Celaus pushed himself up from the bed, brushing off Jian's hand when his younger brother tried to steady him. "You should rest more," Jian said quickly, but Celaus only shook his head.
"We don't have much time," he said, his tone calm but firm. "The black hole might close completely if we delay." He frowned slightly, glancing toward the window. "Our journey here already took too long. If the passage seals, we may not be able to return at all."
Jian looked uneasy but didn't argue further. Xing Yu stepped closer and helped support the crown prince, his expression serious. "Your Highness, your ship is in ruins," he said. "How do you plan to get back home? Most of what's left is scrap."
Celaus's eyes narrowed slightly as he thought. "We can salvage the parts," he said finally. Turning to Katrina, he continued, "Have our men gather the warp mechanism and anything else that still functions. Every piece matters."
