Chapter 2024 Arrival

Gaston straightened up and raised his voice. "Gather up—it's time to board! Everyone, take your belongings and line up at the gate." The others picked up their things and slung their bags over their shoulders as they stood before heading toward the boarding gate. Meanwhile, Wynter followed at the rear, watching the faces ahead—some excited, some nervous, and some uneasy—and suddenly felt the weight on her shoulders grow heavier. These people carried hopes for what awaited them, but regret would be inevitable if reality turned out different once they arrived. The main task this time was supposed to be rescuing the research personnel. Wynter had just received the latest intel that the researchers were not in the hands of Magota's intelligence service, but were actually seized by a rebel armed force. Among the eight researchers, one held the key to newly developed weapons technology. When the rebels caught wind of this, they forcefully abducted the entire group, desperate to get ho