In the midst of despair, hope reignited within Leo, driving him to use all his strength to slowly push away the scorching iron pieces pressing down on him. Every movement brought intense pain, but compared to the determination in his heart, the pain seemed almost insignificant. As he struggled to stand, he glanced at the exit in front of him, only to find it blocked by collapsed odds and ends and raging flames. The path that was supposed to be an escape route had become unreachable.
Just as Leo thought he was trapped in despair once again, a deafening roar suddenly came from behind. Instinctively, he turned to see a massive beam losing its support to the flames and crashing down. Amidst the chaos, fate seemed to extend a helping hand to Leo once more as the beam wedged itself diagonally against a wall, creating an unexpected escape route.
The slope formed by the collapsed house beams looks like a path to hope. Leo didn't hesitate and seized this sudden opportunity. He took a deep breath and exerted all his strength to run towards the slope. Despite the burning pain, his legs continued to exert force, climbing step by step. Each step forward was a struggle against death.
When Leo reached the top of the slope, he found that he could jump onto the few remaining tin ceilings of the factory. Without any hesitation, he concentrated all his strength and leaped towards that fragile safe zone. His body drew an arc in the air and ultimately succeeded in grabbing the edge of the ceiling, using the last of his strength to pull himself up.
Standing on the tin roof of the factory, Leo looked back at the hell consumed by flames and smoke, his heart filled with complex emotions. Even so, he knew it was not the time to stop now. He had to find a safe escape route while he still had the strength. Upon this raging ruin, Leo found hope for survival once again, strengthening his resolve to never give up in the face of any difficulty.
Standing on the crumbling roof of the factory, Leo knew his situation was still full of danger. The surrounding flames and billowing smoke created an apocalyptic atmosphere. He quickly scanned the area, searching for a possible escape route. However, the fire escape, once a hope for escape, was now broken and no longer a viable option.
At that moment, the roof emitted a terrifying creak, accompanied by a strong shake, indicating that the entire building was in an extremely unstable state. Leo realized that if he didn't act quickly, he would become a part of the ruins along with the building. His heart raced, and every second felt like a race against death.
In this extremely urgent situation, Leo's will to survive was pushed to the limit. He decided to take a big risk and sprinted towards the seemingly intact part of the roof that had not collapsed. Every step he took landed on the precarious roof, feeling the deformation and distortion of the metal beneath his feet, knowing that at any moment, he could step into nothingness.
In this desperate run, Leo gave it his all. Every breath he took was a mix of scorching air and smoke, and every heartbeat seemed to remind him of the fragility of life. However, even in such a hopeless situation, his heart was still filled with an indomitable light, a longing for life and a pursuit of freedom.
After the urgent run, Leo finally reached a relatively stable rooftop area, but he was keenly aware that the safety of this rooftop was temporary. With the fire spreading and the structure further collapsing, this last refuge could also disappear at any moment. He stood at the edge, looking into the distance, filled with tension and anxiety. He knew that if he didn't quickly find a safe escape route, he might once again be engulfed in the sea of fire, and then, the hope of survival would become faint.
In the flickering light of the fire around him, Leo's figure stood alone and resolute. His gaze swiftly scanned the surroundings, searching for any possible escape route. On this collapsing rooftop, options were scarce, and every decision could mean life or death. At that moment, Leo's eyes landed on a relatively stable building not far away. Though the distance was great, if he could make the leap, perhaps he could escape this soon-to-be completely collapsed danger zone. However, such a jump was filled with risk, and the consequences of failure were unthinkable.
Nevertheless, Leo knew he had no choice. He took a deep breath, trying to calm himself and focus. He recalled all the difficult training and battle experiences that had made him stronger and more resilient. Now was the time to transform those experiences into strength and overcome the obstacle before him. Leo stepped back to gain better momentum, took a deep breath, and then sprinted with all his might toward the land of hope. Each step landed on the edge of imminent collapse as he used all his strength to leap toward the distant building. In mid-air, he resembled an arc crossing the sea of fire, striving for the possibility of survival.
At this moment, Leo had only one thought in his heart: no matter the outcome, he would not give up hope for survival.
At that critical moment, Leo leaped forward with all his might, and in mid-air, he could almost feel the balance of fate teetering in that moment. As he leaped recklessly, the banknotes and gold bars on his body scattered like weightless leaves from his pockets, drawing shining golden trails as they flew towards the roof of the opposite factory. Those materials that once symbolized hope and wealth seemed so small and powerless in that moment.
Leo's hands finally managed to grasp the edge of the target building's roof, the cold metal standing out sharply in the scorching air. With all his strength, he tried to pull himself up to safety. In the process, his arm muscles ached as if being pricked by countless needles, each exertion accompanied by cries and resistance. His palms turned pale from the tight grip, fingertips digging into the metal edge, every inch of his skin fighting for survival.
In this life-or-death moment, Leo focused all his energy and willpower on his hands, slowly and steadily moving his body upward. His heartbeat pounded wildly in his chest, each throb reminding him that if he could seize this opportunity, he could escape the imminent collapse of the death trap.
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