Before the forest stood a figure wearing a black hood that covered his head. The stranger took a deep breath, then pressed a button on his watch to contact one of his companions.
"I am about to enter the forest," he said in a significant tone. "The plan will be executed as we agreed."
The other person replied in a deep, calm voice, "Very well. Be cautious. There may be robotic units in the forest as well."
The first man responded as he prepared to end the call, "Do not worry. I will eliminate it if necessary. I am going in now and will sever the connection, lest they trace the signal."
Noor emerged from the white, cloud-piercing tower, yawning. A cool gust of air caressed his face, bringing a sense of relief. He looked ahead, smiled, and said, "Freedom, at last. It is time for the truth."
Noor noticed that a soft, somewhat long beard had grown on his face, along with a thick mustache connected to it. He had a feeling that his body looked slightly different than before.
