Chapter 413: Entering the city (1)

However, as he turned his head to the side to look at Samuel, he experienced a brief comfort. With his robust build and determined demeanor, Samuel seemed to give off an aura of strength and certainty that was infectious to those around him.

Erik's heart was slightly agitated, but the older man's assurance seemed to dispel those feelings and replace them with a glimmer of hope and a steely resolve.

Erik was well aware that they were in a very precarious situation and that the difficulties they were about to encounter would be enormous.

However, he felt a surge of courage when Samuel was by his side, and the determination of their mission gave him fuel to keep going. It was a nightmare that he would have to face, not by himself this time but with friends by his side.

They had a goal to work toward and a place to recover, and he was prepared to fight for them both.