Hidden within the confines of the metal box in the house's chimney, Vicente held his breath, keeping his body as still as he possibly could in order to avoid being detected.
After spending five tense minutes there, he concluded that no one had discovered him. However, despite this assurance, he stayed still for a while to ensure his enemies wouldn't notice his presence.
The motive behind this robbery was to harm the family that had dared to retaliate against his group. However, the stakes were high for Vicente. If he was caught or seen stealing, that would bring about several problems.
As long as there was no concrete evidence that would link him to what he had done there, Vicente could not be publicly implicated by the royal forces. However, if he was spotted leaving this place, he would be immediately recognized as a criminal and could even potentially result in having a bounty on his head.
