The train set off amidst a frenzy of noise, with the echoing shouts of the young kids selling newspapers resonating throughout the station. Gradually, the train accelerated, its engine's rumble matching the crescendo of noise. As Anastacia gazed out the window, a bittersweet wave picked up and matched. Antonio, once a spirited and adventurous youth, found his life drastically changed with the arrival of colonizers in the country. As they seized control and imposed numerous restrictions, Antonio's longing for freedom intensified. However, his pursuit of liberation led to his capture and imprisonment. It was during his time behind bars that he encountered Anastacia. Together, they devised a plan and successfully managed to escape from imprisonment. However, on their way out, they discovered that numerous individuals, including some as young as 10 years old, were being held captive in the Red House as "comfort women" for the colonizers. Their concern persisted as they were aware of the remaining victims who continued to suffer in that dreadful place in the hands of those cruel and ruthless colonizers. Perhaps Shakespeare was right when he said that the hell is empty because all the devils are here. To liberate the other captives, Anastacia and Antonio once again formed a new plan. They diverted the soldiers' attention by instigating a fire nearby, allowing them to secretly enter the building and rescue the remaining individuals. As they were preparing to depart, the soldiers caught sight of them and made an attempt to recapture them. Antonio bravely confronted the soldiers on his own, urging Anastasia to escape with the other imprisoned women and children. Once he ensured they had safely fled, he initiated another fire within the building, resulting in utter chaos among the soldiers as everything, including their prized possessions, was consumed by the flames. Determined to bring justice even at the cost of his own life, Antonio vowed to bring hell above the surface to punish these devils. In an instant, the entire building transformed into a hell, consuming every devil being within it. Anastacia, having managed to escape, found herself unable to suppress her tears upon realizing that Antonio would never come out from that fiery chaos. Nevertheless, they must press on with their journey in search of a safe place. Startled by another blaring train horn, Anastacia glanced out the window once more, contemplating to herself; Does a place of safety still exist in this world?
