"Everything checked?" William asked as he glanced back at his squad.
Olivia gave a nod, and Charlotte was still tightening the strap of her bag around her waist.
"Mind telling me why I was suddenly dragged into this whole mess?" asked a certain green-haired mage.
William gave a casual shrug. "Well, there's no denying that you're a valuable asset to humanity. But right now, your skills are needed on the battlefield."
Thea had been added to the team at the last moment. When it came to versatility and escaping tight situations, no one was better than the mage who could create copies of herself.
"We needed a porter," came a voice from the left, and Thea immediately felt the urge to murder the speaker.
Olivia chuckled while Charlotte shook her head in exasperation. "Seriously, you have a talent for pissing people off."
Austin grinned. "Come on, what's better than having her clones carry our supplies?"
