sprinted away only daring to slow his
Pace once he confirmed there were no
pursuers behind him he surveyed his
surroundings ensuring he was in safe
location and let out a deep breath his
taut nerves finally beginning to relax
he chuckled bitterly to himself
wondering if he was truly destined to be
homeless during the new year though he
could disregard everything and
shamelessly seek Refuge with any friend
to celebrate the Spring Festival deep
down he was reluctant to intrude upon
others family gatherings during such a
special time a hotel was certainly not a
viable option after all he had become
the focal point of public attention with
every move potentially attracting
countless eyes if he recklessly entered
a hotel he would likely be surrounded by
enthusiastic crowds the moment he
attempted to register with his ID suene
fell into a momentary revery when
suddenly a thought flashed through his
mind he recalled that during the award
ceremony as a reward he had received a
villa located in the capital wasn't he
that the very place that would serve as
his ideal Refuge at this moment with
this realization excitement surged
within him
that Villa could undoubtedly become his
temporary Sanctuary Resolute in his
decision suene quickly hailed the taxi
directing it toward the Villa's
location was already 10:00 at night and
the subway had long ceased operation
rendering the city streets somewhat
desolate seated in the back of Taxi
suene instinctively raised the collar of
his coat to Shield half of his face he
endeavored to avoid excessive eye
contact with the outside world fearing
the onset of unnecessary troubles
however the driver appeared to take a
particular interest in this unusual
passenger frequently glancing at him
through the rearview mirror s the
vehicle approached the vicinity of the
military compound the driver had no
choice but to stop the car with a hint
of apology he turned to suene and said
young man just ahead lies the military
compound and my vehicle cannot enter I
kindly ask you to disembark and walk a
short distance fortunately the
destination was the military compound
had it been some remote Wilderness he
would have already alerted the
authorities to apprehend this suspicious
individual all right driver suene nodded
in understanding and as soon as the
vehicle connected with the intelligent
terminal the payment was completed upon
exiting the car suene stepped onto the
road shrouded at night walking
approximately 300 M as as he drew nearer
the outline of the military compound
gradually materialized in the darkness
the Towering Gates loomed majestically
resembling an penetrable barrier it was
impossible for Outsiders to circumvent
or scale the walls as reconnaissance
drones continuously patroled the area
without interruption or blind spots 2
fully armed guards stood at the entrance
their Gaz is sharp as eagles they stood
upright as if they were rifles
themselves steadfastly adhering to
protocol despite the chill in the AI or
as Sue Gene approached one of the guards
stepped forward raising his rifle
slightly seemingly to remind him to
maintain distance comrade please halt
the guard voice was grave and Powerful
this is the military compound please
present your identification should you
wish to visit friends or relatives you
must have someone familiar come to
escort you every individual within the
compound even those sweeping or shopping
for groceries he recognized yet he had
never seen the person before him I am
suene I belong to this compound though I
have yet to visit suene aware of the
rules promptly presented his ident
ification suu suene the moment the guard
received the document his eyes widened
in disbelief as he scrutinized the name
and photograph he raised his gaze to