Chapter 20

Some of the gifts Anthony had prepared could be found right away, while some could only be obtained by winning a game or solving a riddle. Stella spent a lot of effort and used every method she could think of. So far, she had only managed to collect seven gifts. They were items such as expensive jewelry, electronic devices, clothes, and so on. After finishing a round at the drop tower, Stella plopped down on a bench listlessly to rest. She would not budge, no matter how long Anthony had tried to persuade or encourage her. Eventually, Anthony left to buy some food to keep Stella energized. Not long after Anthony walked away, someone reached their hands out from behind Stella and covered her nose and mouth with a cloth. Stella lost consciousness before she could even put up a resistance. By the time she opened her eyes again, Stella found herself all tied up with a rope. She could not move a muscle. A chilly wind was blowing. Stella noticed she was on a suspended board, which was s