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Kate smiled and said, "You are never alone, Lynn. It's just that sometimes you don't want others to know how much you need help. Remember, I am always here."

The two stared at each other in silence, the slight silence in the air only solidifying their connection. Lynn knew he could no longer ignore the growing feelings between him and Kate. She was no longer just a fellow journalist; she was an indispensable presence in his life.

A few days later, Lynn met Kate again. This time, they didn't talk about work. Instead, they went to a small restaurant Kate often visited to enjoy a rare quiet time. Kate didn't bring up work again, but instead chatted about her recent report and Jamie's growth.

"He's really become more and more sensible recently." Kate said with a smile, "I just heard him talking about Spider-Man. He said that one day he wants to be a real hero like Uncle Lynn."

Lin En's heart warmed, and he smiled, "Tell him that heroes are not just people who wear battle suits. Everyone who cares about others and works for justice is a hero."

"He'll like you even more if you say that," Kate teased. "Jamie has always admired you, not only because you always solve difficult cases, but also because you're always so determined."

Lin En chuckled: "Isn't it too much for me to be called a hero when he talks about me?"

"Failed." Kate said seriously, "He wasn't just looking at your ability to solve cases, but your courage and determination in facing challenges. You always shoulder the burden silently, even with countless burdens on your heart, you still move forward. You have your own sense of justice, and you never give up. These are the true heroes."

Lin En felt a warm feeling in his heart as he listened to Kate's words. He looked at her and suddenly felt inexplicably moved. Although Kate had never said it directly, the concern hidden in her eyes had already revealed her gradually deepening feelings for him.

"Kate, you know what?" Lynn whispered, "You've made me understand a lot of things. In fact, sometimes I feel like I've been fighting alone, but when I realize you're supporting me behind the scenes, I realize that this feeling of loneliness no longer exists."

Kate was slightly stunned, then smiled softly: "I have always been here, but you may not have noticed."

Their eyes met, and a tacit peace filled the air.

Lynn and Mark handed over all the documents and data they retrieved from Blackrock Mountain to the technical team, hoping to quickly solve the mystery. Although they had already obtained crucial information about the Daedalus laboratory at the scene, the encrypted documents remained their greatest obstacle. They contained the location of the key facility and the names of high-ranking personnel implicated in the illegal experiments. Decrypting these documents was not only the key to solving the case, but also the only way to uncover the deeper conspiracy behind the laboratory organization.

Days passed, and the technical team worked overtime, using state-of-the-art decryption tools, but progress remained slow. The encryption algorithm used in the file was complex and multi-layered, and some information had even been partially tampered with. Lin En knew that time was running out, and the longer they delayed, the greater the risk they faced. Furthermore, the experimental organization had clearly begun taking action to protect the truth it had hidden.

During an urgent team meeting, Mills, the head of the technical department, finally delivered good news: "Inspector, we've decrypted some of the encrypted data. Based on the clues in the files, we've pinpointed the exact location of Daedalus."

Lin En's heart was shocked and he stood up quickly: "What place is it?"

Mills opened a portable terminal, and the screen flashed with decrypted data. The file's coordinates and a map gradually appeared before them. Mills pointed to a location on the map and whispered, "This is an abandoned mining area in the northern mountains, approximately two hundred kilometers from our current location. It's clearly camouflaged and well-defended, and is likely one of their main experimental bases."

Mark came over and took a closer look at the map. "This place looks very remote. There are no large cities or villages. It's perfect for secret experiments."

"That's right." Lynn nodded, "This is the place we're looking for. We have to get there as soon as possible."

"But we can't act rashly," Mills warned. "The documents mention that this base is multi-layered and has many secret areas. Once the alarm is triggered, the base's internal security defense system will be immediately activated, and their emergency response speed is very fast. We'd better be fully prepared in advance."

Lynn was silent for a moment, pondering Mills's suggestion. "We'll send a small, elite team to quietly approach the base. First, we need to gather more intelligence and minimize the risk of exposure."

The technical team continued to help Lynn and Mark analyze the remaining information in the encrypted file, while Lynn began contacting external support resources and quickly preparing an action plan. Under Lynn's arrangement, the team members began targeted training to ensure that everything could proceed smoothly.

Over the next few days, Lynn and Mark continued to investigate the base's intelligence, using various methods to further confirm the experimental organization's movements. Based on the information contained in the documents, they discovered that the base was not only the core experimental site for Project Daedalus, but also had close ties with multiple biotech companies. These companies supported the experimental organization through various funding channels, conducting illegal human gene editing and enhancement experiments with the goal of developing superhuman abilities.

"We're not only going to destroy the Daedalus base, we're also going to expose the companies behind it and their dark dealings," Lin En said, his gaze growing more resolute. "These experiments are not only unethical, they're also destroying the happiness of countless families."

"We will definitely reveal the truth," Mark responded firmly. "However, our goal must be clear: to defeat these forces and rescue those who were forced to participate in the experiments."

After detailed planning, Lynn and Mark led the team to prepare for departure. The plan called for a cautious, low-profile infiltration, ensuring no alert was raised. Everything seemed ready, and they knew full well that this operation would determine the fate of the experimental organization. Even before the morning sun had fully penetrated the office, Lynn and Mark were ready to head to their target location. The convoy quietly departed headquarters, heading north towards the mountains. As the long journey progressed, and the mountains gradually came into view, Lynn's anxiety grew.

On the way, Lynn barely spoke, his mind completely focused on the upcoming operation. Mark, sensing his silence, whispered, "Lynn, don't worry. We're fully prepared, and everything will go smoothly."

Lynn nodded. Although he didn't say anything, Mark's encouragement gave him a little comfort. He knew that in this operation, it was not only his own mission, but also the mission of those innocent victims, especially Allen's parents, who had been imprisoned for many years and were waiting for redemption.

Several hours later, Lynn and Mark finally reached their target area. Before entering the mountainous area, they decided to conduct a reconnaissance mission to ensure they hadn't been detected by the enemy. Using drone surveillance, Lynn saw that the base was under high alert, with towering walls and even several helicopters parked nearby, seemingly awaiting deployment for an emergency mission.

"The base's defenses are tighter than we imagined," Lin En said solemnly. "However, this also means they haven't completely revealed their true position. As long as we find the right opportunity, we should be able to break through the defenses."

Mark frowned slightly. "Be careful. This defensive measure is likely a tentative deployment. The real heavy defense line is inside the base. Once we are discovered, retreat will be very difficult."

"Yes." Lin En nodded. "So our goal is to infiltrate rather than directly break through. We have to enter the core area quietly, obtain intelligence, and then make a decision."

As night fell, Lynn and Mark led the team quietly approaching the base. Their goal was not only to find out more about the experiment, but more importantly, to rescue the innocent people trapped within. As planned, they would start from the perimeter of the base and slowly approach, avoiding any alarm.

The environment outside the base was tranquil, the night breeze blowing gently, bringing a hint of coolness. However, the pressure and tension in Lin En's heart made everything seem a little heavy. Every step he took was a test of his life.

Finally, Lynn and his team successfully broke through the outer defenses and entered the core area of ​​the base. Entering a laboratory-like area, they discovered a storage room filled with numerous experimental samples and equipment. Everything seemed consistent with the information described in the documents. Lynn and Mark carefully searched every nook and cranny, gradually obtaining more valuable intelligence.

At this moment, a hurried voice came from their headsets: "Inspector, the situation has changed! We have been discovered! A large number of reinforcements are on the way!"

Lin En's heartbeat instantly accelerated. He knew that if they didn't retreat quickly, they would face unprecedented danger. But he remained calm and made a quick decision: "Evacuate, evacuate now! Take all the information you can and return to the original route."

They quickly followed the evacuation plan, but because the base's alarm system was activated and the passage was blocked, they had to escape through a hidden path. As the sound of hurried footsteps got closer and closer, Lynn and Mark led the team to rush towards the exit, almost exhausting their last bit of strength.

After a fierce chase, they finally managed to evacuate and return to a pre-determined safe zone. Although safely evacuated, they knew the battle was far from over. Standing by the car, Lin En secretly decided, "Next, we must completely destroy this base and expose their shady dealings."

Mark patted Lynn's shoulder and said, "We are getting closer and closer to our goal. No matter how difficult it is, we will not give up."

Lin En nodded, his eyes firm. "Yes, we can't give up. We won't stop until those innocent people are truly redeemed."

Over the next few days, Lynn and Mark secretly prepared their raid. As the base's defenses gradually increased, the experimental organization, apparently aware of their actions, began preparing for a counterattack. Lynn knew that only a successful raid could fully expose the conspiracy behind the experimental organization and rescue the innocent people trapped at the base.

They knew this would be a race against time. After carefully analyzing the base's layout, Lynn and Mark discovered several potential routes that could circumvent the main defenses and quietly approach the core area. However, their success depended on their ability to execute the operation without raising any alarm. Discovery would be disastrous.

Lin En meticulously planned the operation, meticulously planning every step to ensure the team could quickly breach the defenses, destroy the experimental organization's key facilities, and uncover sufficient evidence to expose their crimes. He knew that if they failed this time, all their efforts would be wasted. Worse still, the experimental organization might resort to even more drastic retaliation, targeting their team or even those close to them.

Although Lin En understood the risks, he remained unwavering. He couldn't let these people continue to do as they pleased, and he couldn't let more innocent people fall into their clutches. Especially Allen's parents, who had already sacrificed so much for this experiment. Lin En could never forget Allen's eyes, filled with hope and helplessness.

That evening, as usual, Lin En returned home from a busy workday. His small apartment remained simple, but for him, it was a quiet haven. The stress and danger of work seemed to ease a little here. Lin En habitually closed the door, took off his coat, and changed into comfortable home clothes, intending to rest for a while. Kate's words still echoed in his mind, bringing a warm feeling to him.

However, just as he was about to make a cup of coffee, he suddenly heard a slight noise outside the door. Lin En's alertness immediately increased. He quickly walked to the door and looked out through the peephole. Seeing that there was nothing unusual outside, he was relieved, but he still felt uneasy. He whispered to himself, "Am I too nervous?"

Just as he was about to turn around, there was a gentle knock on the door. He paused, staring nervously at the door. The knocks were gentle, clearly not from ordinary visitors. Lin En knew the experimental organization couldn't rely solely on normal reconnaissance to deal with them. He decided to check if there was any danger.

He walked cautiously to the door, put his ear to it, and tried to hear clearly what was happening outside. At this moment, the knocking on the door suddenly stopped, and then a sharp sound of metal friction was heard. Lin En's heartbeat accelerated. He knew something was wrong. He quickly grabbed the pistol next to him and whispered, "I have to be careful." (End of this chapter)