Just as Rod and the others were about to go to the rescue, the flame insignias on their collars simultaneously burst into flames.
Holding onto the insignias, Rod and his companions grasped them as Spiritual Energy resonated peculiarly, projecting an image before everyone.
It was none other than Chucher.
"Are you all here?"
The projection looked around, its human form distorted by the misty light produced by the Spiritual Energy, but the urgency and worry in the expression were still vaguely perceptible.
"Very well, immediately return to Lighthouse No. 20."
Everyone was extremely surprised.
"Why?"
"Are we not going to the rescue? There are people in danger nearby!"
The projection said in a stern voice, "The rescue is not your concern, I will go personally. After you return to the Lighthouse, do not enter the central area again."
Cilly exclaimed in astonishment, "Professor Chucher, aren't we going to hunt the Big King Ant anymore?"