A minute later, the two reached the top floor and took the elevator down.
The transparent elevator gradually descended.
The scene below became clearer.
Men and women in black attire and white lab coats passed by in an orderly fashion.
"Master Smith."
"Master Smith."
Everyone who passed by greeted him respectfully.
"Why do they call you Master Smith?" instead of "Mr."?
Emma recalled Alice, who also referred to him this way.
That woman, although a bit flamboyant, had a straightforward nature.
"It's just a form of address."
Hunter didn't elaborate but instinctively grasped her wrist as they passed through the lobby.
"Don't get lost."
Emma thought he was worried she might slip away.
But now they were on his turf, so she could only play along until she figured out the layout.
She
