Chapter 911

Using his connections, Karl easily obtained the full research profiles and family backgrounds of the two researchers—down to their personal hobbies. After considering his options, he chose a method of recruitment very different from the corporations’ usual kidnappings: he decided to speak with them personally.

Using corporate-style abductions to “recruit” talent often bred resentment. While such grudges were rare in an era already accustomed to being “forcibly employed,” this matter involved Johnny, so Karl chose the cautious route and opted to extend a polite invitation himself.

Thus, while the two researchers were stuck in limbo—their project stalled after an attack, with no idea when it might resume, and their lives continuing in dull routine—Karl appeared at their door alone.