As Shinon exited the meeting room, Kira and Rico eagerly approached him, their expressions filled with curiosity and concern.
"What happened in there?" Kira asked, her voice filled with anticipation.
Shinon sighed, his gaze focused on the ground for a moment before meeting their eyes.
"I managed to convince the Phoenixes to let the girls stay," he replied. "But we have a problem."
Rico furrowed his brows, his tone filled with concern. "What do you mean?"
"It's Aric," Shinon answered, shaking his head. "When he finds out that the girls are here and the settlement is hiding them, he will undoubtedly become enraged and may even launch an attack on us."
"Are you saying we're in danger?" Kira's eyes widened. The thought of a battle worried her about everyone in the settlement.
