Lyra's alert shot through the team's communication network with urgent intensity.
"Everyone, we need to meet now. Big problem developing. Come back immediately."
The effect was instant. The scattered team members began flowing back toward the central platform with the smooth coordination that had made them Block A's most respected unit. No time was wasted on questions or confirmation—when Lyra spoke with that tone, everyone moved.
Ren stayed in his surveillance position but shifted his attention to watching his own team's response patterns. The sisters' leadership abilities were about to be tested under real pressure for the first time in the trial.
Vera arrived first, her Guardian-enhanced body allowing her to cross the bridge network with surprising speed despite her increased size. She immediately began setting up a defensive perimeter around the central platform, her enhanced magical senses scanning for potential threats.
