After Lia left, Noel determined they couldn't stay there any longer. He took Barn and Phil down the stairs, waited a few seconds before he stepped into the black and silent hallway.
The end of the hallway drew closer but just as they were about to reach it, the door was violently kicked open and a familiar rough voice roared,
"I know you lot are there!"
It was the same they heard at the entrance who gave orders to the others.
In the darkness, Noel couldn't make out his face but could guess who this voice belonged to. His proud and arrogant demeanor were indistinguishable.
"There you are," his hostility magnified the malice in his eyes as he stared at Noel and the others behind him.
Noel assessed the situation and relaxed. Kil was alone. None of the other intruders were backing him up. He could easily divert Kil's attention and let Barn and Phil escape.
"Here we are," Noel walked in front of Kil. They were about the same height.
Kil scoffed, "Confident, aren't we?"
