Yet, as soon as the man spoke, there was complete silence from the shadows. It was as though his plea was nothing more than a joke. No response came, and the lead expert’s face fell. He understood what was happening. The powerful figure lurking in the shadows had no intention of helping.

The others below grew visibly anxious, fully aware of the devastating power of the divine lightning. Anger rose among them as one person shouted, “Cowards! They want us when we’re useful, but now that we’re fac