Portal device swapped

"Ivy Forbes, a Grade 2 healer. David Daniels, a Grade 1 body mutation ability user," the woman began, her voice steady.

As soon as Sir Dominic heard these names, a long, heavy sigh escaped his lips, the weight of the situation pressing down on him. His hope began to drain, replaced with the cold realization of what this meant.

"Angelica Wesley, a Grade 4 lightning control ability user. Victor Hardcastle, a Grade 4 earth ability user. And lastly, Silas Griswold... no recorded mutant ability," she concluded, her voice faltering slightly.

Upon hearing the last two names, both Sir Dominic and Kara's eyes widened in disbelief.

"Did you just say Victor Hardcastle?" Sir Dominic blurted out, his face a mix of shock and dread.

"Yes, sir. Victor was among the group that entered the portal," the staff member confirmed with a slight bow of her head.