Ryan's words echoed with force and seriousness. And almost immediately, the enormous expression full of confidence that Helen had maintained until now, changed abruptly.
The arrogant smile that adorned the black-haired warrior's face vanished, giving way to clear confusion. She was not the only one to react so suddenly to the group leader's cold declaration.
All the girls around her looked at each other's faces, searching for answers that none of them had. Mirian's eyes widened in surprise, Karol stopped playing, and Alicia clasped her hands in front of her chest.
But none of them was able to utter a single word to break the heavy and tense silence. Helen remained completely motionless in her spot, processing the harsh order she had just heard.
After a long and very uncomfortable silence, and seeing that neither Ryan nor the rest of the group was speaking, she reacted. The strong warrior forced her facial muscles and smiled in a rather strange and unnatural way.
