Theo and Ethan moved deeper into the restricted area, their footsteps echoing faintly through the empty streets.
The further they went, the quieter it became, until even the distant traffic faded away.
Ethan slowed beside him, scanning the surroundings.
''We'll start from here,'' he said. ''This is where most of the sightings were reported.''
Theo nodded once.
The two split slightly, though still within a few meters of each other, checking the nearby alleys and corners.
'There are so many homeless people here,' Theo thought, glancing at them in pity.
For a moment, he remained silent.
'If I hadn't gotten the system… would I have been one of them?'
He shook his head, forcing the thought out of his mind.
Just then, a loud rumbling noise echoed out in front of him.
Theo's head snapped up instantly.
Ethan immediately ran back to his side, his eyes scanning the area.
''First right corner in front!'' he shouted, pointing ahead.
