Chapter 186. The Blueprint

At nine o'clock, Red and Aamon were on their way to the restaurant when Fiona, Celia, and Anneth rushed up to them. Celia's face was pale, and she looked panicked.

"Iram's name came up in the lottery," Celia said. "What are we going to do?"

"Do we postpone today's search mission?" Fiona asked. "Iram's game is scheduled for ten o'clock."

"We should go inside first," Aamon instructed. "Where is Iram?"

"Any contestant whose name comes up in the lottery is taken by Troy to prevent them from escaping," Anneth replied.

"Damn it," Aamon muttered in frustration.

They hurried into the restaurant and waited for Phi to open the portal. Moments later, Phi's portal appeared, and they stepped through. On the rooftop, the other members of the Metaphysics and the Assassins had already gathered.

"Iram is in the lottery. I heard this morning," Flame said.

"He can't join the search," Jonah sighed. "Flame, you'll take Iram's place. We can't delay the search for