At the appointed time, Clustervayne and Bettie were at the gateway portal that would lead them into the breach zone.
While it seemed like everyone did final minute stretches, Percival turned toward Bettie, who had been standing quietly.
"Listen," he began with a more serious tone. "Since you've decided to join us for this, you should know how dangerous it is in there. A-rank breaches aren't just any kind you're used to. These things kill."
Bettie nodded slowly.
Percival continued. "So make sure you stay close to Ethan, or any of us and you'll be fine."
Bettie's gaze turned toward Ethan, who stood a few paces away. He caught her eye and gave her a shrug, as if to say it wasn't that serious.
But something in Bettie's demeanor.
One by one, they stepped through the gateway. The cavern walls stretched upward into darkness, and in the distance, the sound of growls echoed from unseen places.
