Isaeah frowned, confused by the remark.
"Why would you say that? That's really not—"
He was cut off immediately.
"No time for empty talk. Nax, can you prepare a false identity for me. Now."
Jayden and Isaeah turned.
Another man stood there—older this time.
"Yes, chief. Right away," Nax replied.
"Good. Now, Jayden—what do you actually know about this organization? Do you know their location?"
Jayden hesitated.
"No… I don't remember much, and—"
Again, interrupted.
"You're no help to us. Thanks anyway."
"Sir, I'm done," Nax said.
"Good."
The man took the documents without looking down.
"Well then. Jayden. Isaeah. I'll take over from here. I'll be back soon."
Isaeah narrowed his eyes.
"Where are you going?"
"To do all the work. Like usual."
He opened the door and left without another word.
Jayden stared after him.
"Why is he so cold? And why does he act so… irritating?"
Isaeah answered without emotion.
"We just have to trust him… if we want any chance of winning."
The camera shifted.
The man was now walking alone through the city streets.
Silent.
Measured steps.
He muttered to himself:
"There should be members of the organization there… but I'll need to move carefully."
Then he stopped.
Ahead—
a child with blue energy was being seized by members of the organization.
The man didn't react at once.
He observed.
Calculated.
Then moved forward—
and found his path blocked.
Kurai Ko.
"Sorry, sir," Kurai said, calm as ever. "Passing through won't be possible."
The man looked at him without concern.
"You're the one standing in my way. I'm trying to reach the anti-hybrid sector. So if you'd be so kind… step aside."
For the first time, Kurai's eyes widened.
"You know where that is? How did you get that information?"
The man smiled faintly.
"Why do you want to know?"
A pause.
"Do you work there?"
Kurai regained composure.
"No. I'm just curious."
"I see."
The man leaned slightly closer.
"If you want access to non-public information about this organization, you'll have to submit the location—and other data—through my site. CHBP.com."
He paused.
"Think of it as a practical exchange."
Kurai studied him for a moment.
Then nodded.
"Thank you."
He turned—
and ran.
The man simply watched him disappear.
Then murmured:
"As expected."
End of Episode 12