Chapter 606 Following Sara


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    The morning sun cast a golden glow over the city as Erik and Reba settled into their car, parked inconspicuously across the street from Hummingbird Pharmaceutical.


    Their eyes were fixed on the modern building, waiting for any sign of Sara, the mysterious woman at the center of their investigation.


    Erik adjusted his binocrs, his heart pounding with anticipation. He had spent countless hours analyzing every detail of their n, ensuring that they were prepared for any unexpected turn of events. Reba, on the other hand, couldn''t help but feel a mixture of excitement and anxiety, her fingers nervously tapping against the side of the car.


    "I''ve got some sandwiches here," Reba said. "I sent the driver to buy them," she added. "Want some?"


    "Not now, but thanks for asking."


    Reba started munching on her sandwich; it had chicken, tomatoes, and lettuce, and she seemed to enjoy it.


    "I was wondering," she said with her mouth full. It was clear she didn''t care about appearances anymore with Erik. "Why did you leave Nokisi Point, Erik?" she asked, her eyes searching his face.


    "What brought you to this remote border city?"


    Erik''s eyes flickered, a distant look in his eyes as he thought back to his past. Of course, Erik never went to Nokisi Point; that was something that the biological supeputer made up to give him a background inside Etrium.


    "I wanted more opportunities," he began, his voice soft and reflective. "Nokisi Point was home, but it was also limiting. The Band of Giants had their own way of doing things, and I felt like I was stuck in a rut, unable to grow or get new opportunities. The Band of Giants'' presence there is too much. "


    Reba listened intently, her gaze unwavering, as Erik continued. She knew how much her mother''s guild could be oppressive sometimes. They had rights to every good hunting spot, monopolized a lot of the guild quests, and had many deals with merchants andpanies.


    Reba was aware of situations in which minor guilds had protested about the actions of the Band of Giants, only to have their operations shut down by the Mercenary Guild as a result of suchints. A gang of hunters once openly used the Band of Giants of monopolizing both the quests and the hunting grounds.


    The mercenaries had sent aint to the mercenary guild; however, shortly after doing so, the small group received an email from the mercenary guild instructing them not to meddle with the Band of Giants'' business. The hunters were helpless and had no choice but to leave their hunting grounds because they had no other options.


    "Coming to this city, I knew I would have the chance to carve my own path and be part of something bigger and more dynamic. There''s a sense of freedom here, a sense that anything is possible if you''re willing to take the risk."


    He looked at Reba, hidden by his mask. "And you know what? It''s been worth it. I''ve found friends, purpose, and challenges that have pushed me to grow in ways I never thought possible. Damn, I earn millions in a month, something I thought wasn''t possible in the past."


    Reba''s eyes softened, and there was warmth in her smile as she reached out to touch Erik''s arm. "I''m d you found what you were looking for," she said sincerely.


    Erik smiled behind the mask. "Thank you," he said to the young woman.


    They fell into apanionable silence, their attention returning to the Hummingbird Pharmaceutical building, but the atmosphere in the car had shifted. There was no longer any tension, just a sense of friendship and understanding.


    As the hours ticked by, they continued to watch and wait, their eyes never straying from the building. The Hummingbird Pharmaceutical building stood tall and imposing, its sleek ss exterior reflecting the surrounding city lights. Its modern design exuded a sense of sophistication and innovation.


    The building''s entrance was adorned with arge sign disying thepany''s logo and a stylized hummingbird in vibrant colors. The entrance appeared to be almost imprable because of the security personnel surrounding it. They exchanged asionalments, specting on Sara''s role in the conspiracy and discussing their next moves, but the conversation always circled back to theirmon mission.


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    Finally, as the afternoon wore on, they caught sight of Sara, her familiar figure emerging from the building, her movements purposeful and deliberate.


    "There she is," Erik whispered, his eyes narrowing as he watched her. "What do you think she''s up to?"


    Reba''s brow furrowed, her mind working quickly as she considered the possibilities. "I''m not sure, but we need to find out. We should follow her."


    Erik nodded with steely determination in his eyes. "Yes, but how? It depends on how she is going to move from here."


    They continued to watch Sara while she went to her car; it wasn''t much, and if she really was Lumina, that choice was probably made not to arouse suspiciousness or gazes on her.


    As Reba gave the driver the instruction to follow Sara''s flying car, her pulse quickened in anticipation of the increasing excitement that woulde as the pursuit got underway. They watched as Sara''s spacecraft rose into the air, its streamlined design effortlessly slicing through the air with grace and uracy.


    "Stay as far away as possible, but keep her in sight," Reba ordered the driver, her eyes fixed on the distant car.


    They were racing after Sara''s car through the busy streets of the city. The mor of beeping cars and hustling pedestrians gave way to a more affluent and silent neighborhood, with towering buildings crowned by reflective ss windows. Lushndscaping, beautiful fountains, and meticulously maintainedwns could be found all around the area. Flowers perfumed the air, and in the distance, the sound of birds singing could be heard.


    They were soon standing in the shadow of arge structure that had been constructed specifically for the purpose of storing automobiles. The whirring of Sara''s car''s motor stopped as it rolled into the designated parking space on the top floor.


    Reba''s driver maneuvered their car into the same building, finding a parking spot not too far from Sara''s. As they left the car, Erik and Reba''s eyes were drawn to the elevator, where they caught a glimpse of Sara disappearing behind its closing doors.


    "Erik, look," Reba whispered, pointing to the small screen beside the elevator. It disyed the floors as the elevator descended.


    The young man''s mind was racing, his instincts kicking in as he assessed the situation. "Reba, take the other elevator and go to the ground floor. Just in case she tries to leave through the exit."


    Reba''s eyes widened, understanding dawning as she nodded. "Good thinking. What about you?"


    "I''ll stay here and tell you where she is going to stop, but I guess she is going to the ground floor," Erik replied, determination in his voice. "I''ll let you know where she''s headed. Stay alert and be ready to move quickly if needed."


    "All right," the woman replied.


    With ast lingering nce, Reba headed for the other elevator, her steps purposeful and determined.


    Turning his attention back to the screen, Erik watched as the elevator''s progress halted, its doors opening to reveal the chosen floor. It was the ground floor, as he predicted.


    Without wasting a moment, he pulled out hismunication device and called Reba.


    "She''s on the ground floor, Reba. She''s leaving the building!" he said urgently.


    "I''m on it," Reba replied, her voiceced with determination. "I''ll follow her. Get down here as fast as you can."


    Erik''s heart raced as he ended the call and darted for the nearest elevator. He pressed the button for the ground floor, the tension building within him as the elevator began its descent. His mind was aze with possibilities and concerns, his instincts on high alert as he prepared to rejoin Reba in the chase.


    The elevator''s doors opened with a soft ding, and Erik rushed out onto the bustling ground floor. People milled about, going about their business, oblivious to the urgency of his mission. He wove through the crowd, his eyes scanning for Reba, his thoughts consumed with catching up to Sara.


    Just then, hismunication device rang, and he answered it, recognizing Reba''s number.


    "Sara''s left the building," Reba reported, her voice tense. "She''s headed to the red building across the street. Hurry, Erik!"


    "I''m on my way," Erik replied, his voice filled with resolve. He ended the call and broke into a run, the adrenaline pumping through his veins as he dashed for the exit.


    The cool air hit him as he burst through the doors, his eyes immediately locking onto the red building that Reba had mentioned.


    He crossed the street in a blur, his body fueled by a mixture of excitement and fear, his mind focused and determined. He knew that Reba was nearby, following Sara, keeping her in sight, ready to act when the time came.