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Tongen stepped away after his phone began to ring, leaving the room thick with curiosity. Minutes passed—longer than expected. When he finally returned, his expression had changed.
He stood before them in silence, studying their faces as if weighing something heavy.
Then, with a commanding voice that cut through the air, he declared, "We have a mission."
The words struck like lightning.
Jelo felt her pulse quicken. Atlas straightened instantly, eyes wide with excitement.
"So soon?" Atlas breathed. "I didn't think they'd call us in this fast."
"So what's the mission about?" Atlas asked, leaning forward.
Tongen shrugged slightly. "Nothing much. Some Dabas have been spotted on the outskirts of the city. You were assigned to deal with them. That's all."
Atlas blinked.
That's it?
