Millions of kilometers to the east, three pets abruptly reappeared amid the armed group they'd left behind just moments ago. Their sudden emergence caused the Players to brake hard, weapons drawn, suspecting an enemy ambush. However, upon recognizing the famed mascots, Cho Min Ho nodded in acknowledgment.
"You're already back? I assume everything went smoothly?"
The chihuahua and the lizard guiltily averted their gazes, prompting several skeptical scowls. Taking charge, the marmoset stepped forward to deliver their report, acting as their de facto spokesperson.
"…And that's pretty much how it went down," the monkey finished darkly. "We're ready to accept our punishment."
Domingo, the unkillable death-row convict, already trembled with excitement, eagerly sharpening his machetes. But the Korean's reply immediately crushed his enthusiasm.
