Part 37: A Small Town

As I emerged from the depths of the Crow headquarters, the weight of uncertainty still heavy upon my shoulders, I found myself faced with a seemingly insurmountable obstacle—a massive gate that barred my passage to the outside world.

With no key in sight and the gate stubbornly refusing to budge, I knew that brute force alone would not suffice to overcome this formidable barrier. But as I surveyed my surroundings with a keen eye, a glimmer of hope sparked within me at the sight of two levers nestled in the corners of the gate.

Determined to unlock the mystery of the gate's mechanism, I approached the levers with cautious optimism, my fingers trembling slightly as I grasped the first one and pushed it downward. To my dismay, however, the gate remained firmly shut, its heavy frame unmoved by my efforts.