Chapter 788

The small forest on the Southon outskirts was tranquil. At this time of year, the majority of the trees were barren, with no thick leaves to provide cover. Although it was still daylight, the desolation around the forest made anyone standing within feel particularly uneasy. Skyler glanced at the diamond watch on her wrist. It was already nearly an hour past the agreed-upon time, and the person who arranged this meeting still hadn't shown up. After such a lengthy wait, her patience had run out. She took out her phone, intending to call and urge the person to come. However, hurried footsteps suddenly sounded behind her before she could make the call. Skyler instinctively turned around. A sack was thrown over her head before she could see who was approaching. "Let me go! Let me go this instant! What do you want from me?" No one responded to her series of questions. Instead, a giant bat landed hard on her back. She instantly let out a painful scream as her back hadn't fully healed fr