"Huh?"
"What do you mean?"
"We're doomed if we separate!"
As Ren expected, his suggestion was instantly met with resistance.
The sound of Yumi's muffled screams echoed through the chamber, mixing with the endless crash of falling trash and the low rumble of the approaching Cubes. The noise alone was enough to drive anyone to panic.
"No," Sumeri said firmly, her eyes narrowing. "I think Ren's right. We should split into two groups. It'll increase our chances of finding the exit."
Her calm tone silenced the protests for a moment. The others exchanged uncertain glances while Yumi's desperate cries continued in the background.
Leonel scratched the back of his head. "Fine… but who's going with who?"
"I'll take Leonel, Sumeri, Nikolai, and one of the Thieves," Ren said without hesitation. "The rest go with Roxy."
"Huh? Wait, what?" Roxy blinked, pointing at herself. "You're making me lead the other group?"
"Exactly," Ren said flatly.
