Chapter 35: Chapter 35

Lira stumbled into the shelter, her legs swollen and her clothes dirtied from the frantic run. She barely registered the curious glances from other students and staff as she limped toward the nearest teacher. Her breaths were heavy, her chest rising and falling rapidly as she forced herself to speak.

"Sir! My teammate… he's in danger!" she gasped, clutching her side.

The teacher, a tall man with stern features and sharp eyes, immediately straightened. "Calm down, child. Who are you talking about?"

"Kaden! He's still out there, being chased by beasts. Please, you need to help him!" she said, desperation lacing her words.

The teacher's expression turned grave. "Do you know his exact location?"

Lira shook her head frantically. "No, but… he has the tracking device we were given. It's for Group 103. You can find him with that!"