LIGHTNOVELONLINE Chapter 26: Seeds of Doubt
A Growing Suspicion
As the research team continued their daily activities, a subtle yet undeniable sense of unease started to surround Sui’s behavior. The usual atmosphere in the lab remained, but there was a faint, creeping feeling of something being off.
“Sui has been going off on his own a lot lately,” Tomomi remarked as she organized some research data.
“Yeah, I’ve noticed it too. There’s something different about how he’s acting,” Satoru replied, his brow furrowed. “I mentioned before that we’ve been experiencing strange data losses over the past few weeks.”
“Do you think he has something to do with it?” Masato asked, suspicion growing in his voice.
“We don’t know for sure, but it’s worth looking into,” Satoru decided with resolve.
The Investigation Begins
Quietly, the team began to investigate Sui’s activities. Misa and Ryoko took on the task of monitoring Sui’s actions and digging through his access logs for any anomalies.
“Misa, take a look at this,” Ryoko pointed to her computer screen. “There’s something strange in Sui’s access history.”
“What’s this…? What’s he been looking at?” Misa peered closely at the screen.
“It looks like he’s been accessing a specific database repeatedly. What’s odd is the timing—it’s during hours when none of us would normally be using the system,” Ryoko continued.
“This is definitely something we need to investigate further,” Misa agreed, her determination hardening.
Watching His Movements
Misa and Ryoko began observing Sui’s behavior more closely, paying attention to when he left the lab and where he went. They decided to track his movements, especially when he deviated from his usual routine.
One day, Misa noticed Sui taking an unusual route out of the lab. She quickly alerted Ryoko, and the two of them discreetly followed him.
“Where could he be going?” Ryoko whispered, her curiosity piqued.
“I don’t know, but something strange is definitely happening,” Misa responded.
A Key Discovery
The two eventually saw Sui enter a building that had no known connection to their research. This deepened their suspicion.
“What is this place?” Ryoko wondered aloud.
“I have no idea, but we need to find out,” Misa replied.
Determined, they cautiously approached the building and started searching for a way inside to uncover what Sui was up to.
An Unexpected Encounter
After sneaking into the building, Misa and Ryoko found a stairway leading to the basement. From the shadows, they could hear voices echoing up the stairs. They leaned in to listen, trying to catch what was being said.
“Is the data transfer proceeding as planned?” an unfamiliar voice asked.
“Yes, everything is on schedule. The research team still hasn’t noticed anything,” Sui’s voice responded.
Misa and Ryoko’s eyes widened in shock. It was now clear—Sui was hiding something, and it wasn’t good.
“Could it be… Sui is a spy?” Ryoko whispered in disbelief.
“It seems like it… but we need to gather more evidence before jumping to conclusions,” Misa replied, her tone steady but filled with concern.
Signs of Danger
The two women carefully exited the building and returned to the lab, where they informed the rest of the team about what they had overheard.
“Sui’s been betraying us all along…” Satoru muttered, clearly shaken by the revelation.
“We can’t say for sure yet, but we need to continue our investigation and gather undeniable proof,” Masato said with a determined look.
“What’s our next move?” Tomomi asked.
“We’ll keep monitoring his activities closely and collect evidence. Once we’re sure, we’ll take action,” Satoru instructed firmly.
Preparing for What’s to Come
As the team prepared for their next steps, they stayed vigilant, knowing that the stakes had suddenly risen. Everyone worked with heightened awareness, waiting for the moment when they could confront the truth behind Sui’s actions.
“This is just the beginning. We need to stay sharp,” Satoru said, rallying the group.
With that, the team braced themselves for the challenges ahead, unified in their goal to uncover the secrets that Sui was hiding—and ready to face whatever consequences that might bring.