"Has the inventory check been completed?"
In the glowing underground warehouse, a woman in a white lab coat holding a clipboard looked up at the Youth beside her and asked quickly.
"Almost."
The Youth replied calmly. He glanced at the woman and said softly, "The inventory checks for Area F, Area E, and Area D have all been completed. Only Area C remains."
He paused, then added, "Area C is the most dangerous and takes the longest."
"Today's inventory check has run a little overtime."
The woman frowned slightly as she looked at the clipboard before her.
At that moment, the screen in front of them lit up. Another young man in a thick lab coat appeared on the screen. Looking at the two outside the screen, he quickly said,
"The Area C inventory check is complete. The Curse Key has shown slight abnormal activity. An inspection of the surrounding environment found no damage to the containment environment. It is currently classified as non-dangerous."
"All right." The woman holding the clipboard nodded lightly and drew a triangle symbol after "Curse Key" on her record sheet.
"According to regulations, place the Curse Key under heightened surveillance. In accordance with containment requirements, groups of two researchers above E-rank will take turns guarding it around the clock. The first watch will last three days. If abnormalities persist after three days, the watch period will be extended and reported to North Capital."
She looked at the staff member on the screen and the one beside her. "Any objections?"
"No objections."
The two shook their heads at the same time.
"Good." The woman nodded and closed the clipboard in her hands. "According to procedure, you two will guard it temporarily first. I'll report this information to the boss now. The duty roster will be out