"We don't have to," Aiden replied. His mind raced, piecing together a plan. "Reia, find a vantage point and pick off their mages. We'll need to disrupt their focus. Arlen, you'll plant charges along the outer pillars. If we can't destroy the node, we'll bring the whole chamber down on it."
Reia nodded, already moving to find her position. Arlen, a demolition expert, gave a grim smile. "Consider it done."
Aiden turned to the remaining operative, a lithe swordsman named Cyris. "You're with me. We'll draw their attention and buy Reia and Arlen the time they need."
Cyris smirked, drawing his twin blades. "Sounds like fun."
Aiden gave a final nod before activating the communication crystal again. "Kael, change of plans. I need you and your team to hit the guards from the eastern entrance. Keep them occupied."
"On our way," Kael's voice came through, calm but determined.
