Aether's First Move!

"Aether...?"

"Hmm?"

Hearing his name, Aether turned toward the first hooded figure, "Do I know you—wait, what the hell? What's going on?" His expression twisted into shock as the dust settled, revealing Raven tied up. His eyes widened in disbelief, his face turning pale as he processed the situation.

"What the heck? Is that you, Miss Raven?" Aether's voice carried a mix of confusion and concern. His gaze darted back to the two hooded figures, and he narrowed his eyes, "You two... what exactly do you think you're doing to that innocent girl?"

Sandra, whose face was hidden beneath her hood, felt her lips twitch. 'Seriously? Could he be any more obvious?' she thought, barely holding back a sigh. She was about to respond when—

"What are you doing here?" the first hooded figure interjected sharply. She stepped forward, her posture tense, fingers subtly flexing as if preparing to summon her weapon at a moment's notice.