Chương 110: Planning the Village Infiltration

"If it becomes a subjugation mission, the two of us will do what needs to be done; you both don't need that kind of burden on your minds, so you will only have to face the adults."

An oppressive silence descended on the party at Cynrik's words. By saying the phrase "subjugation mission," everyone was suddenly aware of how serious the situation had become. Even to Benny and Gabby, it was a well-known fact that Green Alpha Egresses allegedly had a meager rate of casualty. If ten parties of five entered one, it was likely only one or two of the 50 people wouldn't return, and those instances were generally so far and few between that it was chalked up to "user error."

All that only applied to typical instances; if what Cynrik said about the potential for subjugation was true, it completely changed everything. With a serious expression and beads of sweat dripping down his forehead, Benny looked at Cynrik questioningly.