Episode 5

The creaking of a distant door echoed through the stale, musty air, rousing Laurent from his dazed state. He opened his eyes, squinting in the darkness as he took in his surroundings. His hands were bound, but he'd anticipated this. With a swift, practiced movement, he began to work on the ropes, the space he'd created by tensing his muscles earlier giving him just enough room to maneuver.

As he freed himself, Laurent approached the door, listening intently for any sign of movement outside. The silence was oppressive. He frowned, his mind racing. Who could have given away his survival? It didn't add up – he'd been careful, hadn't he?

The sound of approaching footsteps cut through his thoughts. The door swung open, and a man in black slipped inside, armed and alert. Laurent froze, playing possum as the man moved closer.

The perfect moment arrived. Laurent sprang into action, pressing his shoulder into the man's chest, using his momentum to take him down. A swift, brutal move, and the man was on the ground, unconscious.

Laurent stood, breathing hard, his borrowed strength already flagging. This body was weak, unresponsive. He needed to get stronger. Fast.

He stripped the guard of his uniform, donning it with a critical eye. Not perfect, but it was something. He armed himself with the man's weapons and dragged the unconscious body to a hidden corner, swapping clothes with him.

Now, to get out of here....

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Weaving through the hallways and corridors skillfully, Laurent knew he had to be fast, before the guard was discovered.

"This place looks rather lavish, it's out of expectations that I was kept here"

Laurent made his way to the study, trying to access the files and documents.The room was filled with scattered books, notes and papers scattered all over.

Laurent picked up a Note on the ground.

"It's covered in dust, and the room is scattered... due to lack of maintenance..."

He touched his chin.

"Meaning that they don't come frequently, or that no one is allowed in here, and I can find information. Just didn't think it would be kept in such an obvious place"

Suddenly spotting a file with his name on it, Laurent's eyes narrowed.

Laurent's eyes scanned the file, his mind racing to absorb every detail. He learned that Miller Enterprises was involved in some shady dealings, and that his parents were killed to silence them. The file mentioned a mysterious figure, known only as "The Architect," who seemed to be pulling the strings from behind the scenes.

"So, it's true," Laurent muttered to himself, his voice barely audible. "They killed them."

Laurent's grip on the file tightened as he realized that he had a score to settle. He also saw a document mentioning a secret alliance between several powerful families, all working together to achieve a common goal.

"Who's behind this?" Laurent whispered, his eyes scanning the room as if searching for answers. "And what's the connection to my parents?"

The message on the paper seemed to be a setup, but he had to take the risk. He memorized the location and destroyed the paper, his mind racing with possibilities.

"Time to play along," Laurent said to himself, a plan already forming in his mind. "Time to find out who killed my parents."

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