The Conflict Between WHO and the Consortium
InfernoThe opposing goals of the World Health Organization and the Consortium create a tense power struggle.
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The Hidden Client

The Secret Agreement
The Consortium's Role
The Consortium agrees to hide Zobrist from the WHO. The Provost sees it as a lucrative contract, not realizing the potential danger.
The WHO's Search
Sinskey and her team spend a year trying to locate Zobrist, but the Consortium's resources keep him hidden. The conflict is one of covert operations.
The Escalation
The conflict intensifies when Zobrist dies and the plague is discovered. The two organizations are forced into direct confrontation.
The Confrontation in Florence

The Chase
The SRS Team vs. Consortium Agents
After Langdon's disappearance, the SRS team (WHO) and Vayentha (Consortium) both pursue him. Brüder and his men believe Langdon has switched sides, while the Consortium wants to protect Zobrist's project.
The Misunderstanding
Langdon, suffering from amnesia, does not know whom to trust. He runs from both sides, leading to chaos and violence.
The Resolution
Eventually, the Provost realizes the truth and contacts Sinskey. They cooperate to find the plague, but the damage is done.
One year before the story
March 18