Chapter 1657

Maeve's aim had been precise, but the number of enemies was too much to overcome. Her earlier words to Zion echoed in her mind. "I guess even if I run out of bullets, you'll already be by my side, won't you?" But unfortunately, she wouldn't get to wait for him this time. A thunderous gunshot ripped through the air. Tessa's bullet, shielded by the mercenaries, found its mark and pierced straight into Maeve's chest. The sound of the shot jolted Lyra, prompting her to shout at the group behind her. "Hurry! Move faster!" Charlie, Sheldon, and the others were already weaving through the dense forest. They hadn't stayed outside to wait. The moment Zion left, they had plunged into the thick underbrush. With so many of them, they managed to piece together the right direction from their shared recollections of the terrain. Once they spotted the flare, they rushed toward it right away. The gunfire grew louder. And then came the final, echoing shot, followed by a chilling silence.