Chapter LXIII: Potestas Conquiescamus
Adrian takes a tricycle ride to his friend's house, heading towards the sitio of Poblacion del Oeste, still within Ciudad Fernandina. The road is familiar, passing by the Cemetery Chapel and the well-known Bulevar de Liberacio. His mind is clouded with thoughts of Bennett, and the anticipation of tonight's rescue mission makes his heartbeat slightly faster.
As the tricycle stops in front of a modest but well-kept house, Adrian pays the fare and steps down. He walks towards the door, knocking lightly before pushing it open. The moment he steps inside, he is immediately caught off guard by a sudden movement—
A little girl armed with an arnis stick stands in a defensive stance, her sharp eyes locked on Adrian.
Startled, Adrian takes a step back before
