Ultimately, Vlad, Freya, and Jormungandr decided not to give chase. The encounter with the Special Unit Leviathan was a stark reminder that they could never grow overconfident or lower their guard in the face of the hive mind. Just as human forces were improving and growing stronger, so were the Leviathans. If they didn't keep pushing themselves harder, the hive mind would surpass them, and Terra would belong to those creatures.
There was a somber expression on the trio's faces. Even though they had achieved their goal, they felt that the path forward was becoming more and more complicated. But unfortunately, there was no time for them to dwell on those thoughts as they immediately began to move.
