Asuka's voice was not quiet, drawing the attention of many people waiting nearby.
At a time like this, they certainly did not want to hear one bad piece of news after another.
"Yes, it's not good."
Sutian sounded utterly exhausted.
Rousing his spirits, he said over the phone, "Is Tetsuya nearby? There's no signal when I call him. I have something I absolutely need his help with."
Sutian knew about the operation targeting Burial Tower as well. As the Gym Leader of one of Johto's Eight Gyms, he was undoubtedly part of the League's upper ranks.
But he truly did not know whether Tetsuya was part of the team.
After all...
From his perspective, while Tetsuya's current strength was by no means poor, there was still quite a gap between him and the very top tier.
If he had been the one choosing, there was a high probability he would not have let Tetsuya enter and take such risks.
If something happened... that would be far too contrary to the League's interests.
However, Asuka's answer immediately gave him a headache.
"You mean Tetsuya? He went into Burial Tower with Lance and the others."
Asuka's tone was exceptionally calm, as if he were saying, "Yes, that's right, I ate a ton of food today"—the content was absurd, yet he said it as though it were perfectly natural.
"Damn!"
Sutian subconsciously twitched his nose. "When will they be back?"
He sounded anxious.
"Does it have to be him?" Asuka grew serious as well. "Let me tell you, he's my junior apprentice brother. He absolutely cannot be sent to do anything too dangerous. Otherwise, who will inherit Cianwood Gym after me?"
"And you still let him go into Burial Tower?? Besides, he's a partner of our Violet City Gym. I can't just watch