Cursing

The 9th Division's swift operation against the Rukongai rebels ultimately ended in a regrettable failure.

The rebels seemed to have anticipated the Court Guard Squad's actions and had even prepared an ambush. The 9th Division, as a rapid reaction force, was caught off guard and routed.

Fortunately, after gaining an initial advantage, the rebels suddenly withdrew for unknown reasons, preventing the 9th Division from being completely wiped out.

The rebels' unusual activities in Northern Rukon District quietly subsided, just as suddenly as they had begun.

When Cang Nan learned of this news, he was in the Captain-Commander's office with Katori...