Chapter 5

My eyes scanned the lab, landing on a table filled with various chemicals and surgical tools.

Then, I saw it. A metal canister with a red skull symbol on it—liquid nitrogen.

Beside it, there was an open bottle of strong acid.

In that instant, a crazy plan took shape in my mind.

"Shawn," I said, breaking the silence.

He blinked, clearly surprised by my calmness.

"What? Have you finally come to your senses? Ready to make the ultimate sacrifice?" He raised an eyebrow, mocking me.

"I am." I lifted my hands in a gesture of surrender and took slow steps…