As the evening settled in, casting a dim glow within their shared cell, Machi and Jenny found themselves lying in their respective beds, their laughter echoing through the confined space. Jokes and playful banter intertwined in the air, momentarily washing away the weight of their circumstances.

However, their mirth was abruptly interrupted by the sudden presence of Edon, the enigmatic mad scientist. His voice cut through the air, breaking their jovial atmosphere.

"Excuse me," Edon's voice rang out, tinged with an eerie curiosity. "Have you come across the TG2 key?"

Jenny and Machi exchanged puzzled glances before responding in unison, "No, we haven't."

Edon's lips curled into a mischievous smile as he leaned against the metal bars separating their cells. "Not yet, huh?"

Confusion gnawed at Machi and Jenny's minds. How did Edon know about the keys? And why did he contact them in the first place?

Curiosity tinged with caution seeped into Machi's voice as he spoke up. "Why are you asking us? How do you even know who we are?"

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Edon's eyes gleamed with an enigmatic spark as he let out a low, eerie laugh. The sound echoed through the prison cell, sending a shiver down Machi and Jenny's spines. His laughter carried a sense of foreboding, as if he held secrets within his grasp.

"You'll find out soon enough," Edon replied cryptically, his voice laced with amusement. "The answers you seek are closer than you think."

With a flick of his hand, Edon produced a delicate necklace, adorned with a pendant that Machi and Jenny recognized all too well—it was the same necklace Lady Lily Hemlock had worn during their duel. Questions danced in their minds, bewildered as to how Edon came to possess such an item.

"What can we do with this?" Jenny asked, her voice filled with a mixture of curiosity and uncertainty.

Edon's smile widened, revealing a glimmer of wicked delight. "The necklace holds a secret, a key to unlocking a path that will lead you closer to the truth. But beware, the path ahead is treacherous, and the darkness within this prison runs deep."

As Edon disappeared into the shadows, leaving Machi and Jenny with more questions than answers, their thoughts turned to Boolong's words. The mention of Zoolong, Boolong's brother, echoed in their minds. Perhaps Zoolong held the key to unraveling the mysteries that lay before them.

With determination etched on their faces, Machi and Jenny made a silent vow. They would search for Zoolong, the missing piece to this intricate puzzle. They knew that within the walls of this prison, allies and adversaries lurked in unexpected places, and the path to the truth would require their unwavering resolve.