Chapter 61

I took a deep breath before following Auriel to the back of the building. It was quiet with no signs of human activity, but we didn't let our guards down.

"Listen, we're going to have to climb to the third floor balcony. We can't take too long. They can only keep the security system power out for an hour," Auriel spoke as he readied some rope. "I'll climb first then help you up using this rope. Tie it around your waist when I drop it."

"Don't worry! I've done something like this before."

"What?" He was shocked to hear my words.

"Well, in a videogame though."

He sighed. "I should have known."

Auriel began climbing up the building like a seasoned assassin. I stared in awe. Eventually, he made it to the balcony and dropped the rope for me. I followed his instructions and tied it around my waist. I was about to start climbing when he began pulling me up, making me dangle in midair.

"Almost there," he said in a low voice once I was near the balcony.