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Chapter 123 - Episode 123 – California Entry

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02:05 AM – California Airspace (Undetected Route)

The aircraft descended silently through dense clouds.

No lights.

No signals.

Invisible.

Inside, the atmosphere was tense.

This wasn't just another mission anymore.

This was the truth zone.

Step One – First Glimpse

As the clouds cleared, the city lights of California spread below like a glowing web.

But Srikant wasn't looking at the city.

His focus locked onto one specific location—

A restricted zone.

No public mapping.

No satellite clarity.

Just a black patch in the middle of advanced infrastructure.

"That's it," he said.

Sasmita leaned closer.

"That's where she is…"

Step Two – Entry Strategy

The aircraft didn't land at an airport.

Instead—

It moved toward an abandoned industrial zone on the outskirts.

A hidden landing strip.

No cameras.

No guards.

Too clean.

Srikant stepped out first, scanning everything.

"Stay close. Something's off."

Sasmita followed.

Her instincts were already alert.

"This place… feels prepared."

Step Three – Hidden Surveillance

Unseen to them—

High above—

Microscopic drones activated.

Tracking.

Analyzing.

Watching every move.

Inside the California facility—

Multiple screens lit up.

Their arrival… confirmed.

Step Four – Inside the Core

Deep underground…

A massive facility pulsed with energy.

Servers running.

Labs active.

Scientists working in silence.

And at the center—

A glass chamber.

Inside it—

The original Sasmita.

Still unconscious.

But her fingers…

Moved slightly.

Step Five – Suspense Builds

Back outside—

Srikant activated a portable scanner.

"Thermal readings… underground activity confirmed."

Sasmita closed her eyes for a second.

Her senses…

Something felt familiar.

Like a connection.

"She's here…" she whispered.

Step Six – Entry Point Found

After scanning, Srikant located a hidden entrance beneath a rusted structure.

"Underground access."

He forced it open.

A dark stairway revealed itself.

Cold air flowed out.

Sasmita looked down.

"This is it."

Step Seven – Descent

Step by step—

They moved down.

The deeper they went—

The quieter it became.

Not natural quiet.

Controlled quiet.

Like something was waiting.

Step Eight – First Security Layer

Suddenly—

CLICK.

Red laser grids activated across the hallway.

Srikant stopped instantly.

"Motion-triggered."

Sasmita stepped forward slowly.

"No…"

She observed closely.

"Pattern-based… and adaptive."

Her eyes sharpened.

"I've seen this before."

Step Nine – Memory Connection

Flash.

A quick memory.

Not clear.

But enough.

"This system… is based on my neural patterns…"

Srikant looked at her.

"What?"

She nodded slowly.

"They built it… using me."

Step Ten – Breaking the System

Instead of avoiding the lasers—

Sasmita stepped straight into them.

Srikant reacted instantly—

"Sasmita!"

But—

Nothing happened.

The lasers flickered…

Then turned off.

System accepted her.

Step Eleven – Shock Realization

Srikant stared.

"They're not trying to stop you…"

Sasmita whispered—

"They're waiting for me."

Step Twelve – Deeper Entry

They moved forward again.

This time—

No traps.

No resistance.

Doors opened automatically.

Lights turned on as they walked.

Like the system recognized its own creator.

Step Thirteen – Emotional Pressure

Sasmita's heartbeat increased.

Every step closer…

Felt heavier.

Not fear.

Something else.

Connection.

Like a part of her…

Was already here.

Step Fourteen – Final Door

At the end of the corridor—

A massive glass door.

Behind it—

A bright white chamber.

And inside—

A figure lying still.

Sasmita stopped walking.

Her breath slowed.

Her eyes fixed.

Srikant stepped beside her.

"This is it…"

Step Fifteen – Cliffhanger

The door slowly began to open.

Light spilled out.

The air changed.

And as the chamber became fully visible—

Sasmita saw her.

Not a screen.

Not a projection.

Real.

Alive.

Her.

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