Once Hye emerged from the deep mines, he didn't linger. He gave the command for an immediate evacuation of the city. His warriors surged toward the fleet in a grand, disciplined gathering, abandoning the mountain and moving toward the next target on his map.
Watching this sudden movement from the Council hall, Moth realised the moment of truth had arrived.
[It's the right time to speak with Hye!] Moth signalled the Grand Elder.
The old leader didn't respond for several minutes, his eyes fixed on the screen as if calculating the reasons behind Hye's sudden, abrupt moves. Finally, he replied:
[Five minutes and you'll be able to bypass the lockout. Make sure to learn as much as you can. The window will be only twenty minutes! And be warned: the next time we do this, the window will shrink even shorter. Don't waste a single second.]
