Chapter 54: Chapter 54: Government System

Chapter 54: Government System

Axel sat in the large waiting room, his entire body rigid with tension. Even though he knew Annie was safe, he struggled to keep his composure from fracturing into a thousand jagged pieces. The image of the cloaked man, crumpled beneath his fists, haunted him. The satisfaction he'd felt as he broke bone after bone—treasuring each snap—terrified him. There had been a part of him that enjoyed it far more than he should have. And that, more than anything, disturbed him.

But now wasn't the time to think about it. He had more pressing matters to focus on.

Annie had passed out shortly after surviving the explosion—likely due to the remnants of Cell's influence—and was in the hospital receiving treatment. Her survival was nothing short of a miracle, but Axel couldn't help but wonder what toll it had taken on her. He let out a shaky breath.