As I observed my friends lost in deep contemplation, I didn't want to rush them into answering. So, I spoke up, "Take all the time you need to think about it. It's your choice whether you want to join me on this crazy adventure or not. But before I forget, there are still some important matters we need to address."

"For those of you with families here, we must find a way to keep them safe and secure. The path to revenge is treacherous, and our loved ones may become targets to pressure us in the future. Additionally, we need to conceal our identities and ensure that this facility remains hidden from the enemy. We want them to believe that they still have control while we strike at their other locations. It's crucial that we dismantle their organization thoroughly and methodically, without endangering innocent lives. So, here's another question for all of you: How can we effectively hide our identities? What would be the best approach?"

I paused, allowing the weight of the question to sink in. The room fell silent as everyone pondered the possibilities.

The silence was broken by Ha-Eun, who spoke up with determination, "Xeno, for your first question, wherever you go, we go. We have no one else in this world that we hold dear or care about except for you. Leaving your side would mean leaving our reason to live behind, and that's simply impossible. Plus, the idea of going on an adventure, exploring the world, and awakening our powers and gaining new jobs is incredibly exciting. So exciting, in fact, that we're ready to jump right into it. Isn't that right, sis?"

Hana followed her sister's lead, adding, "What Ha-Eun said perfectly captures my thoughts, so I won't repeat it. However, I do have an idea for your second question. How about creating our own organization? We can assign code names to each of us, ensuring that our true identities remain hidden when we operate outside of this facility. Of course, the challenge would be figuring out how to function effectively outside these walls. Does anyone have any suggestions?"

Lana chimed in with an intriguing suggestion, "What if we take advantage of the existing identities of some individuals here and create fake ones? Since the government has already declared Xeno, the twins, and Albert dead, we can use the identities of deceased guards, nurses, or scientists who have no family. This way, we can infiltrate the enemy organization in the future. As for Ryuji, Aurora, and myself, we can maintain our current identities as employees here. However, I don't want to involve my mother and sister in this, and I assume you feel the same way, Xeno."

I nodded, not wanting to interrupt Lana's train of thought. She continued, "And to answer your first question, Xeno, count me in! I want to explore the world and experience thrilling adventures with my hubby."

Lana's unexpected words caught me off guard, causing me to choke on my own saliva. Albert quickly came to my aid, patting me on the back and handing me a cup of water with a smile.

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I thanked Albert for the water and drank it without uttering a word. The twins and even Aurora stared at Lana with piercing gazes, yet said nothing knowing now is not the time.

Just as we were about to resume our discussion, Ryuji interjected, "Boss, what should we do during the time you're conducting experiments?"

Slapping my hand against my palm, I exclaimed, "Oh, right! Thanks for reminding me, Ryu. Hey, Eve, are you with me?"

Eve, upon hearing her name, responded, "Yes, young master, I'm here. How may I assist you?"

"Well, Eve, I was wondering about the progress of the task I assigned to you."

"I have meticulously documented the steps for your awakening and unlocking phase two of stage one. Additionally, I have created a training regimen for each individual here. Some have been provided with martial arts and meditation manuals, while others have received meditation manuals only. However, everyone has been given body training manuals. I have also synchronized my data and computational power with the HT devices you have. Now, your entire family can access me. Is that acceptable, young master? Did I do well?"

"Ah, Professor Eve to the rescue once again!" I exclaimed with a grin. "You've truly outdone yourself. I don't know what I would do without you."

As I spoke, I distributed the HT terminals to each of my family members in the room, giving them a thumbs up. "Just as Professor Eve mentioned, each of you has specific regimens to follow for your awakening and progression. And now, Eve will be available to all of you, so treat her as one of us, without any prejudice. Understood?"

Once everyone had their HTs and had them equipped, I redirected their attention back to the meeting. "Lana's idea is brilliant, and I agree with the twins' suggestion. So, to summarize our discussion, we need to prioritize securing our families. I'm still concerned about my mother and sister's well-being and also have some unfinished business to attend to. Then, we must find a safe way to awaken all of you. Additionally, we need to establish an organization and come up with names and code names. Finally, we'll infiltrate and dismantle 'The Cult of the Damned' one location at a time, eradicating their presence from our settlement. Once all of this is accomplished and our organization expands, we can embark on our journey. Does anyone have anything else to add?"

Aurora timidly raised her hand and asked, "If I create enough APTX-08, will you grant me a wish?"

"It depends on the wish," I replied casually, taking a sip of water.

Aurora chuckled and blushed, saying, "Can I call you daddy?"

“Pfffttttt,” I couldn't help but spit out the water I was drinking, looking at Aurora with a puzzled expression.

The room, buzzing with excitement, erupted in laughter at Aurora's remark. Unfazed, she continued, "Well, if Lana can call you hubby, I want to call you daddy."

Stunned from the shock, I retorted, "Do you even know what that m-means? Are you crazy?"

Calmly, Aurora replied, "I do know what it means, and I want to call you that because you give off 'daddy vibes.' Is that not allowed?"

Scratching my head, I responded, "If you do good work and listen, I'll consider it. However, you can only call me that in front of family members. If you ever dare say it in front of strangers, I'll punish you so severely that you'll regret ever uttering it. Is that clear?"

Aurora nodded, blushing. I could have sworn I heard her mumble something about punishment and trembling with excitement, but I decided to let it slide. Sometimes it's best to let sleeping dogs lie, as they say.

With the meeting ending on an awkward yet amusing note, I couldn't help but feel excited about what the future held in store for us.