The Zetta Sonic
Underground Museum

Alex has no ability to speed up time. He could only do his activities faster than usual. Eat breakfast quickly and rush to school. The sooner his study ends, the sooner he can go to the party.

Speaking of school, lately, Alex feels that everything makes him awkward. Starting from the disappearance of Jayden, although now he is more able to work with Emil. Then, about Willy. Since defending Cody some time ago, it was as if there was a wall between them. The two are still working in groups, chatting, eating lunch together. Unfortunately, there is still something that makes them unable to talk as well as before. Lastly, about Leta.

Alex realized how the girl seemed to be trying to attract her attention. The usual Alex will eat all the bait. Dinner invitations, for example. Alex, however, refused. He has a lot of reasons for that. Blame his lying ability as well as the ICPA's punishment and mission. However, only Alex knows the truth that the real reason is fear.

For some reason, Alex now wants to stay away from Leta. He was afraid that he liked the girl too much, and vice versa. Right now, he just wants to be alone. Moving alone.

Alex blinked when he heard the sound of an explosion. Not a real explosion, just from the radio. The driver seemed equally confused. This driver used to tune the radio. Alex doesn't mind. They like to hear the news as well as the latest gossip in the city. Yet, still. The sound of explosions was not a common thing to hear.

“I did not hear about the terror of the bomb,” said Alex Lirih.

“No. There is no.”

The broadcaster gave them the full information.

[To date, the explosion at the Morasia art museum has not been determined. The strongest guess is the electrical short circuit. Museum officials said police were slow to deal with the case because there were no casualties. The head of the museum even mentioned that the police seemed to ignore the incident.]

Alex shook his head. “Electric shortcuts,” said, “very lateor.”

Even though Alex spoke that, he felt his heart thump. Reasons easy. He knew exactly what was under the museum. ICPA's special prison. The police did not move because the police were involved. Alex believes, in a matter of hours, this news will soon disappear from circulation.

As soon as he arrives at school, Alex looks for a quiet place to call the Special Force. The main reason was obvious, he was anxious. Alex thought that maybe Zetta Sonic would be assigned to it. That'll be exciting. Act in a dungeon hidden under a museum. Of course, if only he didn't need to see Caitlin. In addition to anxiety, his mind was also filled with curiosity.

[There's a problem, kid?] Tiger's voice was heard from across the phone. His phone has been given some extra security. That phone call can't be tapped by just anyone unless he's on the same level as Jayden.

“I heard the news about museum.” Alex sounded angry.

[What museum?]

“I know what's underneath. I just got there, remember?]

Tiger chuckling. [I cannot forget. That's what got you punished. But I have to say I'm impressed. Just yesterday you learned the missions of agents, now you care like a real agent.]

“You think I'm not serious?”

[First.] Tiger chuckles. He seemed to be teasing Alex. A sign that they don't seem to have to worry about it. [I can't read Nadira's mind. But, as long as he was silent, the Special Force did not need to move.]

[Oh, that's serious. Very serious. Fergus is in complete control of this. You remember him, ‘kan? The new ICPA leadership in the city. He already knows who's behind it. He has formed a special team. They moved to find and capture him.]

“There are escaped prisoners?”

[Just one. So don't think about it. You can focus on learning and working on your punishment. While we adults will focus on finding Jayden.]

“Hey, I'm looking for him too. I'll meet Caitlin tonight.”

Tiger's joking intent instantly vanished as if he had never been there. [What do you mean?]

“There's a party tonight. He was there. Maybe you can chat.”

[You want to infiltrate there? Don't make trouble.]

“Come, Tiger. I don't have to break into that kind of party. I have a special invitation for two.” Alex deliberately mentioned how many people he had. He wanted to tease Tiger. He could imagine Tiger was pouting as he spoke. “It's a pity you don't seem interested in this party.”

[I'm just interested that you have bad intentions for Caitlin. He is innocent.]

“That again? We'll see you later tonight.”

[I'll monitor.]

Alex rolled his eyeballs. He knew Tiger would figure out a way to eavesdrop on his conversation with Caitlin. Maybe it's actually good. So they can act immediately if Caitlin is indeed proven to be involved in Jayden's kidnapping. “Ya, already. See you later.”

[Wait! You don't intend to take me there?] Tiger obviously didn't want to end their conversation too soon. He was worried on both sides. Worried that Alex would hurt Caitlin was also worried that Alex would do something stupid that would jeopardize their Special Force existence.

“No,” replied Alex briefly.

[You know that I'll figure out a way to stalk you, ‘kan?]

“What do you want? Makes me use a bugging tool.”

[That's a brilliant idea. I'll send you a tiny button-sized camera. They'll be at your desk before you go back to school.]

Alex could only shake his head. “Ya, yes. Whatever. Anything to catch wet Caitlin.”