Rafael Silva retraced his steps, heading toward the site where the external aid team had previously conducted their research.
Dusk fell quickly, and darkness enveloped the area.
As they followed the path, the sky rapidly darkened. Maze Village had no streetlights, and the visible range shrank quickly, the darkness providing Rafael Silva with a protective cloak.
—Marcus Shaw and Oliver Scott lacked Nora Scott's foresight and hadn't prepared night vision goggles in advance.
"Bro, will we lose the trail like this?" Oliver Scott nudged Marcus Shaw's arm, asking softly.
Marcus Shaw remained calm, stating, "This is in the direction of the research site."
"Hmm?"
Oliver Scott then realized, making sure to pay attention to the route.
After a pause, Marcus Shaw added, "The latter part of this path only leads to dead ends, unless he chooses to climb over a wall after entering a cul-de-sac."
