When an organization went out on an expedition, it was common sense for the expedition leader to report the expedition’s status to the organization periodically.

At the very least, they had to do so at a time of danger or when they were on their way back after the expedition was over. That way, the organization would be able to send reinforcements if necessary and would not have to think, ‘Why is there no news? Did something happen to them?’

If the worried organization sent reinforcements because of the lack of communication, and the expedition team went back without running into them, that would prove to be a total waste of time and resources.

Quite some time had passed since the second expedition led by Team 1 began, more than enough for the team to have finished the expedition and contact the organization about the result.

Of course, unexpected trouble might have occurred in the middle, delaying the completion of the expedition. But if that were the case, the team should have contacted the organization about it. The Marcel Ghionea that Kim Hannah knew would have contacted her long ago.

A concept called the golden hour exists in medicine, where prompt medical and surgical treatment could prevent death after a traumatic injury.

Rather than waiting a few days to hear back, Kim Hannah acted promptly. She called for an emergency meeting, calling Hugo as Team 2’s acting leader since their leader was away and also calling Team 3’s leader, Oh Rahee.

Though Jang Maldong was also an executive member, he was currently away on a long-term leave due to the Neutral Zone’s opening being stopped.

After hearing Kim Hannah’s explanation, Hugo and Oh Rahee put on a serious expression.

“No way. Team 1 is completely… No, aren’t they still in the middle of the expedition? Maybe they’re in a region where the communication crystal doesn’t work.”

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