No one spoke, and the room was filled with oppressive silence.
"...Leader?"
Creyah Kalash was the first to react; she asked in a panic, "Sorry, I didn't understand. Is this a new mission? Do we need to go outside the city..."
"No," Aorus shook his head, "The Light Core has failed, the organization will be dissolved, and there will be no more missions. I am simply offering my own advice as a friend, not your superior."
"But, but we were preparing the welcome party for the new members this afternoon!" Creyah Kalash was at a loss, "This morning you were still giving a speech to everyone... still discussing the expansion plans after absorbing Wing of Death!"
"Putting on a show has never been difficult," Aorus explained to her, "I'm also quite good at acting, though not as good as Gongsun Ce."
Gao Yu couldn't sit still anymore; he anxiously stood up, "Leader, what are you talking about?! The Light Core has not failed, we have always been——"
