Chapter: 2595

Allen quickly dashed into an alley, which unfortunately led to a dead end.

He stopped at the alley's end, facing a high wall. As he turned back, he saw the figures who had pursued him now blocking the entrance.

They were five in total, all adults. Allen could barely make out their well-defined muscles and various old scars on their exposed skin. He knew instantly he was outmatched.

Despair washed over him.

The group's leader approached swiftly, black cloth in hand, and tried to grab Allen by the shoulder.