"The Covenant is actively recruiting," Marco said. "But not for business partners. They already have funding infrastructure through shell corporations and international backers. What they need is specialized personnel."
"Scientists," Dimitri said.
"Virologists specifically," Marco confirmed. "They've been posting on dark web recruitment forums, academic channels, gray-market scientific networks. They're looking for people with expertise in infectious
"They're looking for people with expertise in infectious disease," Marco continued. "Specifically virologists with experience in pharmaceutical development and bioweapon containment protocols."
Dimitri leaned back in his chair. "That's a very specific skill set."
"Which is exactly why it's the perfect cover," Marco said. "A businessman trying to recruit scientists looks suspicious. But a virologist trying to join The Covenant's research division? That's believable. That's exactly what they're hunting for."
