Everyone had a tense expression as they waited inside the bunker for Austin to return.
He has gone out to search for Rhea since the clock was ticking and they didn't have much time left.
It would take only half a day for the ritual to take place, and then they would need to face the strongest General too, someone strong enough to even challenge the current Austin.
"She is an idiot!" Olivia cursed in frustration. She couldn't believe that they brought along such an irresponsible girl to the raid who wandered away on her own and now the whole operation was at risk.
Valerie frowned, not displeased by her cursing. Inwardly, she was intensely angry too; not only was she delaying the mission, she even forced Austin to take a risk and search for her.
"Was she taken captive?" Charlotte wondered aloud, her face contoured with concern.
