บท 611: 27 West Gallon Street (2)

His footsteps were soft as he continued to circle the building, eyes scanning for a potential point of entry. Then he spotted it: a window that seemed reachable, but it required climbing. Erik's heart pounded in his chest as he realized the risk involved. Inside, Erik had to be careful since there were no cameras and he didn't know how many people were there.

Ducking into a nearby alley, he activated the Chameleon Veil, feeling the familiar sensation as his form faded from sight. He knew it wouldn't render him entirely invisible, yet sufficient to evade detection by passersby.

He glanced at the sun, noticing how its rays played across the surrounding surfaces, creating shifting patterns of light and shadow. He knew his movements could cause unusual disruptions in those patterns, but he had no choice.

Time was of the essence, and he needed to act quickly.