Chapter 1729 Hope

After Seraphine left, Arwel turned to Dave. "There's one loose end we haven't tied up. Patient Zero is still lying in the hospital room. That's our first research subject." Dave raised an eyebrow dismissively. "It should be fine. They won't pay attention to it. Besides, Cascadia's medical technology isn't advanced enough for them to figure it out." … Meanwhile, Wynter was piecing together the broader implications of the situation. She realized that this pandemic was only the beginning. In her analysis, the foreign powers involved intended to use this crisis to plunge Cascadia—and potentially the world—into a passive state. From the initial outbreak to regional quarantines, the fallout could spiral into disruptions that would severely hinder Cascadia's development, even causing economic regression. Having clarified her thoughts, Wynter pulled out her phone and dialed a number. A familiar elderly voice answered from the other end. "Wynter, if you'd waited any longer to call, I'd