In the previous chapter 167,
Departure Time
Finally, Chris walked up to Zen. "We're ready."
Zen nodded. "Good. Then let's move. We're leaving now."
The team gathered their belongings, preparing to embark on their next journey. The clock was ticking, and whatever awaited them outside.
Zen noticed that Kenna seemed more at ease once they had left, which brought him a sense of relief. However, a lingering unease settled within him as his thoughts drifted to Doc Leon. Was he merely a pawn in Leon's plans, used solely because of Kenna? The idea unsettled him, and he knew he wouldn't find peace until he confronted Doc Leon directly and demanded the truth.
Doctor Sharon glanced at her brother, Chris. There was something about him—an air of quiet danger that set him apart from the others. Out of everyone here, she suspected he might be the most formidable. Fortunately, she was his sister. Quickly, she averted her gaze before he noticed her thoughts.