Chapter 265: Directed
“This isn’t Lieutenant Colonel Cross!” Clirey ran over at full speed upon receiving the report, but the sight of the female Riken inside the silk cocoon quickly dampened his excitement.
Unlike the ordinary soldiers who had only seen photos, Clirey had met Cross in person multiple times as a confidant of Major General Porter.
As such, he could immediately tell that the person before him was not Cross.
Although this female Riken wasn’t Cross, Clirey recognized her—it was her adjutant, either named Rita or Risha, if he remembered correctly.
The adjutant had already regained consciousness and was visibly elated. Clirey didn’t question her condition, knowing from past experience that rescued Rikens usually required at least two days to recover their ability to speak. Asking now would be futile.
While this wasn’t exactly finding Cross, it was still a positive development. The adjutant’s presence here meant they were on the right track.
If Cross was still alive, she was likely somewhere nearby.
Looking at the cocoon that was only a third of the way opened, hope was still strong.
Clirey ordered the troops to speed up. A promotion and a raise were within reach, and the previously sluggish team, now seeing the light at the end of the tunnel, accelerated their efforts.