The massive shadow of the Lookman's fortress had hidden the spatial fluctuations of the second rift until it was already fully operational.
"This explains it then," Lara got what happened, her mind racing to connect the dots.
"They opened another portal, sent reinforcements to my city to keep them pinned, then they passed through this hidden portal and attacked us from the rear… It's a nice strategy!"
"I know," this was the main reason that made Becky angry. It was a humiliating realisation.
"It seems William missed the point this time. Those leading the enemies aren't up there in the command centre, they are here, around us! They used the fortress as a distraction while they played the real game on the ground."
"Then…" Lara already jumped to the same conclusion, "Can you get in touch with him? We have to tell him he's chasing a ghost!"
