Wonder grunted as he suddenly re-appeared in the cavern with the portal. He said, “How I not get whiplash from all of that?”
A familiar Guardian walked over. Sheriff helped him up. “How are you?”
“Slightly dizzy, but that may be me re-aligning to Hoseki’s program. Or whatever you wanna call it.”
He looked at Sheriff. “How long was I gone?”
“10 minutes.”
Wonder nodded, and typed a message to his family:
Sorry for the lateness. Had a talk with the GM of Hoseki. Will explain more later, but it means we have to pull off the Fasis Plan. I’m down at the bottom of the mines, which seems to be where the Guardians come from. Dunno how long it’ll take me to get up, even with their help.
Izuku was the first to respond: Do you want me to warp down there with you, Dad?
Wonder was torn. On one hand, Izuku was probably the best down here. His beasts meant they would be constantly protected. As well, Izuku and Wonder had the closest likes, which meant they could talk all day. But he was still a teenager… and that same power could protect his family better.
Suddenly, Blood typed: Wonder! Dad got word about what is happening in Talcini. I’m bringing a platoon of my folks over to try and get you out.
Wonder typed to Izuku first: Hold that thought, baby boy. Blood just wrote me.
Wonder then responded to Blood: It’s going downhill fast. They’re blaming me for the situation. I got popped loose by someone in my old Native Tribe, but I got sent to the bottom of the mines despite it. And they were free in threatening my family. How fast can you get here?!?
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Wonder already had a guess, though… and was wrong.
Blood messaged back: Like Izuku, I can teleport a group. 5 minutes tops to allow them to get armed and prepped.
Wonder nodded, and sighed out of relief. He typed: Thanks, Blood. Please, get the rest to safety. Oh, my sister is now part of the troop. She’s decent with fireballs, so feel free to have her start throwing Willy-Nilly.
He almost heard Blood laugh. Blood typed: I will!
Wonder typed to Rose and Izuku: Blood’s coming with backup. Should be there in 5 minutes. Izuku, stay with the family until the rest are safe. Then bring as many underground-compatible beasts you have and join me. We may have to fight our way up at some point. Also have Rose and Sakura boost your stats to be safe.
Rose suddenly typed: Dear, Sakura and Susie are already breaking into the mine! Crisis is with them, but I think they plan to fight down and meet you somewhere in the middle!
What the…
Wonder laughed. “Sakura, baby girl, you are living up to Izuku’s namesake too well.”
Wonder typed to the group chat: OK, here’s the plan. Izuku, stay with the crew until Blood gets you to safety. Then have Rose boost your stats and use the Recruitment Screen to teleport to me directly. Bring as many underground-compatible creatures you can. Sakura, Susie, Crisis, be safe as you can! You guys are powerful, and Sakura has probably boosted your stats to insane levels, but you are still only three people. Also watch civilian casualties!
Sheriff said, “Planning?”
Wonder nodded. “We got backup coming, and a section are already fighting their way down. If there is anyone we can spare, give them backup please?”
Sheriff nodded. “Commands are sent.”
Wonder nodded. He tested, and he was able to summon his bow again. “Izuku and his beasts should soon come, but I suspect around 10 minutes. He may send some beasts as protection in the meantime. Let’s work our way back up the mines.”
“Yes sir.” Sheriff pulled out a gun.
“And watch civilian causalities. They probably have no fight in this war.”
“Agreed.”