Chapter 127

A soft chime echoed as the elevator doors of the hotel apartment slid open. Yet, no one stepped out. After a moment, the doors automatically closed. But seconds later, the elevator chimed again. The doors reopened, casting a slanted shadow onto the hallway. The guard in the security room noticed the strange behavior of the elevator. Thinking it was malfunctioning, he opened the door and walked toward the elevator. But to his surprise, he found someone inside the elevator. That figure was drenched from head to toe. He stood unsteadily, his forehead pressing against the elevator wall in an unnaturally rigid posture with his back facing the door. He seemed like he couldn't stand upright without support. "Hello, do you need any help?" The security guard stepped forward, assuming the man was drunk. Was that a tenant who had just returned from outside? Otherwise, why was he soaking wet? "Why don't you step out first? I can grab you a towel from the security office." The guard re