Chapter 155 Descent into Darkness

John winced at the mention of weapons, a pacifist at his core. "Are you sure about that, Marie? We're not soldiers." "John," Marie countered, her voice firm, "we're walking into a den of vipers. The consortium isn't known for its gentle persuasion. We need to be prepared for anything." A heavy silence descended upon the room. John knew she was right, but the thought of taking a life, even in self-defense,filled him with dread. Finally, Olivia spoke up. "There's an old gun safe in the basement of my cabin," she said, her voice a low murmur. "Left over from… well, from another life. It's enough for protection, but use it only as a last resort." John looked at her, surprised by the offer. Olivia, the woman who used to be the epitome of luxury and power, was now offering them the tools of violence. It was a stark reminder of the lengths to which they were all willing to go to bring down the consortium. The next few days were a blur of activity. John and Marie scoured the city for supp