Critical Condition

When morning came, Sophia, Ned and Portia were startled when they saw that Alaric was ready to leave. He met them while they were having breakfast in the main tower to say goodbye.

"What's the matter? Why are you in such a hurry to leave? Didn't you plan to stay here for a few more days?" Portia asked, disappointed.

"Something happened in Singapore and I have to go there immediately," Alaric answered in a flat tone. He did not intend to tell them in detail what had happened, he just wanted to get to Singapore as soon as possible and look for Aleksis.

Ned and Portia looked at each other.

"My child, I understand that something big must have happened which triggered you to rush like this, but you must not act rashly. Can't you feel that the weather will soon get worse?" Portia asked in a soft voice. She raised her right hand and closed her eyes, "In my estimation, a big storm will come soon. It's big enough to close the airport."