Chapter 282: Reflections

Caden glanced down at his watch, noting the dwindling time. "Three and a half days," he murmured, more to himself than to Aeliana. "We need to make every second count."

Aeliana sighed, a mix of frustration and longing in her voice. "If only I could get my hands on one of those warp pads, we could just warp right out of here."

Caden shook his head, his expression grim. "As useful as that sounds, it's a temporary solution. These warp pads... they represent a bigger problem. We need to find the source, the lab where they're made. We have to put a stop to it, destroy it completely. If left unchecked, they could wreak havoc across multiple universes."

Aeliana nodded, understanding the gravity of the situation. "You're right. We can't just think about getting back. We have to consider the bigger picture. The safety of not just our universe, but potentially others as well."