He was too busy last night studying the map Cogs stole and coming up with this crazy plan. “The tunnel only takes us under Sector Alpha. We still need a way to get upstairs without triggering an alarm. If we're officially transferred, we'll get access badges. That would be better.” “Prince Valerius’s plan has a 17 percent probability of success,” Grimbolt’s voice cracked. “While low, that’s the highest probability we have right now. Sneaking in without permission has a probability of success of under 5 percent.” “See? Even Grimbolt agrees,” said Valerius. “Now shut up and get ready. Garm is watching us.” Across the factory floor, Foreman Garm watched them from his platform, his small eyes narrowed. He was clearly waiting for Grimbolt to make just one small mistake. “All right, Grimbolt,&r

“We have to get in there,” Valerius said. “Grimbolt, how much time do we have?” “Varg didn’t give a deadline,” Grimbolt replied. “That means he doesn’t expect us to finish. That means no one will be watching us closely.”Last Updated : 2026-01-27

'Do not panic,' Grimbolt's voice seemed to echo in his mind, replaying their training lessons from the workshop that felt so far away now. ‘If cornered, don't fight back. Show weakness. Be more pathetic, more stupid than they think. Arrogance is their blind spot.' Valerius didn't raise his head to challenge Varg. Instead, he did the opposite. He let his shoulders slump further, as if the weight of the tray had suddenly become too heavy. He let his inner fears surface, bringing tears to his eyes. He didn't need to act much. He looked exactly like himself: a scared, dirty, and completely out-of-place twelve-year-old boy. “I-I’m sorry, sir,” he stammered, his voice cracking as if he were about to cry. “My eyes… they were left to me by my mother. They’re all I have left of her. People always say they don’t suit my face.” He went bac

“Not a dead end,” said Grimbolt. “Just an obstacle.” He pointed upwards. About twenty meters above them, there was a small maintenance platform that led to the roof. 

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From his hidden position on the dark roof, Grimbolt couldn't see into the warehouse but could feel the silent alarm now howling throughout Vexxos' security network. The warning lights on the roofs of the surrounding buildings that had been off now began to flash red in a silent rhythm.Last Updated : 2026-01-30