83 – Operation Pentia
I walked past the bonfires to ensure that my subordinates were in top condition. They were cooking food using cast iron pots. Every group I passed paid my respects.
A succubus then landed in front of me and knelt down. "I've looked around and found nothing, Your Honor."
"I see. It's okay." I looked around. "Where is your friend?"
The succubus widened her eyes. "I-I don't know, my lord. I thought she was here first."
I'll ask again just as the communication icon in my UI lights up.
"This is Pentia, my lord." The gasping voice of the succubus I sent away appeared in my ears. "I don't have much time."
I frowned. "What do you mean?"
"The shadow organizations are located in the east, about 5 miles from where we rest." Pentia's breath became increasingly ragged, and her mouth let out a violent cough.
"What happened?" I felt something was wrong. "Where are you? Let us find you."