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2024-10-29 19:42:56Arifin says words that really suit Dr. Cohen’s mindset and ideology. Whether he really believes what Arifin told him, or he just has that much interest in him, Dr. Cohen just accepts his reasoning and motive.
“Such a confidence you have there. I’d like to see what you have in you, but it’s already so late. Guards, take him to ward C, and treat him well. Make sure he feels at home here. Starting today, he is one of us.”
The guards escort him to a ward specifically for people who have proven having physical prowess surpassing the limit of normal humans. But none of them have shown having any kind of special ability so far, except for one person.
With Dr. Cohen putting Arifin in this group, it can be said that he has quite a high hope in him.
“We usually put four people in one room. But good for you, there is only one person in this room,&rdquo
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