Chapter 170: Shot Fired

Michael subtly slipped his hands into his pockets, his fingers skillfully navigating to his virtual inventory. Amid the bustling crowd, he maintained a composed exterior while internally scrambling for a solution to escape the looming threat. His mind needed to operate at its optimal capacity, especially now.

Hidden from prying eyes, Michael retrieved a neuroenhancer pill—a small, potent capsule designed to heighten cognitive functions dramatically. He palmed the pill discreetly, swallowing it without attracting any attention. Almost instantly, he sensed a surge of clarity and heightened awareness as the drug coursed through his system, electrifying his synapses and sharpening his senses.

The world around him seemed to slow, details becoming crisper as if he was seeing everything through a high-definition lens. With his brain now supercharged, Michael began to analyze his surroundings with exceptional precision.