Hazel said, "The Raven-Plume Pass you sent over is just an entry qualification. To actually board Project Zero-Transit, you need to bind a Unique Identity."
Serena's gaze flickered slightly.
Hazel continued, "One Raven-Plume Pass can only be bound to a single identity. Once bound, it cannot be changed or transferred."
"This Raven guy is playing dirty. It's obvious he wants to lock down your identity." Her voice grew colder. "In other words, this invitation is aimed solely at you."
Serena looked at the words 'Unique Identity' on the screen, a slow smile curving her lips.
She knew, of course, that The Raven never intended to let her bring backup.
Black Sun only wanted her.
A trace of mockery surfaced in her cold eyes. "That saves me the trouble, at least."
Hazel went silent for two seconds. "That tone... why do I feel like you're plotting something?"
Serena tapped her fingertips lightly against the desk. "Set up an identity for me."
Hazel was speechless.
There was a noticeable pause on her end.
When she spoke again, her tone was bizarre. "You have so many aliases, and you still need me to set one up?"
Serena sighed. "What else can I do? I'm desperate here. Most of my covers are blown. I need a fresh one."
Too many people knew about her current aliases.
Nicholas and her brothers knew her far too well.
If she used any of her familiar identities, they would realize it was her in a heartbeat.
So, she needed something entirely brand-new.
An identity that could slip past everyone's radar and infiltrate Project Zero-Transit first.
Hazel fell silent.
Why did those words sound so utterly infuriating?
Most people could brag about having just one solid alias for a lifetime.
But her?
She had burned through so many that she was running out of options.
But a second later, realization struck Hazel. "Wait a minute. What are you getting at?"
"Don't tell me you're planning to go alone?"
So, from the very beginning.
She never intended to actually board the ship together.
She was going first.
She would map out that ghost ship.
She would block the real danger before it could ever touch them.
Hazel remained quiet for a few seconds.
Finally, she let out a heavy sigh. "Fine. I'll get it sorted right now."
"The identity needs to be clean, dangerous enough to secure a spot on the ship, but not so flashy that Black Sun paints a target on your back immediately."
She typed rapidly on her keyboard. "I'll set you up as a rising star in the Whitecliffe Harbor black market. Medical sector. Let's call you..."
"The Panacea."
Serena deadpanned. "...Are you sure? That name sounds way too dramatic."
"More dramatic than Ghost Doctor?" Hazel scoffed. "Besides, an over-the-top name is exactly what we need to meet their boarding criteria."

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