Chapter 102: Change of attitude

"We're losing sunlight. We should just go and complete the mission ourselves," said Paul, the scout who was on the same team as Glade. "The rest can just wait here and heal. By the time we come back they'll be well enough to accompany us back."

"What if something attacks us while you're gone?" shouted their teammate, feeling completely aghast at the notion of being abandoned.

"You're not doing anything here. Create defences, hide. If all of the injured work together, I'm sure you'll survive," Paul said dismissively.

Nero watched all the drama from the side. He was beginning to regret his decision to help everyone. It felt like he had been assigned to care for a group of children.

"I think we should just head back. This whole thing is a mess," said another boy, who was rocking back and forth on the ground, his arms wrapped around his knees. "They didn't even give any training for this. They're just trying to get us killed."