83 – Operation Pentia

I walked past the bonfires to ensure that my subordinates were in top condition. They were cooking food using cast iron pots. Every group I passed paid my respects.

A succubus then landed in front of me and knelt down. "I've looked around and found nothing, Your Honor."

"I see. It's okay." I looked around. "Where is your friend?"

The succubus widened her eyes. "I-I don't know, my lord. I thought she was here first."

I'll ask again just as the communication icon in my UI lights up.

"This is Pentia, my lord." The gasping voice of the succubus I sent away appeared in my ears. "I don't have much time."

I frowned. "What do you mean?"

"The shadow organizations are located in the east, about 5 miles from where we rest." Pentia's breath became increasingly ragged, and her mouth let out a violent cough.

"What happened?" I felt something was wrong. "Where are you? Let us find you."