Furthermore, she needed to maintain her facade, especially with the people monitoring her and her group, knowing that Clyde and his friends were likely also under surveillance.
"I would love to have such talented people with us," she began, her expression neutral, "but as you can see, our last expedition barely allowed us to return with our lives intact, and our supplies are dwindling. We're currently seeking a partnership with someone who can provide us with ample resources while we recover," she added, stating her position frankly. Beside her, Duke handed her a raspberry as she spoke.
Clyde was well aware of this issue and had heard people mention that Kisha and her group had endured significant hardships, to the point where even Commander McMillan's team remained bedridden from their injuries sustained in their struggle for survival. Given their current condition, gathering additional supplies and supporting others was undoubtedly a daunting challenge for them.
