It was only ten or so minutes since Damien had left. Lane's eyes, which were moving left to right and back, had seemed to pick up on some movement. He raised his binoculars, turning the night vision.
And there they were. Bright red eyes, deep within the forest.
"Tina," Lane spoke, slightly raising his voice. "The monsters are here."
There was no need to shout. Although Tina was in the reception hall, she was a B-rank Esper. She could hear Lane just fine. Shouting could only agitate the monsters, inciting them to charge ahead. It was best to remain calm.
Unfortunately, Tina wasn't the only person who could hear Lane. The Trailblazer Guild members, especially those who were lurking outside, could as well.
And they lost their minds at the mere mention of the monsters.
