Facing their first real obstacle

"Haaah??" Ji-ho let out in surprise. The source of danger that had threatened Archer's life wasn't affecting Ilya. Her internal countdown had disappeared as if the commander's presence had driven away whatever had been there.

"Commander, can you step away for a second while Archer gets back in his original position?"

Ilya as well as his nephew did as they were told and there was no countdown. Ji-ho frowned as she considered what had changed. There was danger ahead but Archer was no longer trying to cross the point of danger. He had been told to stand in his current position and thus he was no longer in a position to be killed by it.

How confusing. 

Archer impatiently turned to Ji-ho like he was asking- what now?