That was the last thing I uttered before the chopper lifted off once more. I gazed at it, absorbing the sight, until a series of gunshots and a few shouts pierced the air.

"Apollo!" Ares' voice rang out, chanting Hector's name. I couldn't fathom where it came from.

I turned to Hector. Sir Anton vanished abruptly as Vera sprinted towards the haystack, cocking her gun. My heart pounded, and I glanced at Hector, who was fixated on something. He appeared to be searching for the source of Ares' voice.

"W-what should I do?" I trembled, questioning him, but I promptly cleared my throat. He didn't turn to face me.

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