Chapter 245

Veronica's eyes darkened. "Then we stop them before they can use it."

Natasha cracked her knuckles. "We need to hit them hard and fast. They won't be expecting us this soon."

Gilbert's fingers flew over his tablet, adjusting the projection. "We have one advantage, they don't know we're coming. But this place is a fortress. The temple may be in ruins, but underground, it's a different story. The complex is still intact, heavily fortified, and worse, protected by something more than just cultists."

Milan frowned. "Magic?"

"More than that," Gilbert replied. "Summoned entities. Not quite demons, not quite spirits. But it is dangerous. If they complete whatever ritual they're planning, they might unleash something we can't stop."

Veronica didn't hesitate. "Then we don't let it get that far. We move out immediately."