BIOLOGICAL SUPERCOMPUTER SYSTEM - Chapter 668 The Ravine (2)

... question hung in the air, laced with a hint of anxiety.

From his position in the vehicle, Erik reached for his communicator. His fingers traced the cool metal, a stark contrast to the warmth of the uncertainty that swirled within him.

"It's hard to say," was his honest reply, his voice steady despite the absence of any comforting pretense. "We're still in Thaid territory. We might steer clear of the airborne ones, but we can't rule out other risks."

Erik then adjusted hi ...