Chapter 106

Serpens arrived home to find Xin waiting for him, pacing back and forth with a mix of anticipation and concern. As soon as he stepped through the door, she rushed to him, wrapping him in a warm hug.

Serpens couldn't hide his surprise as Xin took solace in the warmth of his body. He too, instinctively, wrapped his own arms around her and they remained there for a couple of seconds before pulling away.

"How did the meeting with the kid scientist go?" she asked, pulling back to look into his eyes.

Serpens sighed, running a hand through his hair. "It went... well, but also brought more concerns. I'm afraid there's alot going on on this timeline than meet the eye."

"What do you mean by that?" Xin inquired, her curiosity piqued.

"Jeremy showed me a document he found in his brother's room. It turns out his brother is not just working for Jack Brynner, he is a pioneer in one of the deadliest inventions the world has ever known.

Xin furrowed a brow, "What is that?"

"It has to do with what I