I rushed out of the room and ran through the hallway as if my life depended on it. It does, actually. I need to retrieve the herb and hurry back here so I can leave with my pack.

Mercury! I hope she's back by my side.

I walked inside the room and moved to the closet. I retrieved a jean trouser with a hoodie, something I can cover my head with so that anyone wouldn't recognise me from afar.

The door opened behind me suddenly, but I didn't bother to look up since I knew who it was.

“We are leaving now!” I announced it suddenly.

“Leaving where? I thought...