Meeting Kronos

Emma read the message.

Her eyes became cold.

She returned the device to her pocket and followed into the meeting hall with Neo and Jack.

She sat next to Neo and Jack. The two were going through the documents placed on the table.

Just then, Ares' device rang.

It was the emergency ringtone, but the Titans, Neo, and Jack didn't know the signal's importance.

"Gentlemen, please excuse me," Ares said and took out his device.

He read the message and looked at Neo and Jack before shifting his gaze to Emma.

The message behind his eyes was clear.

'Don't create a commotion before the Titans. We can't show weakness in front of them.'

Emma nodded imperceptibly.

She introduced Jack and Neo.

"These are Neo Hargraves and Jack Hanma.

"As you all know, Neo defeated anomaly #33 eight months ago, and Jack is the Necromancer who…."

Ignoring her introduction, Neo scanned the meeting hall.