Andrew explained, "So we can try cutting him off from whichever direction he's most likely to escape."

Duncan and the others looked completely lost. After all, this was way beyond their area of expertise.

Nevertheless, watching Andrew weaving in and out of different alleyways without hesitation, they gave up trying to make sense of it and simply followed.

Suddenly, Andrew stopped. To his left was a narrow alley, pitch black from end to end. The concrete buildings on either side stood a few stories tall, casting the path into complete darkness.

Rachel peeked in and said, "It looks like a dead end. There aren't even any lights in there."

Andrew did not respond. Instead, he told everyone to step back and clear the path.

They did not have to wait long before a figure suddenly burst out of the dark alley, sprinting like hell, moving at full speed.

Andrew struck in an instant. His arm snapped out like a steel clamp, catching the runner right at the throat.

The man, Gilbert Br