Akihiko's arrival, descending from above with the force of the wind, marked a moment of heightened tension. The swirling gusts compelled onlookers to step back, leaving Ichiro and Emi in anticipation of what he had to report.
"I checked the area. Seems like no one's around to pick them up," Akihiko stated, his gaze sweeping across the surroundings as he absorbed the gravity of the situation. Emi's frustration bubbled up as she spoke, condemning the despicable and cowardly act of attempting to eliminate the captives.
"Then they really planned to just kill them off," she remarked, her annoyance underscoring the ruthlessness they were up against.