Chapter 180: 178. Confirming a Corrupted

The Facility never sleeps.

So long as the Corrupted existed then the Workers, the Employees, the Navigator, and the omnipotent Overseer could not afford to take pleasure in leisurely comforts. They had strict curfews and two separate shifts, although, depending on the risks, all Workers needed to be prepared throughout each and every day.

Today was one of the days where every Worker needed to remain vigilant. The Navigator and the Overseer seldom saw rest, if ever. While the Navigator was allowed much freedom around the Sites, the Overseer lived within their operational quarters. While the Site Core was the heart of the Site, the Operational Deck was the eye, and the Navigator was its brain.

The Workers were an extension of them. The muscles, in a way. As for the Employees, they represented neurons, endlessly transmitting information to the Navigator who possessed the sole purpose of existing as a living, breathing encyclopedic database.

Together, the Site could thrive as a singular entity, rather than a well-oiled machine. However, just like the living body, these ‘Workers’ were prone to death when dealing with foreign bodies.

It was Frost’s and her group’s role to minimize as many deaths as possible during these 5 days, whilst sharing her knowledge of the Corrupted. Their Origins and Affinities provided insight and caused several Corrupted to have their classifications changed. On the eve of the 1^st day, Frost worked closely with the 2^nd floor’s Unit Manager.

 

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