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“I thought you’d want to see this,” Kurt said “After all, you got us into this with your ‘Crow and Pitcher’ idea Seems appropriate that you’re here for the final answer”

They reached the inner door Two Chinese technicians were already there Deposited by one of their own sub in his eyes

Kurt cocked his head “Didn’t I see you on Hashima Island?”

The y lab”

Kurt nodded “Still haven’t found a barbershop, I see What are you doing here?”

“They released ation,” the technician said “I know n the systems”

“Many of which are still functioning,” Kurt said “You obviously do good work”

“The power is nuclear The reactor was untouched When the avalanche occurred, the watertight doors sealed the interior That’s the only reason”

Kurt had a feeling there were other reasons He kept it to himself “Ready?”

“Yes”

Opening a side panel, the engineer accessed a e wrench, he turned a spindle and released the latch

Kurt and Paul pulled the heavy door open They discovered a tunnel, bored out of the rock and sheathed in steel Lights running along the top remained lit

“We need to see the main section,” Kurt said

“This way,” the technician said, leading them into the tunnel

The first passageway led to a second and then to a staging area, where stacks of equipment sat undisturbed