The shelter

Erik's heart was pounding in his chest as he ran through New Alexandria's empty streets. He was overjoyed as he killed Nathaniel and obtained his power, but the fact that someone else was implicated in his assassination attempt was disturbing.

Who the hell was this Achim? Why did he help Nathaniel? He knew the two frequently met in the last period, as Erik saw some conversations between them in the past, but they rarely talked through messages and probably only did so in person. He had to find out who this guy was, which was problematic since the Crystal Cross Gang was still searching for him. Aside from this, there was a more concerning problem at hand: Erik had to reach the shelter before a monster he couldn't face found him.

As he ran, Erik kept his eyes peeled for any sign of danger. He knew the thaids were still lurking nearby, searching for prey and waiting for their chance to strike.