"Um..."
Perhaps because she had suddenly encountered so many people, Keisha, who had lived alone for so long, was somewhat unaccustomed to it. Still, she introduced herself:
"Hello, everyone... My... name... is Keisha. William is... my master."
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The first half of Keisha's introduction was fairly normal, but the last word, "master," instantly left all the Spartans stunned.
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William himself was even more surprised that Keisha had so bluntly called him her "master."
"Enough!" William, with his hands clasped behind his back, deliberately raised his voice as he said:
"Keisha was recovered as an anomalous phenomenon by Fleet Zero during a mission on Venus. She will now become a member of Damocles and fight to protect humanity."
"Welcome to the Task Force." As the Task Force commander, Carter was the first to break the awkward atmosphere. He extended his right hand toward Keisha in welcome.
Keisha merely glanced at Carter's right hand. She did not shake it, but instead tilted her head, narrowed her eyes, and smiled.
"Hel...lo."
Apparently, aside from William, Keisha did not want much physical contact with anyone else.
"Heh heh, hello." Carter calmly smiled as well and withdrew his hand, not minding in the slightest that Keisha had refused to shake it.
"Carter." William looked at Carter and said calmly:
"For now, Keisha is in the hands of your Task Force. Her specialty is providing Defense Barriers. Based on our long-term observations and research, the Defense Barriers she generates are far stronger than the Energy Shields of Thor's Hammer, PIA, and Biochemical Power Armor.
"She can ensure that your Task Force has better protection during missions."
"Yes, I understand, Boss." Carter committed Keisha's strengths to memory.
"Good." William then looked at Keisha standing before him and instructed her:
"From now on, follow the orders of