Marlowe dropped down from the tree, landing lightly on the grass. She dusted herself off and followed Yoo-Euni, her curiosity piqued despite her reluctance. As they walked toward the lab, the afternoon sun cast long shadows across the academy grounds, making the familiar surroundings feel strangely ominous.
"What's this about?" Marlowe finally asked, breaking the silence between them.
Yoo-Euni glanced at her briefly before replying. "There's been a disturbance. Something... abnormal. And I believe you're one of the few capable of handling it."
Marlowe raised an eyebrow, suspicion creeping into her voice. "A disturbance? Is it connected to the war?"
Yoo-Euni shook her head. "Not directly. But it could be a sign of something much worse."
Marlowe's mind raced as they continued toward the lab. A sign of something worse? After everything she had endured in the war, the thought that something even more dangerous might be looming sent a chill down her spine.
