Bab 54: Chapter 54
"Drive."
Seeing Elena hesitating, Eren repeated himself, "I'll tell you when to turn."
Though puzzled by Eren's strange behavior since getting into the car, Elena chose to follow George's orders and comply.
Once the engine roared to life, the police car—with its sirens off—merged into the bustling New York traffic. They navigated street after street, with Eren periodically using his "lipstick divination" to recalibrate their direction.
Elena's driving skills were impressive; even when Eren abruptly directed a turn at an intersection, she executed it with precision and minimal delay.
Half an hour later, after circling a particular building, Eren became convinced that Helen was inside. A final divination confirmed his suspicion.
Instead of stopping immediately, Eren directed Elena to drive another block or two and take a turn into a narrow alleyway, ensuring they were out of sight of the target building. Finally, he had her park by a small bakery.
"Why are we stopping here?" Elena asked, puzzled, as she killed the engine.
Eren tucked the crescent pendant and lipstick back into his pocket before responding. "Officer Elena, I just realized I skipped dinner. Could you get me some bread from that bakery?"
"Excuse me?" Elena shot Eren an incredulous look, her expression practically shouting, Are you serious right now?
Eren doubled down. "Oh, and a drink too. Here's ten bucks." He handed her a bill, his fingers leaving faint afterimages in the air, a subtle nudge that seemed to ease her resistance.
Though annoyed, Elena ultimately shook her head and got out of the car. This kid must be in shock after everything he's been through. Fine, I'll indulge him this once.
While Elena disappeared into the bakery, Eren called George.
"George, I think I've found where Helen is."
"What?!"
George had just left Eren's house, intending to regroup with his partner Vinny, when Eren's words stopped him in his tracks. His heart raced as he barked into the phone, "Where?"
Eren glanced at a street sign. "8th Avenue, near 39th Street. A building labeled 'Abbott Freezing Company.' I don't know how many hostiles are inside, so if you want to save Helen, you'll need backup."
To bolster his words, Eren used a touch of the Mind Imprint Technique, ensuring George felt the weight of his urgency.
George's bloodshot eyes gleamed with determination as he growled, "Don't worry. I'll get Helen out, no matter the cost."
As George prepared to end the call, Eren added, "One more thing—approach quietly. Don't make a big show of force. If they feel cornered, they might lash out. Helen's still in their hands."
"Understood. I'll handle it," George replied, his voice as cold as steel before hanging up.
With backup called, Eren rummaged through the police car and found a baseball cap someone had left behind. After donning it, he exited the car just as Elena returned with a bag of bread and a drink.
Taking the items, Eren said, "When George and his team arrive, wait here for them. I'll check things out up ahead."
Before Elena could protest, Eren was already walking away, leaving her standing in confusion.
Eren blended seamlessly into the pedestrian traffic on the street, his cap pulled low as he carried his bread and drink like any ordinary passerby. The building housing "Abbott Freezing Company" loomed ahead.
He planned to scout the area before George and his team arrived. However, he had already used divination to confirm that this reconnaissance would be safe, ensuring his confidence as he proceeded.
Within minutes, Eren reached the building. The five-story structure was L-shaped, with its street-facing side serving as the company's front office and the adjacent wing converted into a series of cold storage units. Behind the building, a small lot served as a loading area for trucks.
At this late hour, the surrounding businesses and offices were well-lit, their windows glowing brightly against the dark New York night. In stark contrast, the Abbott building stood shrouded in darkness, with only the guard station at the entrance showing any sign of life.
Avoiding the security cameras, Eren ducked into a shadowy corner and retrieved the champagne-colored lipstick. His eyes darkened as he focused his energy for another round of divination.
This time, the lipstick pointed not toward the main building but to one of the adjacent cold storage units.
In a cold storage unit?
Moving stealthily, Eren crept along the walls, staying in the shadows as he approached the indicated unit. Once close, he took a deep breath and activated his Spirit Sight.
As he channeled more of his spiritual energy into his eyes, the faint colors and lines of auras began to sharpen and intensify. Within moments, his enhanced sight penetrated the walls of the cold storage unit, revealing the energy signatures within.
(End of Chapter)
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