Chapter 1580

Just as Elliot was about to turn the next corner and enter the room, he caught a glimpse of a shadow darting ahead. The figure moved swiftly, indicating they were skilled. "Who's there?" At this hour, the lab should only have a few gentle, mild-mannered researchers on duty. The security patrolling the entrance would not be sprinting around without reason. Only the sound of a strong gust of wind responded. Elliot quickly ran to the end of the corridor. Below the window, the trees cast shadows on the white walls of the corridor, illuminated by the streetlights outside. The shadows swayed occasionally, but no one was there, not even a stray cat. Feeling suspicious, he checked the area around the window again. Had he been mistaken? This lab was a secure facility for Svelton military pharmaceuticals, and patrolling security constantly checked the inside and out of the place. Even a butterfly entering the premises would be caught clearly on surveillance, let alone a s