Shadow Three fell into a deep silence.
Even for someone like Shadow Three, it was hard to fathom just how powerful Maxen's father had been.
"Let's keep going," Maxen said, pulling himself together.
They resumed their work, but despite the Supreme Abyssal being within sight, the actual distance between them in space was still vast.
According to Shadow Three's calculations, it would take at least two more months to break through the passage.
And their goal wasn't just to reach the Supreme Abyssal—they were aiming for its peak.
From what Shadow Three understood of the plan, by the time Shadow Nine, Calderon, and Afterskin reached Nathan's location and Shadow Nine reclaimed his talent, the passage would be complete. Shadow Nine and the others could then escape through the passage, with Shadow Three and Maxen providing support from the outside.
As for whether the plan would succeed...