Chapitre 765: Side Stories 09: Wasted Efforts

Mornings on Euphoria were always the coldest. But that day felt especially cold. 

Ashton had received the word about the Precursor ship heading towards him and was expected to reach Euphoria anytime. The guardians were already in position, brushing up the planet's defence system as Ashton needed all the help he could get. 

The joint force of Xyrans and Orions was on their way to support, but Ashton knew they wouldn't make it in time. Nor did he want them there with him. 

As much as it would hurt their sentiments, they were mere ants compared to him or the approaching threat. Ashton knew that and didn't want any trouble or distractions while dealing with a Precursor. 

Ashton checked his armour and Thanatos one final time while waiting for the disaster to occur. Then, as if on queue, his earpiece rang, and he received the expected news.

"The ship is here, master," the Guardian reported.