Ton Of Bad News

"To be precise, it's been four years and 22 days," Cekt added immediately.

His audience, already bracing for the worst, deflated further upon hearing the exact number. Hade, who'd been obsessing over a specific deadline, changed his expression drastically, exclaiming in dismay, "So... does this mean B842's diplomatic immunity period ended nearly... two months ago?"

"Indeed," Cekt responded sternly, the news being just as disastrous for him.

Upon confirming the old alien's revelation, his disciples fell into chaos, while Lucia and Ulfar felt an urgent need to check on their friends and loved ones. Jake and Cekt shared a grim smile, having anticipated this upheaval.

Jake himself had wanted to contact them sooner, but placing a call through the Faction Chat had become far more challenging than it was four years ago. Nevertheless, he'd asked Xi to investigate what had become of the Myrtharian Nerds during their absence.