Chapter 164

As soon as Brian entered the mountains, he understood why the police had closed off the area. The quickest route down the mountain was blocked by fallen rocks, forming a tall barrier. People outside couldn't get in, and those inside couldn't get out. Luckily, Brian had prepared everything before coming. He reached into his backpack, pulled out a climbing rope, and climbed over. The path ahead was littered with rocks, some areas showing signs of collapse. Brian furrowed his brow, jumped down from the rocks, and continued deeper into the mountains. He had checked; the Stone Area had collapsed, so that could be ruled out. If Cecilia and Alston were really there, there was no point in going there now; they couldn't escape either way. Considering the blocked path and the fact that Cecilia and Alston had gone to honor Benno without bringing anything, Brian concluded they couldn't make it over. That left only the Maplewood Area as a possibility. With his judgment made, Brian quickened his pac