Which meant… he'd need someone to protect him during that time.
Someone to hold the line.
Someone to stop the sea creatures from reaching him and also to make sure Maria and Neptunia didn't die in the process.
His jaw tightened as his thoughts aligned, his plan forming clearer now in his mind.
There was no other option left.
He had to risk it.
He turned around abruptly, the heavy water rippling with his movement. His gaze immediately found the two women standing behind him.. both waiting, tense, uncertain.
The creatures in the distance were already beginning to move again. The water shook faintly as millions of fins and tails cut through it in unison.
He didn't have much time.
"Listen," Razeal said, his voice low but clear, breaking through the tense silence. "I have a way to win this.. but."
Both Maria and Neptunia froze, their eyes snapping toward him instantly.
He had a plan.
Finally.
Maybe.. maybe they actually had a chance.. They thought
