Atlas' ability to respond already cemented himself as the most equipped to deal with the scenario. Though he was not the leader of the group and was only beginning to earn their trust, they were still forced to listen to him.
Immediately after his sinking feeling started, he forced them to respond to his message.
"If you can hear me, respond now. If you do not respond, I will assume that you are dead."
They were cruel words, but they displayed a worry that the others only understood through them. One by one, those who could respond did respond.
It was only the six of them. The six that were standing inside of formations to activate the moon's cycle.
She could not respond.
Despite being alive, she could not pick up her communication talisman and say anything.
Bang!
"Khhh…!"
