"So, ideally, we need to slip in unnoticed, plant the bomb before the ritual begins, and detonate it at the most critical moment? And extract the Essence," summarized Mr. Nobody.
"Yes. That's exactly why any delay now could cost us everything." Sofien pointed to a section of the map that periodically glowed red, like a pulsing radar sweep. "Our reconnaissance drones were destroyed in that area, but that was part of the plan. Sensors in the wreckage are feeding us real-time data on the area. Thanks to them, we can predict with about 93% certainty that the Ascension ritual will begin around two to three hours after midnight."
"And if… things don't go so perfectly?"
"Disrupting the ritual will be enough. As for how—blowing everything to hell or killing most of these creatures—that's up to you… If possible, leave a few alive."
Mr. Nobody gave a quiet nod, and Sofien began to explain the next details.
