Chapter 168: Vol. 3 - Chapter 41

Kaori

"Is that it then?" Eliza asked. "You don't need anything? We could give you a small squadron to help you get through to wherever you need to go." 

"Nah, they'd only slow us down," Ash shook her head. "Which one should we do again?" 

"The southern portal is the most convenient one to close," a commanding officer replied. "With two breached walls, defending them both from a horde of demons isn't feasible. Having at least one of them not be a factor would certainly help. As for why the southern one specifically, well, that one is the farthest from the Grey Chamber." 

"What does that matter?" Ash asked. Kaori simply sat next to her and took steady breaths, trying her hardest not to panic.