It was night.
On the outskirts of New York.
Far from the bustle and noise of the crowds, this place was exceptionally peaceful and quiet.
The stars shone brilliantly, scattered across the dark night sky like a magnificent painting.
The moon hung overhead, spilling gentle moonlight like a cascading Milky Way and illuminating the land below.
On this tranquil night, only the soft rustle of a breeze through the treetops and the chirping of insects and birds in the grass could be heard, creating a sense of oneness with nature.
Suddenly, a dazzling beam of light broke into the scene. As the rumble of an engine faded, a stretch Lincoln came to a stop.
The window rolled down, and a man poked his head out. He craned his neck to survey the surroundings, his brow furrowing.
"Come on, Aether, are you serious? Meeting out here in the middle of nowhere at night? This is starting to feel really fishy."
"You haven't been duped, have you? What if this so-called 'friend' of yours is actually a trafficker who specializes in kidnapping naive kids?"
Lin Ze burst out laughing at the suggestion. "No chance. You're overthinking it, Tony. Besides, even if they really were a trafficker, with this group, do you honestly think they could kidnap any of us?"
That brought them to the traveling party Lin Ze had painstakingly selected this time.
Safety was very, very well covered.
At those words, Tony swept his gaze over the other passengers, and the worry on his face instantly vanished.
"Fair point."
Paimon had already slipped out through the window while no one was looking. The chilly night breeze made her shiver, and when she turned around, she realized no one else was beside her.
"Oh, come on! If you don't have any objections,