Chapter 40: Visiting Alyssa.

Hila sat in her quarters, her heart heavy with anticipation and dread. The Germinal organization had finally granted her permission to visit her sister, Alyssa, at the Night Owl facility she had carefully masked her true intentions, to gain this opportunity. Hila knew she had to make the most of it.

Before her departure, Hila meticulously reviewed her plans. The blueprint of the Night Owl facility lay spread out on her desk, annotated with notes and strategies. Her tablet, loaded with data she had obtained using Doctor Calebite’s bug, displayed a series of security protocols she had to bypass. She couldn’t afford any mistakes.

Hila packed a small bag with essentials, including a hidden communicator and a few small tools that might come in handy. She also included a vial of a sedative, a contingency for emergencies.

As the sun began to set, Hila was escorted to her glider by a squad of Germinal troops. The journey to the Night Owl facility was long and winding, passing through remote a