Argus's Point of View
We woke up at 4 a.m., earlier than we had anticipated. After having breakfast, getting dressed, and gathering our gear, I took a moment to glance around my apartment, silently bidding goodbye to the life I had built here. I knew I wouldn't return. If we were caught, there was a high chance that I would be killed, possibly by Lucius. I had to believe that the Moon Goddess would keep Elara, Taryn, and me safe and that our plan would succeed.
The drive to the Collective's headquarters was peaceful. I deliberately chose the longer route to savor my last time driving my black Ferrari Purosangue. I took the scenic back roads, allowing me to reach its maximum speed of 310 km per hour. Taryn and Elara were ecstatic about the speed, and their unwavering trust in me meant a l
