Julian nodded, impressed by how quickly his daughters had recovered their focus despite the emotional trauma they just experienced.
But even as he began to plan their next move, Chronovax's final words echoed in his mind, impossible to ignore.
You will lose everything, one by one. Fate itself is opposed to your existence.
Julian pushed the thought aside. He would deal with fate when it came for him. Right now, he had daughters to protect and a mystery to solve.
"Come," he said, gesturing toward the east, where Cassandra had sensed the distant settlement. "We have work to do."
He closed his eyes, focusing his energy. "We'll teleport to the outskirts. Hold onto me."
His three daughters immediately moved closer, each placing a hand on his shoulders or arms.
