4-4 Nerves of Steel

Hope I didn't keep you waiting. The L.G.D. meeting took a little longer than expected.

Don't worry about it, Madam Ch'en.

(She looks like nothing ever happened...)

How's the situation?

Our recon squad has already sent back some information.

I went through it and picked out a few things that might interest you.

Ah, Inspector Hoshiguma...

Don't worry about me. I'm just going to listen in.

Continue, Amiya. It's fine.

Very well. We managed to get a lead from some Infected...

The recon squad has already confirmed that there are several Reunion hideouts in Lungmen's residential district.

And?

A number of Reunion squads are already planning to launch an attack against Lungmen's defenses.

We even found an infiltration channel that Reunion had been using.

Hah. Such arrogance.

They seem to be underestimating the L.G.D.

What about the ruins of Chernobog?

Rhodes Island dispatched multiple recon squads there.

While most of the residents were gone, we did find many Reunion members still active there.

One team even had more than three encounters with Reunion forces.

However, based upon the intel we have, we are unable to conclusively link the movements in the city to any broader Reunion operations...

But I would recommend choosing this city as one of our important operation targets in the future.

...I see.

Hoshiguma, help bring me my forms. Third drawer on the left side of my desk.

Right now? Sure thing.

Continue.

Mm, to summarize...

Rhodes Island suggests a joint operation to completely eliminate the remaining Reunion forces in Lungmen.

No good.

The L.G.D. will not permit it.

...What? Madam Ch'en...?

I said, no.

You... are an Infected.

If you carry out any more missions in the slums, you'll only cause greater disorder.

...

This is our decision.

But--

Ah, excuse me, I need to take this call...

This is Amiya.

Is, is this Amiya?

...! Jessica?

Yes, Jessica here...

Are you on a stealth mission? I can barely hear you...

We found them in the city ruins...

Reunion's leaders...

There are... two of them.

What?!

So, you fled back here with your tail between your legs?

I am no mongrel like you and your lowly kind.

...If not for the fact that you completed your mission, I would have added two more scars to your filthy face.

Didn't you lose all your limbs in that explosion? I'd feel sorry making a kid like you put makeup on my face with your mouth.

Pah.

But let's set this aside for now... It's not doing either of us any good.

I'll admit to that much.

Then, have they taken the bait?

Surely. Let's just see if that old flag-waver can bring back the real goods.

Speaking of which, you're pretty scared of that old timer, aren't you?

I'm already in a bad mood.

Oh my, sorry 'bout that.

But that's just before we land the catch, right?

How about we put aside our differences for the time being?

Tch. Fine.

I'll deal with the small fry first.

Rhodes Island, I know you're there.

...It's impossible to hide from me.

Jessica, don't!

It could be a trap...!

He found us! We have to...

If we defeat the enemy leader... We have to...!

Huh. They really were here.

Where'd you come from, little kitty~?

You can't just treat this place like your playground.

Hey, you bunch.

Yessir!!

Before we get to feast upon the most sumptuous prey...

Help yourself to the appetizers.

Ohhh... Ohhhhh! !

Tsk...!

*gasp*... Damn it...

We finally... got them...

...

...No, not yet.

What's that powder drifting down...?

Nngh... Guhh...

Uaaagh!

It hurts... It huuurrtsssss...

Aaagh... Aaaargh! It itches! It itches!!

Graaah?!!

Rhodes... Rhodes Island!

Enemy... Enemy!!

What...! Wh-what's going on...

The enemies we just defeated are standing back up...?

What? Are you done already?

There's a glow... coming from that guy's staff...?

I haven't even done anything yet.

And... they've got a lot more reinforcements coming...

Curse you...!

Right now, I can only pray that this round can kill the enemy leader...!

Don't.

Haha... Do you really have time for a strategy meeting in your position?

So much self-confidence.

Hmph. I'll teach you a lesson with this shot...

No, Meteorite. Don't.

Tsk...! Why?!

We need to retreat.

I can feel it...

It's them. They're here.

Ohh? You're not going to shoot?

What a pity.

You know, you won't get another chance.

Is he leaving? But--

Meteorite! Aim at that collapsing building to the west, now! At least we can distract the enemy to buy us some time!

...This is our only option! I'll do it!

Jessica, start running.

Huh?

...The Yetis are here.

Wait...

S-so cold...

... ...Let's go.

Now.

...Jessica.

She's right.

We need to get out of here...!

Amiya, can you hear me?

Hello? Hello?

Just go! I'll cover you!

Listen, Amiya.

...Do not come.

These ruins are...