章 44: Shadows of the City

Avery's fritters quivered as she inserted the device Damien had given her into her laptop. The group crowded together, the pressure strong in the air. As the lines loaded, a rustle sounded across the room. 

"This can not be real," Lucas said, his face blanched. 

But it was Runner after runner of sensitive documents, security footage, and financial records formed a picture far more ominous than any of them had anticipated. Blackthorn was more than simply a university; it was a hub in a massive felonious network spanned the world. 

"We need to go deeper," Avery murmured, her voice firm despite the anxiety brewing in her gut However, if we are to halt this, we must first grasp how everything works in the workshop. 

Elena jounced grimly "I have ties in the megacity People who operate in the dark. They might be able to help us navigate this demiworld."