Saving Thaddeus

The Alliance officers turned their heads in shock, seeing someone else emerging from inside Lev.

Drexel, who had been mostly ignored in the chaos, shakily opened the Lev door and managed to climb out, clearly struggling.

He looked pale and exhausted, like he might pass out at any moment. He turned to the crowd and said weakly, "Could someone call a doctor for me, please?"

And then, Drexel collapsed to the ground.

Marlone and Matis, recognizing him as their grandson and nephew, rushed over in concern. After a quick check, they found that Drexel was just extremely tired and not seriously hurt.

Once Matis knew Drexel was okay, his concern quickly shifted to criticism. He looked at Marlone with a hint of disapproval and said, "Have you not been training him properly while he's been on leave from the academy? Look at him, so fragile."

"Sorry, it's my fault. I'll make sure he toughens up when we get back," Marlone responded earnestly.