Chapter 1274

It had been twenty minutes since Hesper confronted Victor. She was anxious right now. All she wanted was to see Rickard again. When Hesper saw that the garden resembled a maze rather than a garden, she realized why the others were hesitant to follow her inside. The intricate pathways made her feel slightly disoriented, and the effect of inhaling the Iron Blossom gas added to her unease. However, she did not have time to dwell on it. Hesper and Rickard had once run together under the night sky during their youth, feeling like they owned the whole world. Even though they faced multiple misunderstandings and obstacles in their life, they eventually found their way back to each other. Finally, after running for what felt like an eternity, Hesper decided to stop. Looking up at the moon in the night sky, she sighed deeply, her breath heavy with exhaustion. "Rickard… I think… I'm gonna lose you this time…" Suddenly, the sound of gunshots from outside pierced the silent night. Hesper did