"You guys ready?" Jaxon asked quietly.
Bong-gu, Claire, and Hae-in nodded, their movements stiff. It was their first time stepping outside after a full week underground.
Elaine gave them a reassuring smile. "We'll make it. Just stick to the plan."
With a final nod, Jaxon pushed the door open and stepped out first.
The others followed closely behind.
Elena had switched weapons, twin Uzis resting in her hands. She left her bow behind since her arrows were almost gone. Elaine, Claire, and Hae-in carried compact 9 mm submachine guns. Bong-gu held a bullpup submachine gun, while Na-rin kept the pistol Jaxon had given her.
The twins, Jannah and Hiromi stayed close together, each holding a subcompact pistol. They were not confident with it yet, but they kept it ready, just in case.
Every weapon was fitted with a suppressor Jaxon had bought earlier. He wanted to get optics too, but all his coins had gone into keeping their shots quiet.
