Chapter 287: Unfortunate Cliche

"...What do you mean not in a good condition?"

Even Malenia, who could not understand a word Rhys was saying, could see and notice the sudden shift in Rhys's expression; any excitement he had upon returning to the Surface was completely replaced by a certain sense of worry… and something else.

[It's best if you just hurry. Is this line secure?]

"No."

[I'll still send you the location — but to think you actually found your way to Nihon… the gods must truly favor your balls, Recruit. I sent you the location, have you seen it?]

"Yes."

[What's your ETA?]

"14 hours moving by car," Rhys checked on the map, and Ayesha and the others were at the edge of the map, most probably still aboard the ship, "I could run there, it would be faster."

[No. Just stay in the van, it would be best for no one to know you're here. That driver, can you make sure he stays silent?]