The youth's reply was instantaneous: [Meeting is unnecessary. Send a video of your apology.]

Meg was clenching her knuckles in fury. "Why should we apologize? Aren't we supposed to close after business hours? And most of the staff had left-how were we supposed to work for him? It's like he has a few screws loose!" That was when Sadie craned her neck for a look and frowned. "I think I know him!"

As both Frank and Meg wheeled on her, she threw her hands up. "I mean, I'm not sure if it's him. So, there's this rumor that a burglar has been genetically altered just like us, and he gained the ability to airwalk like no one has ever seen before.

"They call him the King of Thieves-he can steal whatever he wants to, and he's also said to be very young. He always appears fashionable, just like the kid in that photo."

Frank raised a brow. "The King of Thieves?"

"Yes." Sadie nodded. "And he's stolen plenty of things but isn't exactly loyal to the fraternity either."

Frank nodded. "And where is he now?"

Sadie pursed her lips. "I know someone who might know him, but I'm not sure if that's really the case..."

Frank shook his head. "It doesn't matter. Let's just meet them for now. Also, tell Ida and the bouncers to be careful. Don't let the King of Thieves get in again."

"Got it!"

-

Frank and Sadie were

to him as they walked, "The genetic alterations have a 99% chance of success. It isn't guaranteed even if most people succeed, and the person we're meeting

he should laugh or cry. "Don't worry, I've seen

they climbed all the way to the fourth floor. Sadie then knocked on a rusted steel bar

thumped the floor heavily twice with her cane and

"Indeed, and I managed to latch

her, Frank creased

voice was melodious-she might

up in this state would definitely leave her

the hunchback demanded, "What

"I have

"I'm busy."

to shut the door, but Frank caught it. "Why don't we make a deal? If you answer our questions, I'll cure you!"

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