Just as Shaan felt his hope begin to crumble, he suddenly heard footsteps approaching the door. Someone stopped outside. A key slid into the keyhole and turned, ready to unlock it.
"Hey, this is our chance," Shaan whispered to Theo. "The moment the door opens, we rush out with all our strength."
"That's a risky plan," Theo said as he slowly rose to his feet. "But we don't have another option. Let's try it."
A few seconds later, the door swung open. Shaan and Theo immediately charged forward with all their strength—but their plan failed. Two officers stood right outside. They blocked the way and shoved both of them hard, sending them crashing to the floor.
"Ah, damn it!"
"You think we're idiots?!" The brown-haired, curly-haired officer spat right in front of Shaan. "You all underestimate the members of the resistance."
"Hey, what do you guys actually want?!" Theo's gaze was cynical as he looked at the two officers in their black robes. "What?!" "
