The launch window didn't come.
Before the next major cycle could complete, the lattice screamed,
"Multiple hunter signatures. No probe. Wave. Vampire outer edge, dragon borders and eastern spirit pathways are all activating at the same time. Higher density than our first counter-hunt. They've forced the board to open."
Lucifer was already up in the strategy hall. Less than a day after finalising the strike force, equipment had been lined up and roles decided. The being had no intention of waiting for their timing.
"They're trying to stop us launching," Nyx said.
"We'll stop them," Lilith replied.
