In the aftermath of their intense encounter with Lady Lily Hemlock, Machi and Jenny found a momentary respite amidst the lingering mist. Their breaths came in ragged gasps, their bodies tingling with the remnants of adrenaline.
As they caught their breath, General Machi's brows furrowed in contemplation. "Hemlock... That name sounds familiar," he mused, his voice laced with curiosity.
Jenny tilted her head, her eyes narrowing as she tried to recall where she had heard the name before. "You're right. It rings a bell, but I can't quite put my finger on it."
They exchanged puzzled glances, their minds racing to unearth the source of this enigmatic connection. Then, as if a long-lost memory surfaced, Machi's eyes widened.
"The officer who put me in this prison... his surname was Hemlock," he stated, his voice heavy with realization. "An older man, high-ranking and ruthless. But what could his connection be to Lady Lily Hemlock?"
Jenny's expression mirrored the weight of the revelation. "The Hemlocks... They're a powerful family that owns a pharmaceutical company, controlling 85% of the medications distributed worldwide."
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A sense of unease settled upon them as the puzzle pieces began to align. The Hemlocks held immense influence, not only within the prison but far beyond its confines. The realization sent a chill down their spines.
"Could Lady Lily Hemlock be a member of that family?" Jenny pondered, her voice filled with trepidation. "What could their intentions be? And why would they imprison someone like you?"
General Machi's eyes gleamed with a newfound determination, his voice resolute. "We need answers, Jenny. We need to uncover the truth behind the Hemlocks and their twisted games. There's more to this imprisonment than meets the eye."
As they prepared to delve deeper into the mystery that bound them, they made a pact to uncover the secrets hidden within the prison's cold embrace. Together, they would unearth the truth and bring justice to those who had wronged them.
The stakes had risen, the battle against Lady Lily now transcending their personal struggle for freedom. They realized that their journey went far beyond escaping the confines of the underground jail; it was a quest for justice and the salvation of countless lives.
With a renewed sense of purpose, General Machi and Jenny resumed their path, their minds filled with questions and their hearts aflame with a shared determination.
Little did they know that their quest for answers would lead them deeper into a web of intrigue, where the Hemlocks' dark secrets lurked, waiting to be unveiled. The whispered echoes of the name Hemlock haunted their thoughts, driving them forward, fueled by a burning desire to unravel the truth and expose the shadows that threatened their world.