Chapter 154

It was a drug, a weapon, and a delicate thread that could control a puppet. … James pushed the door open and said in a soft voice, "We're here." "Finally!" Ashley slumped onto the steps, gripping the railing for support. Elara's legs were weak and exhausted, and she began to regret choosing to take the stairs. Eryndor's gaze was lowered and devoid of emotion. Elara felt sleepy. Hunger and the half-hour-long climb had left her limbs weak. On the other hand, Ashley looked miserable, mentioning the need to stop by the supermarket for chocolate. But things weren't going so smoothly on James' end. From the moment they reached the 37th floor, he had lost contact with his team. This floor was a specially developed shopping center within the Aether Spire Hotel Apartments. Due to the height of the buildings and the high population density, almost every building had a designated shopping center like this. Due to the power outage, the entire floor was dark. Although the weather was