Alex walked through the empty corridors of the [Hatred Sect's Hideout], his footsteps echoing in the silence.
The place was abandoned, its members having fled in a panic, leaving behind only the remnants of their failed mission.
Some might wonder why he let them go.
Why would he allow members of a sect that once drove humanity to the brink of extinction to simply escape?
The answer was simple: the curse.
Just like Dominic, every member of the [Hatred Sect] was probably bound by a powerful curse, one that would kill them instantly if they ever disobeyed or attempted to run.
Most of them weren't even aware of it.
That didn't matter to Alex.
He didn't need to waste his energy on them.
Instead, he kept moving forward, his mind focused solely on what lay ahead.
For nearly an hour, he walked through the hideout, his pace steady, unwavering.
And then, at last, he reached it.
