After a long pause, Ethan finally said, "I’ll try to contact higher-ups and get reinforcements sent over as soon as possible."

"Ivy, if things are as bad as you say, then they definitely have weapons. You cannot let yourself get hurt again, understand?"

Ivy responded with another "Got it." Then, with a playful tone, she added, "You’ve already stationed Leo by my side. How could I possibly end up hurt?"

She glanced around at the pitch-black ...