The alleys between the buildings were filled with darkness and a chilling atmosphere, but Adam felt at ease as he strolled through them, hands in his pockets. He escorted Elyra to his residence and then set off to explore the city himself.
Surveying the gloomy alleys and smelling the repulsive smell emanating from the garbage, Adam squinted and felt a sense of disgust. Soon, a fire ignited a heap of trash, spreading rapidly and consuming everything in its path.
"Even though this is Amarantha gang territory, it should at least smell normal here," Adam grimaced.
The alleys resembled a labyrinth, and if Adam hadn't known the map and secret entrances beforehand, he would never have been able to find his way out of there.
S-s-s…
A sound resembling the whistle of the wind reached Adam's ears, but he paid no attention to it and pushed open a hidden door, entering yet another straight alley. Flashes of light appeared behind him, moving swiftly.
