“Hmph!” Shaquille scoffed. “So what if you avoided it? You won’t be able to get into the city anyway.”

He quickly hid when he realized that the group was looking toward the top of the mountain. He did not want them to see him, nor did he want them to have any leverage over him.

Andre was confused. “Where did the person go?”

“He’s embarrassed to have done something horrible. Of course, he wouldn’t stand there to boast,” Lionel said while rolling his eyes at Andre.

Adrian quickly changed the subject. “Let’s get on with our journey. We seem to be approaching the city. I’d like to take a warm shower as soon as we get in.”

“Of course,” Andre said smilingly, “I’ve already informed my family, and they’ve arranged everything for us. Satisfaction is guaranteed, I promise.”

Everyone grew excited. With their spirits lifted, it took them five minutes to go through the ten-minute route. Among them, Bucky was the most excited. He kept stomping his feet, worried that there might be mud stuck on