"Since General Kovi could name Qiming Medical College, you must have seen my photo."
He Ao looked at Kewei and smiled. "Then why ask?"
Hearing He Ao's answer, Kewei paused before continuing, "Are you one of 'K's people?"
This time, He Ao did not answer. He merely straightened his clothes and revealed a noncommittal smile. "I should be leaving, General Kovi."
He walked toward the exit, gently pulled open the door, and stepped outside.
Inside the room, the aged General lowered his head, staring at the information on the tablet in silence.
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Mint City · Northern District
Weiken led the black windbreaker figure swiftly into a nearby alley.
The alley was silent. Only a little sunlight struggling through the gaps between the buildings dispelled some of the shadows, bringing a faint glow to the dark passage.
Weiken looked up and scanned the area. He did not see the familiar red-haired figure. Only two Security Personnel in uniform stood guard at the entrance to the alley.
Weiken walked over to the two Security Personnel.
"Commander!"
The previously listless Security Personnel immediately perked up and saluted Weiken.
"Where is Boric?"
Weiken asked quickly.
"Reporting to the commander, he went to the restroom."
The Security Personnel on the left immediately pointed toward the shadow-filled depths of the alley. "He should be in there, but he's been gone for a while. He should be back soon."
Hearing this, Weiken's expression changed slightly. He glanced at the two men and said quickly, "Stand guard here. Do not allow anyone in or out."
"Yes!"
The two men immediately answered and saluted.
Weiken did not even look at their salute. He took a step forward and headed straight into the depths of the alley.
The Windbreaker Man immediately followed him.
The Security Personnel on the left