Chapter 852: Hunting for Shade (9)

The group left the room, but it was clear they had little time before the meeting ended.

They needed to decide on what to do, and exactly as in Gabriel's case, it was Erik's right to make the last decision.

This operation, fraught with danger and high stakes, was started at his behest, weaving his personal vendetta and strategic objectives into a single thread.

The eyes of his comrades turned to him, their expressions a mix of anticipation and readiness, all too aware that the window of opportunity was closing as the meeting drew to an anticipated close.

"Anything to say?" Erik asked to Ramon.

The man, usually more reserved with his thoughts, seemed to carry an unusual weight behind his face this time.

Erik already knew what he was thinking. Erik's decision to prompt Ramon wasn't without purpose. He knew the value of Ramon's insights, and that was why he asked that question. He prompted him to talk, because the others needed to know.