"The Scroll Research Society" was ostensibly a purely academic research institution.
However, as often depicted in movies and games, such institutions were never without individuals who would stir up trouble.
Naturally, this was an inevitable occurrence in such places.
Thus, upon Ronald's prompt, aside from those who chose to evacuate from the underground facility immediately, virtually all capable members of the society gathered.
Regrettably, it was still early morning.
This meant that, including Ronald who had not left, there were only four people who actually made it.
Just then,
Arriving last from the surface, Auburnheim appeared in the corridor.
His first words were directed at Ronald:
"Ronald, what's the matter?"
"I heard there was an accident in the laboratory?"
Ronald nodded solemnly:
"Yes, it's Hal's laboratory."
"You know of my abilities, I was packing up to leave and happened to pass by here when I noticed the problem."
