Alone, Charles walked toward the Relic Research Institute. Despite having a car, he didn't want to drive it. For someone who had spent the majority of time in the confines of the Narwhale, this was a rare opportunity for him to be able to walk freely.0

After walking through the rows of towering chimneys in the factory district, he finally arrived at the gates of the Relic Research Institute. The place had undergone tremendous changes. Despite being called a research institute, it looked more like a heavily fortified military base.0

As soon as Charles approached, a massive beam of light from the nearby tower's searchlight shone down on him. A booming voice echoed from a loudspeaker above. "Halt! Raise your ID card and state your...0