Starting with a Core Cabin
Chapter 1186

Darkness in the Depths (Sparkling Water Is Surprisingly Good)

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"Uh... PMC?"

Faced with the woman before her, Chisato still looked utterly bewildered, while Commander Nanmu, seated behind the desk, offered an explanation.

"PRIVATE MILITARY COMPANY—a private military company. Its primary responsibility is resolving D Disasters."

"What's a D Disaster?"

"Simply put, it's Devil Possessed."

In response to Chisato's question, Yugiri Ayano gave a very detailed explanation.

"You've probably seen this in plenty of movies and novels: demons make contracts with humans and grant them power. We call those who gain power by entering into contracts with demons Devil Possessed. Dealing with the trouble caused by these Devil Possessed is the responsibility of our AAA."

"Oh, I see... Wait!? There's an organization like that in our city? Why have I never heard of it?"

Hearing Yugiri Ayano's answer, Chisato first nodded, then immediately turned toward Commander Nanmu like an enraged cat. Chisato could be considered one of the top Elites of the DA Organization. Even she had never heard of any such intelligence!

"Because there's no need for your Lycoris to know about it. Resolving D Disasters is the PMC's responsibility, while Lycoris maintain public order. Your duties are different, so your jurisdictions are different as well."

"Ugh... That's true..."

Hearing this, Chisato pursed her lips in displeasure. She could understand what Commander Nanmu meant. It was like firefighters and detectives in the major crimes division. Although both were part of the same system, their jobs generally had nothing to do with each other. After all, you couldn't send firefighters to investigate a major crime, and detectives weren't exactly good at putting out fires, were they?

Hmm?

"But you didn't solve the problem either, did you? That Witch—or Xiao Ai... Ms. Duanmu—was the one who took it out."

"Hey, Chisato!"

Hearing Chisato raise her question without the slightest tact, Commander

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