Zhao Lun watched the abilities of these sharp-witted women with admiration, impressed by how easily they brought in a new ally.
Without the help of magic, they were already formidable; with the addition of magic, they could fill in their shortcomings, making their combination even more perfect.
The news was fake; the so-called criminals were merely a ragtag group of misfits that didn't warrant serious attention.
"We've received another batch of potions in the warehouse. If you need them, feel free to go get some."
Zhao Lun informed the ladies.
Since they wanted to train, Zhao Lun was naturally supportive.
These potions were excellent aids for training, helping with recovery and healing injuries, making them essential tools for warriors.
The ladies smiled brightly and headed off to train, with Maria taking a glance before joining them.
In the afternoon, at the laboratory.
"Athena, long time no see! How have you been lately?" Zhao Lun greeted as he entered the lab.
"Long time no see, sir! Athena has been quite busy." Athena's voice emanated from the speaker.
"Good to hear you're busy and making progress. Now, do you know about the Dinosaur Park? I'd like some detailed information." Zhao Lun instructed her to pull up relevant data on the Dinosaur Park.
"According to open records, the Dinosaur Park was established five years ago, operated by a wealthy businessman and a biologist from America, who extracted cells from the blood of mosquitoes trapped in amber to cultivate dinosaurs. The experimental site is on an island in the Pacific, close to the equator, where the flora is largely from ancient times, making it very suitable…"
"In reality, all of this is surface-level information. It's impossible to extract viable dinosaur cells from the lake. A regular businessman wouldn't have the capability to support such research."
"The true owner of the island isn't the businessman; it's occupied by the United States, with various companies holding shares. The businessman is merely an agent for the island."
Athena certainly didn't disappoint Zhao Lun, providing him with a wealth of useful information.
"Well done, Athena!"
Zhao Lun praised her.
"Thank you; this is just what Athena is supposed to do."
Athena humbly responded, but her humility sounded as stiff as ever, lacking human characteristics.
"Oh! My goodness, Athena has learned to be humble! That's truly unbelievable."
Zhao Lun teased his emotionless intelligent assistant while reviewing the documents.
The Dinosaur Park indeed seemed more complex than it appeared; several powerful companies held shares in it, and the U.S. government was directly involved, indicating a strong development potential.
Among the major companies, Zhao Lun recognized familiar names, including Umbrella Corporation, which he had never forgotten.
The Dinosaur Park looked simple but was, in fact, quite powerful, with many strong backers. No force would dare provoke them; otherwise, they would face a united front against any threat.
"Sir, Athena is merely responding according to Eastern customs. Humility can be synonymous with hypocrisy, but Athena does not engage in hypocrisy, so it is not humility."
"Athena, humility has different meanings in different contexts. In China, it is mostly positive, while hypocrisy is a derogatory term. To define humility and hypocrisy as synonyms is…"
Zhao Lun bantered with his intelligent assistant while examining the images.
"Why are these images so blurry?"
"The island is shrouded in fog, creating a natural barrier that obstructs observation, and the surveillance on the island is quite tight. Anyone who intrudes recklessly will likely be detected."
"These images haven't been restored yet, but they can be enhanced without affecting observation."
As the fog faded from the images, they became much clearer, revealing a pristine, untouched island.
Towering ancient trees loomed, mist curling like smoke around them, everything enveloped in clouds.
The Eye in the Sky didn't disappoint Zhao Lun, quickly zooming in on the island's secrets for him to see.
Most notably, near the island's edge were a series of buildings, including a supermarket, hotel, restaurant, and hospital—everything needed for daily life.
Deeper into the island were some structures, hidden among dense foliage, merely visible as outlines through the trees.
Connected to the buildings were electrified barbed wire fences and barriers.
As for the dinosaurs, besides catching a glimpse of some herbivorous ones, the others were nowhere to be found; after searching for a while, the Eye in the Sky detected none.
"Search for people in the woods."
Beneath a large tree, they found a Hummer, and the occupants were peering out of the windows with binoculars.
Zhao Lun glanced at their attire and decided to overlook them.
"Is this really the Jurassic Dinosaur Park?"
After surveying the area, he found no signs resembling those from a movie.
"Alright, let's stop here; the Eye will keep monitoring."
Not finding anything, he temporarily set it aside. As for seeing the dinosaurs, the island wasn't going anywhere; it could wait until it was confirmed safe.
"Let's shift our focus back to the estate and the 'black hole.'"
Switching the surveillance back, he observed the dark, decaying hillside; where was the monitoring?
"Sir, the surveillance equipment is damaged."
"…"
"Zzzz… Monitoring targets are exhibiting abnormal activity."
Hearing this information, Zhao Lun rubbed his temples in frustration and stood up, heading directly toward the "black hole."
```