"Hey, can you slow down a bit?" Ambrose yelled out, the speed of their movement making it hard for him to even hear himself. "I can barely think—"
"Thinking isn't going to save Leo." Devon halted midair, the flames blazing around his feet reducing a bit.
His arms tightened around Ambrose subconsciously as he scoured the area. The buildings here were still intact. No signs of beasts.
A perfect part of the city for someone to seek shelter in.
"He should be somewhere around here," Devon slowly descended. "I can feel it."
Ambrose didn't respond, instead focusing on the system screen glowing before him.
[A-Rank Esper signature detected.]
His silver-eyed glinted with relief. "I think you're right."
They touched down on solid ground, Ambrose hopping off Devon when he noticed he was holding on to him longer than necessary. His chest rose and fell with heavy breaths, cheeks flushed red as the Esper stepped forward.
