Dong!
Dong!
Dong!
The knocking from underground, subtle and elusive at first, now seems so distinct as if it's pounding right beside the ear, making it hard to ignore. Ji You closed her eyes slightly, clearing the chaos in her mind, then opened them again and said, "Yue Qiyuan, is the Protective Shield at its maximum?"
Yue Qiyuan replied, "It's on, but there's a bit of a problem." His voice paused for a moment; when he spoke again, it was still hard to hide the heaviness, "The energy isn't sufficient. It'll only last for 30 minutes."
Ji You lifted her hand and massaged her temples.
It was indeed a big problem.
When it rains, it pours. Just dealing with unforeseen circumstances is enough, but the repeatedly occurring energy shortages are giving Ji You and her teammates a massive headache.
