Chapter Twenty-One: Zeng Hang
Parliament Building.
Inside the multimedia conference room, several staff members tapped away at their computers as holographic images flickered continuously in the central area.
“This is the three-dimensional model of the abandoned factory. From left to right, there are seven buildings in total. The Black Isle Organization’s secret laboratory is located underground in the middle one,” Minister Zeng Hang from the City Defense Department explained solemnly to the others.
All the senior officials of New Harbor City, except for the empowered individuals, were present.
Zeng Hang continued, “This abandoned factory used to belong to Da Yi Transport Company. It was mainly used for vehicle modification. After Da Yi went bankrupt, the workers were dismissed, most of the machinery was liquidated to pay debts, and the remaining area was embroiled in a property dispute for over half a year. Eventually, it was simply left to rot, which allowed the Black Isle Organization to seize the opportunity.”
“They managed to build such a large secret laboratory right under our noses. That’s quite the feat,” said Deputy Minister Yin Bai of the Finance Department, a competent woman.
“It’s due to their lax supervision over there.”
“Hmph, it’s fortunate that Zhong died early; otherwise…”
“All right, let me continue,” Minister Zeng Hang knocked on the table. “According to the latest reports, a small-scale, intense battle broke out in the laboratory about ten minutes ago—the air inside reeks of blood. I sus