Next, General Cross and the others followed Ethan's instructions—building out an underground chamber while mobilizing the city to gather the required materials.
The soulless thrall creation process couldn't be exposed to sunlight, so it had to be done underground.
As for the materials, they weren't that hard to find. Once Clearford City threw its full weight behind it, everything was gathered quickly.
When survival was on the line, Clearford City's execution was frighteningly efficient.
Down in the basement…
Chris and the others taught General Cross's core team how to create soulless thralls, step by step, hands-on.
The idea had been Ethan's.
The labor, as usual, somehow became Chris and the others'.
They complained nonstop in their heads.
Out loud, they just did the job.
Because this was serious.
Because this was the kind of secret that could get a city wiped out if it leaked.
