There were obvious signs of alienation on the right arm, the skin displaying a metallic sheen, and sharp claws emerging from the fingertips.
"I am Sarah, responsible for the onboarding process of new employees."
Her voice carried a mechanical monotone, as if emotion had been stripped away by something:
"Lecturer Ralph, you've arrived three minutes earlier than expected. Any form of randomness is not welcome here. Please strictly follow the schedule."
This harsh attitude made Ron frown slightly, but he quickly understood the reason behind it.
In an environment where disasters could strike at any moment, any slackness or randomness could lead to fatal consequences.
Strict discipline is not to make things difficult but for survival.
"Identity verification, first step."
Sarah guided them to a room sealed with a heavy metal door.
The room was empty, with only a circular platform about two meters in diameter in the center.
