Chen Jing's arrangements were made quickly. Before long, a convoy departed from the Special Purity Department.
Although Lu Xin had said he hoped they could keep a low profile, there were still five vehicles in total. Lu Xin and Kid were in the second vehicle. Professor Chen Liqing, who was in charge of the Kid project, and several researchers were in the third. Chen Jing and several ability users responsible for security were in the fourth. The first and fifth vehicles were filled with fully armed soldiers, leading the way and bringing up the rear.
The first place they went was a quiet residential complex in the western district of Main City.
Lu Xin and Kid got out of the car. Chen Jing caught up with them from behind and went upstairs with them.
The other vehicles and their occupants followed behind the entire time. They did not take part, merely accompanying them in silence.
Chen Jing did not ask Lu Xin in detail what he intended to do with Kid. Instead, as they walked, she quietly introduced the place to him. "This is the residence of Captain Li Jian's mother. Captain Li Jian sacrificed himself during the previous battle against the Technological Church. By now, the families of the soldiers and researchers who sacrificed themselves have already been informed. We'll make all the necessary arrangements as well. There will be generous compensation and special care."
"We take this matter very seriously. You brought Kid here this time because..."
"..."
Lu Xin looked up at the somewhat dilapidated residential complex and said softly, "To fulfill a promise I made before."
After going upstairs with Kid and Chen Jing, Lu Xin saw a woman in her sixties. Her face was weathered, likely marked by the years she had spent raising her