I will return

21

The wind was blowing hard when I reached the edge of the building. From there, I saw how on the other side, the couple controlled by me was still in place, waiting for orders. The distance between both buildings was just what I needed to create another zip line. With precision, I cut the previous rope and prepared for the next section.

At my feet, the ventilation duct waited. I opened it with a precision screwdriver and put the cloth mask on to cover my face. With agility, I slipped into the duct, moving forward in silence. I could hear the stupid laughter of two security guards in the camera room, both of them entertained by something stupid on the television. They didn't even pay attention to the monitors they were supposed to watch. **"Typical of humans,"** I thought as I moved stealthily through the shadows of the duct.

I unfolded my small laptop and began quickly typing a program I had designed to hack the museum's camera system. With a few lines of code, I replaced the real-time images with a fake simulation. **"Too easy."** I knew those idiots wouldn't know the difference, and while they were still distracted, I walked slowly through the hallways.

With every step I took, the burning in my chest grew more intense. It was close. I could feel it.I reached the crack that led to the area where the Egyptian instruments were displayed. Ahead of me, the security system was deployed, its damn laser beams covering every corner. But they weren't going to stop me. With my special glasses, I could see every ray. Thanks to my small size, I had an advantage that humans didn't even consider.

I crossed the first five points carefully, measuring every step, every movement. Then another five. The heat in my chest grew. The last five rays were the most complicated, but motivation drove me. The Daemon Ritus was a few meters away from me.

When I approached the wall where they had it on display, I felt a wave of emotions. I gently touched the glass, and a mixture of nostalgia and power coursed through my body. **"Hello, old friend,"** I whispered as I slowly climbed until I reached the glass.My paw touched the edge, ready to open the glass, when a voice interrupted me:**"Hey!"**

A guard. I looked over my shoulder, smiling. **"Just in time,"** I murmured, ready for the next step.