"And they haven't returned until now?" Captain Chambers frowns deeply, the lines on his forehead carving themselves deeper as he processes the report.
"Yes, Captain." Lt. Kerr nods firmly, shoulders stiff with tension. "We haven't been able to contact them at all. No signal. No response. The personnel stationed at the site don't know what to do. And I cannot leave this office, since I am currently the last ranking officer who can officially run the place."
He hesitates, then his expression brightens slightly, as if a desperate thought has just occurred to him.
"But now, since you're here, Captain… I can go."
He straightens instinctively, posture snapping into attention.
"Captain, the site itself is also in chaos. Captain Burrows, who was supposed to be in charge on-site, entered the dungeon after Captain Thierry and his teams didn't return. Now both captains are gone. And the chief…" His voice lowers. "…the chief is also gone."
He swallows hard, eyes strained.
