Josen couldn't help marveling. He hadn't spent long in The Boys, yet it felt as though he hadn't seen such eye candy in ages.
Sure enough, two-dimensional girls were still the best.
After openly admiring the view for a moment, Josen picked up his teacup and took a sip.
The translucent red tea had a jewel-like brilliance and clarity, with a rich aroma and a very pleasant taste.
Ten minutes later.
Click-clack, click-clack.
Footsteps sounded in the corridor, and a blonde office lady, likewise dressed in a standard Hero Association suit, hurried into the Meeting Room.
"Good morning, Lord Josen!"
Those familiar waves of blonde hair came into view. Josen stood and shook hands with Lanny, who had rushed over. "Good morning, Miss Lanny."
"Sorry for the wait." Their hands briefly clasped before separating, and Lanny smiled apologetically. "I'm so sorry I'm late!"
"Not at all. I'm the one who showed up unannounced. I should be thanking you for the trouble."
"You're too kind. As your dedicated liaison, Lord Josen, serving you is part of my job!"
The two exchanged a few pleasantries, then each took a seat on a sofa.
Josen got straight to the point. "Miss Lanny, have you ever heard of an organization called the House of Evolution?"
His purpose in coming was precisely to obtain information about the House of Evolution through the Hero Association's channels.
As the evil scientific genius who had single-handedly created the Dragon-level Monster Carnage Kabuto and the S-Class Hero Zombieman, Dr. Genus, a specialist in genetics, was undoubtedly the best candidate to research Compound V.
"The House of Evolution?"
A series of Association documents she had handled flashed through Lanny's mind, and she nodded lightly. "I've seen information on this organization. It's a private research organization that has existed for over