Hunting for Shade (25)

The town hall stood engulfed in flames. Bright orange and red tongues of fire licked the aged walls, devouring the structure with voracious intensity.

Smoke billowed into the night sky, forming a dark cloud that could be seen from miles away.

The fire illuminated the surrounding ruins, casting long, ominous shadows across the debris-strewn ground and showing the faces of Shade's gang members trying to rescue him, only to be blocked by Laria's men.

It was a scene of chaos.

Despite the inferno, a figure emerged from the burning building at a calm pace.

Unhurried, the person walked through the main entrance, which was now a gaping maw framed by fire.

The flames seemed to part ways for him.

As he stepped into the cool night air, the firelight danced across his features, revealing a composed expression that betrayed no sign of panic or distress.