Chapter 57 - Transaction

Once more, Ophelia took command of the vehicle, her resolve unyielding as she aimed to skillfully maneuver past the clustered group.

Meanwhile, ensconced within the expansive carriage, the imposing figure of the corpulent man perceived the rapid approach of the vehicle. A palpable intensity ignited in his gaze, fueled by a recognition of impending confrontation as the distant form of the car began to solidify on the horizon.

"Bring that object to a halt!" His command reverberated through the air, a testament to his authority, directed at his companions, or conceivably his subordinates. Their purpose was abundantly clear: to stop the encroaching object at any cost.

Yet, amidst this orchestrated scene of readiness, the subordinates grappled with uncertainty, their comprehension of the object's nature obscured. Armed and vigilant, they swiftly formed a fortified barricade upon the road, weaponry bristling in the face of the unknown.