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Cloning of... Episode 5

Infiltration

In pursuit of his lost memories and the truth hidden within this world, the protagonist steps into even greater danger.

His destination is a mysterious research facility surrounded by heavy security.
Inside, there may be secrets surrounding cloning, as well as clues that connect to his own past.

But the closer he gets to the truth, the more unexpected dangers stand in his way.

In Episode 5 of Cloning of..., the mystery deepens as a sci-fi suspense story, while the tension of the infiltration action begins to drive the story forward.

A helipad and facility on a mountainside in the opening scene of Cloning of... Episode 5
An overhead view of a small helicopter landed on a mountain helipad
Aria gives the protagonist a way to communicate before sending him to investigate Nexcura
A pre-departure conversation where Aria explains the communication device to the protagonist
The protagonist thanks Aria and checks the communication device inside the small helicopter
The protagonist tells Aria not to overdo it as he prepares to leave for the investigation
A small helicopter takes off over the rocky mountains as the protagonist heads toward the facility
The protagonist travels by helicopter, relieved to finally be alone
The protagonist thinks about clues that might help him recover his lost memories
A tense scene where the protagonist worries about being captured by Nexcura
The protagonist reflects on the connection between Aria’s power and his own memories
The protagonist heads toward the research facility while realizing he must act carefully
A sci-fi manga investigation scene showing a hidden research facility from above in the forest
A research facility and security equipment set within a forested area
A reconnaissance scene before infiltration as the protagonist observes facility guards through binoculars
The protagonist hides in the grass and assesses how tightly the facility is guarded
The protagonist suspects the research facility is important to Nexcura
The protagonist considers how to carefully gather information about the facility
The protagonist watches the facility through binoculars and notices something unusual
Guards and transport vehicles gather in front of the research facility
Equipment is brought into the research facility as the protagonist looks for an opening
The protagonist decides to infiltrate the research facility by using the equipment delivery as cover
The protagonist moves out from the grass and starts heading toward the research facility
Two guards walk off toward another area
Facility guards talk about the delivery of experimental equipment
The guards talk with relief about being able to leave the facility
The protagonist overhears the guards and grows more suspicious of Nexcura
A tense scene where the protagonist watches the guards from the shadow of the facility
The protagonist quickly moves into the shadow of a building and looks for a chance to infiltrate
The protagonist quickly moves into the shadow of a building and looks for a chance to infiltrate
Flames burst fiercely from behind the building where the guards had gone
In the smoke, the protagonist disables the guards and prepares to move inside the facility
The protagonist resolves to avoid enemies through stealth and uncover the secrets inside
An overhead view of a research facility with a dome-shaped building
The protagonist stands near the fallen guards and confirms he is ready to infiltrate the facility
The protagonist overhears guards rushing to the laboratory and decides to act quickly
The protagonist overhears guards rushing to the laboratory and decides to act quickly
A tense scene before infiltration showing the entrance to the research facility at night
A person who appears to be a corporate executive reports on the experiment results
A close-up of the air vent above the corporate executives as they talk
The protagonist watches the room from inside the air vent
A security scene where guard robots patrol outside the research facility
A security scene where guard robots patrol outside the research facility
Patrol robots activate around the facility as security is tightened
A guard disabled by the protagonist is discovered in the grass
Researchers realize there is an intruder and go on alert
A tense scene where the protagonist is forced to make a quick decision
The protagonist jumps in front of the guards, catching them by surprise
An action scene where the protagonist subdues the guards in an instant
A tense scene where the protagonist restrains a guard while questioning the corporate executive
The corporate executive shouts in surprise, trying to figure out who the protagonist is
The protagonist insists that he is the one asking the questions now
The protagonist confronts the corporate executive and demands to know the facility’s purpose
The corporate executive realizes the protagonist is connected to Rekka Ryū and becomes wary
The protagonist reacts with unease and surprise to the corporate executive’s words
Guards inside the facility burst through the door and rush into the room
The guards discover the intruder, and tension spreads through the facility
The protagonist clicks his tongue after being found by the enemy in a difficult situation
The corporate executive uses the confusion to leave the situation to others
The protagonist quickly dodges as the guards open fire
An action scene where the guards cannot react to the protagonist’s movements
The protagonist seizes a brief opening and breaks through the guards
The protagonist kicks an enemy through the door and escapes outside
The protagonist lands forcefully on the ground
The protagonist is suddenly caught in a bright light
A patrol robot appears in front of the protagonist and blocks his escape route
The protagonist notices the patrol robot approaching and senses danger
A sci-fi action scene where the protagonist’s attack sends a shock through the patrol robot
The patrol robot is knocked away by the attack and crashes near the research facility
The protagonist realizes he must use force and steels himself for battle
The final scene shows the protagonist sensing a new presence and turning back warily

Author Comment

In Episode 5, I focused on building tension as the protagonist gets closer to his memories and past.

I hope readers enjoy both the action and the mysteries hidden within the research facility.

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