"These people... are a little unusual."
Through her sunglasses, Ash could clearly see a group in matching attire walking slowly in the distance. Some carried swords, some shields, and some bows and crossbows.
As expected, every one of them had that chess-like emblem embroidered on their clothes.
Though she did not know what it meant, Ash knew they had to be the "regular army" of some organization.
Pulse gripped his M1014 semi-automatic shotgun and cautiously pressed himself against the wall. He quietly peeked outside, watching the direction the group was heading.
"Follow them."
After thinking for a moment, Ash decided to trail them for now.
The group moved quietly, following the standard alert formation of a four-man infantry squad as they tracked the people from an organization called Rhodes Island.
Ash took the lead, armed with an R4-C and responsible for watching the front. At the same time, she had to assess the situation and determine their route.
Sledge and IQ were positioned in the middle.
Sledge was ahead, holding an L85A2 and watching the right side.
IQ was behind him, carrying the medium-range 522 Commando carbine and watching the left side.
Fuze took the rear position. He held a ballistic shield in one hand and a 6P41 light machine gun in the other, and was responsible for covering their rear.
Meanwhile, Blitz, Pulse, and Bandit moved to the right of the four, monitoring the Rhodes Island group and preparing for any battle that might break out.
Jäger was responsible for reconnaissance at the rear.
They moved especially quickly. Even through the ruins' tangled pathways, they could swiftly find intact routes and circle around, clinging tightly to their prey like hunting hounds.
The city's fires still burned without end, and the cries of unimaginable suffering had yet to fade.