Although Irving was prepared to enter the world of the shelter game to rescue his comrades, he did not take immediate action. He felt he needed to consider more factors before proceeding. He didn't want Elder Astra to predict his every move, as that would give Astra an overwhelming advantage. Therefore, he decided that his upcoming actions needed to be conducted in secrecy.
"Our next steps must be extremely discreet. We absolutely cannot let anyone know our specific plans. Only then can we catch our opponents off guard," Irving stated as he called James and Nick over to discuss his thoughts.
James and Nick naturally did not express any opposition. They both agreed that it was essential to keep their actions confidential.
