Second Layer

"They aren't returning, are they?" May said, biting her lips.

Lady Cassandra had her eyes glued to the gate the entire time. It had been over a quarter of an hour since they sent two of them to scout ahead. Their instruction was to jump in and come back after just getting the vibes of the surroundings. There was no need for a more thorough observation.

Unfortunately, neither of them had returned. None of them thought the two were irresponsible or didn't know how to take commands. Hell, one of them was a woman from Azalea Garden.

"We cannot wait much longer," Lady Cassandra opened her mouth for the first time since the battle.

"I'll alert everyone," Koyel said and ran towards where the wounded people were resting.

Warden lurched up to sit upright abruptly, as though he had had a bad dream. He blinked a couple of times and turned to face them. He crept towards them.

"How long was I asleep?" he asked, checking his skin.