The Calamity Descends

"Mei Gui, we'll split up here...you know who to look for," I said once we were inside the building. "If you do find one of them...give me a call."

"Understood, Master...but didn't you cut all ties with them already?"

I averted my gaze. "I did...t-this is an exception. Once this disaster is over, we'll each go our separate ways."

Mei Gui stared uncomfortably at me for a while more, then finally sighed and began walking away. "As you wish, Master."

*****

- 30 Minutes Later -

No...none of them are here. I've searched an entire half of the mall, and Mei Gui searched the other half. Neither of us found any of the four girls.