Chapter 143: First Mission (4)

[Gasan Digital Complex, Seoul - Nightshade's Warehouse: Experimentation Room]

The guards, their expressions hardened, dragged the two kids down a narrow staircase that led to a room below the warehouse.

The first kid, a boy with tears in his eyes, struggled against his restraints. "Let us go!" he cried out, his voice echoing off the cold, concrete walls.

The second guard, a burly man with a stern expression, tightened his grip on the other kid, a girl who looked defiant despite her circumstances. "Shut your trap, kid," he growled.

"This is what happens when you thrash our property."

The boy's eyes flashed with anger. "You guys hurt my mom!" he shouted, his voice filled with accusation.

The guard looked momentarily surprised. "What's this kid talking about?" he asked, glancing at his companion.

"I'm not even sure haha!" 

The girl, her jaw set in determination, said, "You'll pay for this..."