The silence inside the briefing room lingered for several moments after Doctor Lin's statement.
The tactical display continued projecting infected activity across the world while dozens of officers studied the map carefully.
Nobody liked what they were seeing.
The infected weren't wandering anymore.
They were moving.
Concentrating.
Responding.
Like an army.
Ryan finally broke the silence.
"Okay."
He leaned back slightly in his chair.
"We know he's alive."
He pointed toward the screen.
"We know he's controlling the infected."
Another point.
"We know he's basically the biggest asshole in human history."
A few officers almost smiled.
Almost.
Ryan folded his arms.
"So where the hell is he?"
That was the question everyone wanted answered.
Every eye slowly turned toward Doctor Lin.
The scientist remained silent briefly.
Then she slowly walked toward the tactical display.
"I don't know exactly where he is."
Several officers looked disappointed.
"But..."
