Chapter 39: Contacting headquarters - 2
Ash and Kael shared a look. Max's hands flew across the table, adjusting wires and twisting nodes like he was building a bomb from memory. His focus didn't waver, not for a second.
Kael's eyes drifted to the side, landing on the black-stone bowl tucked into the corner. Its thick surface was slick with the faint sheen of Nightveil.
His brow furrowed. He jabbed a finger toward it.
"By the way... what's that?"
Ash followed his line of sight.
"That's Plan B. In case things don't go as planned."
Kael straightened.
"Wait—you guys already have an evacuation plan?"
Ash gave a short nod.
"Plan A is simple: contact headquarters and get help. If all goes well, they'll send ships to evacuate everyone."
Kael folded his arms.