章 457: Hive

The stillness of death filled Khan's vision, leaving him speechless. That extreme gesture was a clue he couldn't ignore. The kidnappers couldn't be a random force if their members were willing to trigger deadly restrictions to avoid getting captured.

Khan's perspective had broadened after the events in Reebfell's Slums. He knew about organizations that defied the Global Army's leadership. Still, he didn't expect that resolve from their members.

Creating a secret lab to make extra money was reasonable. Yet, the attack on the Princess carried something Khan didn't completely understand. The kidnappers were ready to accept death. In a way, they were better soldiers than most of those enlisted in the Global Army.

'What does it take to have this kind of resolve?' Khan wondered while looking at the dead kidnapper. 'What were they trying to achieve?'

"How long is this taking?" Princess Edna complained. "I want to see the factory."