Not Alone (4)

"June," Erik said, "I've talked to the system about our infiltration options. There's a way to get past the guys that can see through our transformations, but... it will not be easy."

"What did the system say, Master?"

Erik explained everything, telling June about the device limitations and how his Phantom Veil brain crystal power could get around them.

"So, you're saying you need to go in alone?"

"Yes. The Phantom Veil can only cover me."

June's face showed many feelings at once—he was disappointed, worried, and a bit frustrated. He said nothing for a while, but it was clear he was feeling his limitations again. He couldn't get stronger, he didn't have a brain crystal, and he had no mana. He was stuck in a limbo, where the most he could do was to shapeshift and act as Erik's mount. 

This wasn't the first time he thought about it, but he felt well how Noah and the first batch of clones felt. It wasn't pleasant.