Darian didn't hesitate for even a second. His mind worked fast, and he activated the rings on his arms. Instantly, he felt the connection to the three shadow spirits.
Those three had been with them the whole time — their emergency backup plan. Explaining the existence of those summons would've been a huge pain, so Darian had ordered them to stay hidden unless it was a life-or-death situation.
But... what kind of emergency could happen during a rookie tournament? Everything and everyone was being monitored nonstop.
Darian sensed that all the spirits were still alive and quietly inside the three. He let out a breath of relief — that meant they weren't in immediate danger.
He signaled to Niara to go to the twins, then focused on a figure off to the side. It was Silas.
Since he had just recently joined the clan, he hadn't received anything yet. Leander and Rhea had set up a strict protocol for newcomers, so the two newest members were still under observation.
