**Countdown to Doomsday: 15 days** In the early hours of dawn, Sheng An departed the camp alongside Hao Jingye, leaving Song Linwei behind to manage internal matters and continue the meticulous screening for anomalies within their ranks. "After our contact with the other party yesterday, they were remarkably proactive and suggested a meeting in the capital," Hao Jingye reported, his voice tinged with anticipation. "Additionally—" He abruptly halted his report, his gaze fixed on a figure approaching. It was Qiu Yu, preparing to leave as well, flanked by her assistant Gu Cheng, and the ever-stoic Lou Mingwei and Geng Leqian. Lou Mingwei's arm was still in a sling, a testament to the severe confrontation with Sheng An the previous day. The two groups locked eyes, tension crackling in the

