CHAPTER 26
Author: Sky Runner
last update2026-05-19 18:19:01

Lucas finally located the elevator after walking through different hallways inside the massive Technica headquarters.

He stood in front of the elevator for a brief moment before pressing the button. A soft sound echoed as the doors slid open smoothly.

Lucas stepped inside quietly and glanced at the shiny metallic walls around him. For a second, he saw his reflection staring back at him.

The patched trousers and worn shirt.

The tired face of a man who had spent years in prison.

His expression
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