Chapter 164

Ellen's heart raced as he sat in the stagnant traffic, his mind consumed with worry for Sophie and her family. Frustration boiled within him as the cars remained immobile.

"Damn it! Can't we find another route?!" Ellen barked at the driver, his impatience palpable.

"I'm sorry, Commander, but we're stuck here. I can't maneuver or take any detours," the driver explained apologetically.

Ellen clenched his fists, feeling powerless in the face of the situation. His mind raced with thoughts of Sophie and the tragedy she was enduring.

"I'll go check what's happening," Vox offered, stepping out of the vehicle in an attempt to assess the situation.

As Vox exited, Emilia turned to Ellen, her voice gentle yet firm. "Commander, please try to calm down. I know you're frustrated and angry, but Sophie needs your strength right now. If you show her this behavior, it will only intensify her grief."

Upon Vox's return to the car, he conveyed the grim update to Ellen. "Commander," he began, his voice car