Chains of Freedom

Li Wei slid back into the passenger seat, his eyes immediately drawn to the towering skyscrapers that dominated the cityscape. "It is just beautiful," he whispered.

The cool night air hit their faces as he moved his head to the window, absorbing the fresh air.

"This is awesome," he thought. He had never been to this part of Xingayen City before.

This part of the city was for the rich and elite, and he wouldn't have been allowed here anyway because he was a street rat bound in chains.

But now he was free. Funny how freedom feels like a dream when you've lived your whole life in a nightmare.

He thought. I'm not going to waste this chance. Who knows if I'll not ever be here again?"

The nurse's hands trembled on the steering wheel as she awaited his next command.

Suddenly, His attention was caught by an another billboard on one of the skyscraper.

His own face stared back at him, larger than life, with the words "WANTED" displayed beneath it in glowing red letters.

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│ [Ascendance System] Alert: Public exposure increased │

│ Threat level: Critical │

│ Recommendation: Seek immediate cover

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The high-tech city buzzed with activity even at this late hour. Sleek robots patrolled the streets, and drones hummed overhead, their sensors sweeping the area.

Li Wei's mind raced, knowing that every second in the open increased his risk of detection.

The nurse, suprised by the sight of Li Wei's wanted poster, spoke up. "Why are the Golden Dragon gang and the cops looking for you ?

His eyes flashed dangerously. " Just Shut up," he said his voice calm but cold, his grip tightening on the gun.

Desperation crept into the nurse's voice. "Can you please let me go now?"

"No," Li Wei said flatly, his tone brooking no argument.

"Please," she pleaded, her voice cracking with fear.

I said shut up!" He snarled.

Li Wei's mind raced, searching for a way out of this increasingly desperate situation. Suddenly, an idea struck him. He turned to the nurse.

"Listen carefully," he said, his voice low and intense. "You're going to drive me to your house. Now."

The nurse's eyes widened in terror, but she nodded, knowing she had no choice. As she put the car in gear.

But Li Wei was determined to escape. He had come too far, endured too much, to be caught now.

As the car merged back into traffic, heading towards an unknown destination, Li Wei's mind was already formulating his next move.

The car wound its way through the neon-lit streets of the active metropolis, each turn taking Li Wei further from the city center and deeper into the residential districts.

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│ [Ascendance System] Alert: Entering unfamiliar territory │

│ Threat level: Moderate

│ Recommendation: Maintain vigilance, prepare for unexpected │

│ variables │

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As they drove, Li Wei's eyes darted from shadow to shadow, scanning for any sign of any guards.

She guided the car down a narrow street lined with modest apartments, each building indistinguishable from the next in the dim light.

Li Wei's grip on his weapon tightened as they pulled up to a nondescript building. "Is this it?" he asked, his tone sharp with suspicion.

The nurse nodded, her eyes fixed on the dashboard. "Third floor, apartment 3B," she murmured.

Li Wei studied the building's facade, noting the security cameras at the entrance and the biometric scanner by the door. His mind raced, calculating the risks and potential escape routes.

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│ [Ascendance System] Warning: Multiple security measures │

│ detected │

│ Infiltration difficulty: High

│ Recommendation: Proceed with extreme caution │

└──────────────────────────

"Listen carefully," Li Wei said, his voice low and menacing. "We're going to walk in there like everything's normal.

Any sign of betrayal, And i promise you and your daughter inside the house will regret it. Understood?

The nurse nodded, her face pale in the dim light of the car's interior.

As they exited the vehicle, Li Wei kept the gun hidden but ready, his free hand gripping the nurse's arm tightly.

They approached the building's entrance, the nurse's trembling fingers fumbling with her key card.

The door slid open with a soft hiss, revealing a clean, white-walled lobby. Li Wei's eyes darted to the security camera in the corner, its red light blinking steadily.

He pulled the nurse closer, using her body to shield his face from view.

They entered the elevator, the tension thick in the confined space. As they ascended, Li Wei's mind raced through possible scenarios.

The elevator doors opened on the third floor, revealing a long, silent corridor. They moved towards apartment 3B, each step echoing in the quiet hallway.

As they reached the door, Li Wei leaned in close to the nurse's ear. "Open it," he whispered, his breath hot on her neck.

With shaking hands, she unlocked the door.

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