Nero paused for a moment. The researcher he was carrying was awake, but wouldn't be able to move effectively on his own. If Nero set him down, he could grab Liam, but his mission was to prioritise the researchers.
He did not want to abandon his teammate, but he couldn't compromise the mission either. It was a tough situation, and ultimately, he made an even tougher decision. He lowered the researcher he was carrying and handed him over to Vanessa.
"Bael, you grab Liam and carry him with you. Everyone else, move as quickly as you can, and simply focus on moving forward and defending yourself. Leave the rest to me."
