The words spoken by the esper outside the temple left Frank and the others momentarily stunned.
Reacting at lightning speed, Fiona dashed out and grabbed the message-bearing esper, asking repeatedly, "What did you say? Is the captain still alive? Is that true? This isn't something you can joke about!"
It wasn't their fault for being skeptical. After all, Drake had failed to leave the dungeon before it closed, which was a clear sign of death. More than two days had passed—any lingering hope had already given way to utter despair.
Frank and Ron quickly followed, their eyes locked onto the esper.
The esper couldn't help but feel the pressure, then reaffirmed his statement, "It's true. He suddenly appeared at the Prophet's shrine. He's still there right now!"
Without saying anything, Fiona released him and sprinted straight for the Prophet's shrine, leaving Frank and Ron behind.
"Did you hear that, Frank? Drake is alive! Captain Drake is still alive!"
