"Don't stop. If you're tired, step back and let the others continue paving the way," Duke's voice rang out beside Kisha, pulling her from her momentary distraction.
Despite her lapse in focus, another part of her consciousness was still actively fighting outside using her telekinesis. She had long since mastered the art of multitasking—especially when the situation wasn't dire.
Meanwhile, Duke took command of the group behind them, issuing instructions through the walkie-talkie as they pushed forward. His priority was ensuring they lost the mutated snakes on their tail while eliminating any that got too close.
At the same time, Kisha sent out some of the Scarlet Bees to silently retrieve the mutated snakes' crystal cores, allowing them to collect these precious resources without needing to stop.
"Wifey, why don't you rest for a bit? This isn't a dangerous situation anymore," Duke said, giving Kisha an understanding look.
