Chapter 1806: Struggle in the Shadow

"Are those kids?!"

Slater’s eyes dilated, catching sight of some women, but mostly children, inside. It seemed all of them were sedated, as they were sleeping in various positions. A few were awake, but they just stared up at him, their dark eye bags and barely evident life a stark contrast.

Slater instinctively moved the lantern for a better look, but just as he did, a small hand suddenly grabbed him. With her tiny arm, she was able to reach out.

"Please, no more." Suddenly, a gaunt face pressed against the metal bars. "My little sister can’t breathe anymore—please, get us out of here!"

Slater’s eyes widened, staring at the child’s gaunt face, one eye badly bruised.

"Hey!" one of the guards yelled, marching forward. "This kid really—"

As the guard moved closer, the little girl kept muttering to Slater, not letting him go. Before Slater could say anything, a baton struck the child’s arm.

"Ah!" Her yelp faded as the baton also hit the metal bar, producing a sharp metallic noise. She quickly drew her hand inside, holding her arm, her eyes fixed on the man who had struck her.

The man hissed once more, clicking his tongue irritably. However, he didn’t bother with her anymore as he faced Slater.

"You—aren’t you listening?!" he raised his voice, annoyed. "I told you to keep your distance!"

Slater gulped, his eyes discreetly falling to the little girl.

man.

scowled. "You

aside and gestured for him to walk away first. He glanced

as Slater reached the second guard who was standing beside him, he

are you doing?" asked

around to

his words died in his throat as he studied the two men. After a deep breath, a smile that didn’t reach his eyes appeared

have something

and pushed it up, hitting him right under the chin. At the same time, he raised his foot and kicked the other man

got kicked tumbled back. Meanwhile, the one who was hit under the chin had his head cocked back. However, the latter didn’t fall

landing on the stone floor with a sharp clack. That very second, the lights inside instantly died, leaving nothing but the sparks

BANG! BANG! BANG!

and twist it. In the blink of an eye, the strap was

turned off, their only source of light was the faint light coming from the open door. In it, Slater and the man’s struggling shadows

was going on. They knew there was a struggle, but all they could do was watch Slater’s and the other

few

second, all they heard

shadows, watching as one of the bodies went limp in the fall. Now, all they

his hand. When he stabilized his breathing, he turned around and walked toward the

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