Hannah paused for a moment, considering her options as the crowds excitement surged around them.


    You have five minutes.


    She finally spoke, her voice firm and icy.


    If your information proves useless or if you attempt to harm us, forget about cooperation-you might not leave here alive.


    Among the audience, a burly man clenched his fists, his excitement palpable.


    This woman is tough, but I like it! Now well see that high-and-mighty Remington from the Lyons family plead for help.


    A worried look crossed the face of a frail man.


    But Remington sounded serious.


    It seems something shady is going on here.


    Others in the audience shrugged off his concerns.


    Why worry? Lets just enjoy the spectacle. Wasnt thest fight thrilling enough? Exactly, Lets just watch.


    Meanwhile, on themunicator, Remington was hastily revising his n, urgency in his tone.


    I understand, time is of the essence.


    In short, you need to Locate the control center of the arena.


    It controls all the cages for the beasts and is crucial for the underground arena.


    I have the location of the control center, but I cant reach it alone.


    We need to cooperate.


    From his hiding spot, Remington said, And dont assume Peterson will just let us go when times up.


    He ns to release all the beasts from underground.


    No matter how tough you are, you wont survive hundreds of them! Bryson nced at Hannah, awaiting her decision.


    After a moment of contemtion, Hannah spoke into themunicator.


    Alright, well cooperate for now. But be warned, Remington, any betrayal will cost you dearly.


    Remingtons voice conveyed his relief.


    Dont worry, Ill hold up my end.


    Ill send you the details, but you need to trust me-we must work together.


    Hannah responded indifferently, Send the locations of those switches first.


    After ending the call, Hannah and Bryson continued down the corridor.


    Bryson whispered, Can we really trust him? Remingtons words are half-truths, Hannah replied cautiously.


    Its best to remain vignt.


    Shortly thereafter, Remington sent the information.


    Using it, Hannah and Bryson managed to secure most of the beast cages in the arena.


    Although Remington was on his own, he moved with urgency.


    As the countdown on the big screen ticked down to five minutes, he rushed to meet Hannah and Bryson. Weve managed to shut most of them down.


    Only the mechanisms on the front path remain.


    We have five minutes.


    Lets move! Hannah said.


    Despite their past conflicts, she recognized that survival was the priority.


    The trio quickly navigated through the remaining corridors.


    They arrived at a massive metal door with a red countdown disyed above it: Pil … Hurry! Remington called out, breathless, his forehead slick with sweat, as he pushed against the limits of time.


    Bryson reached out and pressed the button next to the door.


    With a Loud thud, the metal door began to inch open, revealing a hint of natural light inside.


    But just as they prepared to step through, a chilling voice halted them.


    Why the hurry? The game isnt over yet.