Damn.
Xiao Ran's eyes and mask made it impossible for him to enter the research institute in disguise, adding a certain degree of difficulty to his infiltration. However, he had an even simpler way of getting inside.
After night began to fall, Xiao Ran left his position and rushed toward the main road at ghostly speed. Before long, he leaped onto a United transport truck bound for Rhodea. After forcibly taking control of the driver with telekinesis, he entered without obstruction.
Faced with layer upon layer of inspections, all Xiao Ran needed to do was use his abilities to hypnotize them. Hypnosis, rather than control, did not place much strain on him. Besides, it only took an instant; all he needed was for them to overlook him.
This way, he made his way into the more heavily guarded Rhodea Research Institute. It was practically a guard every three steps and a sentry every five. Though it was a research institute, it resembled an exceptionally secure super-prison. Aside from armed soldiers patrolling everywhere, there was not a single unnecessary person moving about inside.
After checking the time, Xiao Ran gently opened the truck door. His figure shot out of the vehicle and swiftly vanished into the shadows cast by the night. He chose a direction at random and moved quickly forward, but after going only a short distance, he heard a series of footsteps approaching. Frowning slightly, Xiao Ran quickly hid behind a pillar.
As the footsteps drew nearer, Xiao Ran saw the group approaching. Under the pushing and escort of several soldiers, several children dressed like prisoners shuffled forward weakly. Their hands were cuffed, their feet were bound in heavy shackles, and their bodies bore numerous bloody marks that seemed to have been left by whips.
Among these children, some