By the time everyone had reached the MGM Grand hotel, they were borderline exhausted from the bus ride over. In fact, it had taken them about thirty-five minutes to get there. As they entered the grand lobby of the MGM Grand, Aurelia scanned the bustling surroundings, searching for any sign of Keiko or Arkady. The group split up to cover more ground, each member determined to locate their missing friend. Eddie approached the front desk and inquired about any guests matching Keiko's description, while Genie and Flavia discreetly asked around the hotel lounge area. Aurelia decided to check out the gaming floors, knowing that Arkady and his brother Yevgeny had a penchant for blackjack. No sign of the brothers or Keiko there.

As Aurelia made her way through the vibrant floors of the MGM Grand, she couldn't help but marvel at the dazzling array of lights and sounds surrounding her. The slot machines chimed merrily, and the roulette wheels spun with anticipation. Despite the lively atmosphere, there was still no sign of the brothers or Keiko. She continued her search, weaving through crowds of enthusiastic gamblers and curious onlookers.

"Dammit," Aurelia muttered to herself. "Where could Keiko be? She has to be around here somewhere."

She stopped a passing attendant and asked for help.

"Have you seen two adult men and a young woman come through here?" she asked.

"No, I'm sorry," the attendant replied. "But I'll keep an eye out and let you know if I see anything."

"Oh..." Aurelia's face deflated a little. "Well, thanks anyway."

"No problem. It's the least I can do."

With that, the attendant just walked away, leaving a disappointed Aurelia in his wake. She decided to move on to another area and scan it for any sign of the brothers and/or Keiko. As her eyes moved across the casino floor, a small figure suddenly emerged from behind a nearby pillar. To Aurelia's surprise, Keiko was standing there, looking lost and confused. Aurelia's heart leaped with relief at the sight of Keiko. She rushed over to her, enveloping her in a tight hug.

"Keiko, what happened to you?" Aurelia asked once she'd broken away from the hug.

Keiko shook her head, unable to speak. Aurelia noticed tears streaming down her face and led her to a quiet corner of the casino, where they talked until Keiko was finally able to explain what had happened, from being offered a drink to waking up with hands bound behind her with a plastic bag to being forced into a marriage with Arkady for presumed religious reasons. All Aurelia could do was listen as Keiko recounted feeling as if she'd been robbed of her autonomy, trapped in a life she had never chosen and being forced to share her life with someone who had become her captor.

Aurelia knew all too well that Keiko's story was not just an isolated incident; it was a reflection of the darker sides of human experiences that often lurk just beneath the surface. Aurelia remembered when she and Flavia had first encountered the Warden and the Mistress, how they'd told the sisters about how the inmates usually ended up at Superjail and Ultraprison respectively. It made her a little queasy just thinking about in retrospect, how human beings could be capable of so much good in the world and be capable of the most depraved behavior imaginable. It was why, as Warden put it, the world deserved to be conquered.

"Okay, well, we came all this way down here just to find you and save you," Aurelia said. "We're gonna get you out of this."

Keiko stared at her hopefully. "You will?"

Aurelia nodded. "Absolutely. Just follow me. I've got a plan."

Keiko nodded and followed Aurelia as they continued down the passageway. She could feel her heart racing with anticipation in her chest. She trusted Aurelia and hoped beyond hope that her plan would work. She'd been so broken down being here that she was desperate for anything to happen at this point. As they made their way through the dimly lit passageways of the casino, Aurelia outlined her plan to Keiko in hushed tones. The key was to act quickly and decisively, using their wits and whatever resources they could gather along the way. They had to be stealthy and avoid drawing attention to themselves as they navigated through the maze-like corridors. Keiko followed along as best as she could, and yet there was a voice nagging at the back of her mind to keep an eye out for Arkady. He could spot them at any point and undo all their progress.

The two women moved through the shadows, their footsteps muffled, their eyes darting from one corner to the next. Aurelia's plan was intricate, with several contingencies in place, and Keiko did her best to commit every detail to memory. They had to be flawless in their execution if they were to have any chance of escaping this gilded prison. As they drew closer to finding the group and rejoining them, there was palpable tension in the air. Keiko could feel the adrenaline coursing through her veins, her senses heightened, ready to react at a moment's notice. This was their chance, their only chance, and they couldn't afford to make a single mistake.

Eventually, they managed to reunite with the group.

"Aurelia!" Flavia exclaimed. "You did it!"

"Yep," Aurelia replied. "And not a moment too soon."

"Right. Now we just need to leave this place and we'll be home free. Let's go!"

"No need to tell me twice!"

And so, with Aurelia's leadership and Keiko's determination, they pressed on towards the exit of the casino. Every step was taken with caution, knowing that one wrong move could jeopardize their escape. The sense of urgency hung in the air as they navigated through the maze-like corridors, staying alert for any sign of danger. They almost made it out before they were surrounded by hundreds of Lord Stingray's henchmen.

"Going somewhere?" one of them asked.

Uh-oh. They were good as screwed.