Hasty Escape

Jackson was at home, watching the news about the explosion on the street...

Wait, there was someone he recognized.

ALICIA!?

What is she up to?!

Oh, the phone's ringing.

"Hello! Alicia! What are you doing?" Jackson yelled into the phone as soon as he answered, "Never mind the explosion! Why are you shooting in public like that? You're causing us a lot of trouble!!!"

"We'll explain later; please open a portal," Alicia spoke rapidly, sounding very anxious.

"...Explain it now," Jackson said sternly before hanging up the phone. Then, he opened a portal under Alicia's feet, allowing her to slide in through the wall's portal exit.

"Your method is quite rough," Alicia struggled to get up, not forgetting to complain.

"Explain first," Jackson said with a cold look and a serious expression.

Alicia quickly explained the situation, gesturing wildly at times, making her appear comical, but the content was anything but funny.

It was utterly bizarrely terrifying!

Jackson frowned after listening, then pulled out a gun from the nearby drawer.

He stood up, as if making a significant decision, "I'm coming with you."

"Huh? But... shouldn't we consult the higher-ups on what to do?" Alicia looked puzzled.

"You don't understand how selfish the people in the higher-ups can be. If we tell them, who knows what they'll do to this boy?! And maybe it's them chasing after him!"

"Why would they chase after a kid?"

"He can explain himself. Anyway, let's run for now!"

Jackson opened a portal, then jumped in. Alicia, holding the child, rushed towards the portal with Jackson.

The portal closed.

At the same time, Jackson's home door was forcibly opened.