Chapter 190: Pit in the Stomach

*Uneri*

[Earlier]

I frowned as we flew back to Taisho. Saffron and I had left Korei back in his country to take care of the task of setting up the towers for Rohan's portable phone.

"What's wrong?" Saffron asked, glancing at me.

I smiled. "What do you mean?"

He sighed. "I might not be all that good with emotions, but I know a frown when I see one. However, if you don't want to share, that's fine too. I understand."

I sighed. "I'm not sure, I'm just getting a sinking feeling."

Saffron stared down at the city. "Let's hurry up. Someone you love could be in trouble."

I gulped. "You think so?"

He flew toward the base. "Yeah. I had a similar sensation when Milo was getting hurt."

I shook my head. No. Was someone in my family in danger? Was it Naotaro, Kisa, one of my parents, or my siblings?

"Oh, you're back," Private Andres said, waving at us.

"Is the Major here?" I asked.