The man lifted the chainsaw once more, but Adrian was prepared, his hands clenched into fists, ready to fight.
However, just as the tension peaked, the man abruptly turned off the chainsaw.
You are too noisy; keep it quiet, he grumbled to Ariana and Adrian, then turned and vanished into the elevator.
Alone once more, Ariana and Adrian looked at each other in confusion.
That was it? The man just left?
The pungent smell of blood lingered in the air. Ariana sniffed, noticing something peculiar.
Blood typically smelled of iron, yet there was an additional wild, animal-like scent mixed in here.
Could the man have been dealing with animals other than humans?
This question sparked another thought in Arianas mind.
Why did he leave? she asked. A mad scientist like him would usually get mad if his subjects tried to escape, wouldnt he?
Who knows? Its better for us that hes gone, Adrian replied, his attention shifting back to the keypad.
Their goal was clear: they needed to escape and find Holden. Ariana understood this.
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Adrian punched in codes repeatedly without success until, suddenly, the keypad chirped a triumphant sound.
The passwords unlocked! Ariana cried out, a wave of relief washing over her.
Her relief, however, was fleeting. A mechanical voice from the door soon echoed. Facial recognition activated.
Ariana was stunned.
Facial recognition too?
Damn it! Adrian exclaimed, his frustration boiling over.
No wonder the scientist had just left them there; he knew they couldnt escape.
The situation had come to a dead end.
Ariana and Adrian were seated on the floor, cross-legged. Ariana hung her head in silence, while Adrian let out a deep sigh.
Their attempt to decipher the facial recognition had failed. Now, they were trying to figure out their next steps, but the discussion seemed to lead nowhere.
The only way might be Adrian broke the long silence suddenly.
Ariana, who had been looking down, sensed he might have an idea, so she raised her head, looking at him with hopeful eyes.