"The Philosopher's Stone? The legendary item left behind by alchemists-the Philosopher's Stone?" Dr. Gero stared at Sakazuki in surprise.
Sakazuki nodded.
"I understand!" Dr. Gero walked straight out of the room.
After watching Dr. Gero leave, Sakazuki left the room as well.
Only the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. remained, at a loss for what to do.
Meanwhile, Arthur was sitting aboard a cruise ship.
He had told the Foundation's researchers that he wanted to go out to sea for some fun.
The Foundation's researchers had agreed at once, even putting aside all their work to focus on preparing everything Arthur would need for his outing.
By the time Foundation personnel from outside arrived, Arthur was already enjoying a cruise along the coast.
Who knew how many researchers had been locked up over this one little incident?
Still, it was hardly a big deal. Most of these ordinary researchers were clones produced by the Foundation. They enjoyed class C, B, or even A benefits, but their actual clearance was class D. They were personnel who could be sacrificed at any time.
The truly valuable, highly qualified researchers would never have approached an unknown humanoid containment subject so recklessly.
Several men and women in formal attire waited nervously on the shore, their hearts churning with fear and unease.
Arthur had never displayed any ability to control humans.
That inevitably made them wonder whether the behavior Arthur had displayed was genuine.
"Hello, Mr. Arthur. We're very sorry. Those people acted improperly toward you without your permission. They've all been locked up." The young man leading the group chose his words carefully, first offering an apology, then explaining how the matter had been handled.
He ended by saying those people had been detained, but in reality, they had already begun experiencing frequent hallucinations.
Even