Chapter 276

Aria Bennett and her team stared at the short message on their holoscreens, deep in thought.

"Looks like we got lucky this time," Ezra Vaughn grinned. "No need to run around the whole city like last time."

Miles Sutton fiddled with his communicator. "Just checked with friends from other teams. They're still stuck on the first clue."

"That slow?" Ezra raised an eyebrow.

"Yep," Miles shrugged. "Zombies are piling up over there, and they don't have Aria's brains. Still circling that stone monument."

Declan Ross chimed in, "Heard only about thirty teams have cracked the first clue so far."

"We're about to pull way ahead," Miles rubbed his hands excitedly. "But first, let's find the clue here."

All three turned expectantly toward Aria and Ronan Caldwell.

Ronan sighed. "Planning to sit this one out?"

"We handle the fighting," Miles declared without shame.

Ronan looked at Aria. "Any ideas?"

"I need to recall the surveillance room footage," Aria said.

Ronan blinked. "You remember all those screens?"

"Yeah," Aria nodded. "But I'll need time to sort it out."

Ronan's mouth twitched. "That memory of yours... I caught some of it too. Let's brainstorm."

The two found separate spots to sit and closed their eyes in concentration.

[LMAO the goof squad getting outsmarted again]

[Someone calculate their trauma levels]

[Aria OP!]

[International viewers are shook rn]

Twenty minutes later, Aria opened her eyes first.

"Got something?" Ronan asked.

"There was a box with Chinese writing," Aria said.

Ronan's eyes lit up. "I saw that too! But couldn't place it."

"Follow me." Aria stood and led the way.

After several turns, the group stopped before an archive room.

"Here." Aria pointed to a corner shelf.

Miles's eyes widened. "No freaking way!"

Ronan lifted the metal box, impressed. "You remembered the route too?"

"Surveillance feeds form a map when pieced together," Aria said casually.

Three thumbs shot up in unison: "Aria's a legend!"

[Human GPS living up to the name]

[That memory is insane]

[Someone tell Nolan he's not worthy]

Miles suddenly turned serious. "From today, you're my blood sister!"

Ezra and Declan nodded vigorously. "We're not worthy."

Aria shook her head with a smile. "Enough flattery. Let's see what's in the box."