Chapter 1259: Problem
However, before Vilsin could speak, the masked figure standing to her right suddenly said, "Too late, Vilsin. They're coming—either kill them all now, or we retreat. There's no way we can escape with a hostage."
Vilsin raised a hand and signaled her subordinates to withdraw. The four masked figures scattered like dust into the night wind.
"Officer." Vilsin's voice carried a trace of amusement. "Once your friends arrive, please make sure to ask them a question."
Silei's throat moved slightly, but she said nothing. Her gaze at Vilsin deepened.
"Why was Zoe fighting here alone for so long, even facing mortal danger, without a single Quicksilver Needle coming to help her?"
Zoe began swearing furiously, but Vilsin turned and left, her light footsteps vanishing up the stairs leading into the castle.
Once all the Deep Anchors had disappeared into the night, Simoya threw her arms around Zoe. Tears streamed down her face as she apologized again and again. Zoe did not let her guard down, vigilantly watching their surroundings until she heard familiar rushing footsteps in the distance—
Following Zoe's gaze downward, Silei saw Ende and Theresa come into view. She immediately waved hard. Though the two were already moving like the wind, once they had pinpointed the location, Ende and Theresa accelerated even further.
"Zoe!" Ende was the first to vault over the wall. She climbed the castle barehanded and rushed ahead to check on her dear friend. Theresa surveyed the area, only returning to the group about a minute later.
"They're all gone," Theresa said. "There are no more high-speed reactions nearby."
Zoe immediately exited Bullet Time.
"Victoria sent us. She said you were probably in trouble," Theresa said. "To prevent a feint, she and Susie stayed with the children, just in case... How are