226 Chapter 225 (1/2)

Unlike the people down below, the people of that city looked like middle schoolers, so it was hard to say that she was a kid. It probably wasn't, but Leon couldn't help but feel like he was about to bully a kid who was bullied like every day.

”I don't have time to think about this kind of thing… I will use any means necessary to return home.”

The four warriors spread around the area to keep an eye on things around the research center. No experiments were being held at night, but in case someone unexpected approaches, it was their job to find a way and inform Leon.

Although Leon had zero stealth skills, he managed to approach the girl quite easily and without being noticed by anyone and even her. Maybe it was because she walked with her head down and sighing every moment, but it was hard to be sure. Every single building around was closed, and not a single living soul could be seen. Eventually, she felt something smelly, but before she could turn around, Leon grabbed her and pressed a steel spear against her neck.

”Scream, and you will die, say anything, and you will die. Use telepathy, and I will make your head roll.” Leon murmured.

The poor girl trembled like a leaf, and Leon felt like he just threatened a ten-year-old kid. She had the same height as Amanda when Leon left home to study overseas, so he felt incredibly guilty by doing that.

”Please don't kill me,” The girl said while she let tears flow. ”My grandfather won't give you a single coin for my life, but please don't kill me… I'm too young to die.”

”I told you not to say anything…” Leon said, annoyed. ”Don't say anything unless I ask something, do you understand?”

”Yes…” The girl said.

”You will turn around and guide me to the archives room at the research center,” Leon said. ”You won't do anything suspicious and won't try to stall for time. If you do that, I will let you go. Did you understand?”

”Yes, yes…” The girl said.

”Before that, tell me a route where we can avoid guards,” Leon said. ”I know that they erase your memories, but they only do that after you leave your post, right?”

”Y-yes… but I will only be able to access the archive room in eight hours.” The girl said. ”My access to that room is limited, and if I force my entrance on that place…”

”Shit… whatever, just guide me to the room.” Leon clicked his tongue. ” I will do the rest.”