"Copy that. Now we're going in, so why don't we continue later?
"Copy that. But let me tell you, this is only about reconnaissance, right? Just because you discovered the enemy doesn't mean you're attacking him right away."
"I know. Don't worry."
"Okay. Shall we go then?"
Encouraged by Lombardo, Chester went on to walk again.
And as I slowly reached the stairs, I went quietly and surely down one step at a time.
And while they struggled with the smoke, they managed to get down the stairs without making any footsteps.
"Hmm... I'll take a breather for now, huh?
When Shester said it with a deep exhale, Lombardo returned the words with a rather spicy voice.
"... oh, I don't know..."
Lombardo either inhaled a little smoke or he seemed to have a bad throat.
That's why Shester looked back with a worried look on his face.
"Are you all right? Did you hurt your throat?
"... oh, a little... I think I inhaled some smoke..."
"Okay. Follow me without talking too much. Are you sure?
Lombardo did not speak up to Shester's prophecy and agreed by nodding.
Seeing it, Chester also nodded loudly and began to walk in the direction where the smoke could stand in order to move forward again.