66: I am being followed - Part 1

"Join you? Join you in what, exactly?" 

Lucas repeated, raising an eyebrow. 

The teenager's smile widened, and he clasped his hands together as if he were about to deliver a grand speech. 

"I'm part of a group dedicated to uncovering the secrets of the universe," he said dramatically. "We study ancient magic, forgotten relics, and hidden knowledge that most people are too afraid to even think about."

Lucas looked amused. 

"So...a cult?"

The teenager's expression faltered for a moment before he laughed.

"We're not a cult. We're seekers of truth. People like us—people with potential—are meant to rise above the ordinary and achieve greatness. That's what I'm offering. No wait…that is a Cult. So, are you interested?" 

The teenager said, though his tone wasn't entirely convincing. 

Lucas turned to Liam, his smirk growing wider. 

"And he picked you for this? Kid, I didn't know you were destined for greatness."