Chapter 188: The Officer and the Biologist

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The preparation room of Shelter No. 117.

Holding a cup of hot water to warm herself up, the woman finally calmed down after having understood the situation. Then she turned to look at the two guards sitting behind the long table.

"Could I see your Manager, please?"

The two guards exchanged glances.

The slightly older one looked at her cautiously and said,

"We will report this matter to the Manager... Please state your identity. Are you a resident here?"

"Heya, Doctor of Biogenetic Engineering, from the Wasteland Era year 190... You must not be from the refuge."

The guard nodded.

"I'm indeed not. The two Blue Jackets who brought you here are, but the Manager treats us all equally."

Heya's expression suddenly became tense.

"Are you Torch?"

The two guards looked perplexed.

"Torch?"

"What is that..."

Seeing their reaction, Heya breathed a sigh of relief. Her tense shoulders slowly relaxed, and she leaned back in her chair.

She muttered under her breath,