Piece by piece, Kisha had rebuilt not just a shelter, but the foundation of a true safe haven.
With every essential system already in place and capable leaders overseeing each department, remaining behind would only limit her. Expanding outward, scouting distant regions, forging alliances, and searching for new opportunities had become far more valuable than staying within walls that no longer needed her every waking moment.
Everyone in the room understood that.
No one voiced an objection.
Instead, they exchanged determined glances before nodding in unanimous agreement, silently pledging to protect everything she and Duke had built until their return.
"Indeed," Tristan spoke up with a reassuring nod. "Please don't worry about the base. Aston and I will oversee its day-to-day management and support the department heads whenever needed. You and Master Duke can focus entirely on your mission without any reservations."
A faint smile crossed his face as he continued.
