Upon hearing Charles' words, the others scanned their surroundings to find that their companion, wrapped in his distinctive bandages, was nowhere to be seen.0

A ripple of dread surfaced on their faces. How did their comrade vanish without a trace?0

"When was the last time anyone saw Bandages?" Charles asked in a calm tone as he tried to suppress the rising anxiety within him.0

"I saw him." James raised his hand in hesitation before he continued. "Five minutes ago, he was right in front of me."0

"I don't think so. I haven't seen him since at least ten minutes ago," Lily interjected and poked her head out of Charles' collar.0

The crew had varied accounts, but they could collectively infer that Bandages had disappeared within the last ten minutes.0

Studying the thick mist that surrounded them, Charles' brows subconsciously...0