The two squad leaders sprang into action at once, their eyes as sharp as hawks as they swiftly scanned their respective squads. Before long, they selected five soldiers with exceptional hand-to-hand combat skills.
Including the two squad leaders, there were seven of them. Their steady, powerful strides revealed their formidable close-combat ability as they quickly arrived beside the company commander.
Their eyes were filled with resolve and determination as they silently awaited the company commander's order to charge. The seven of them stared fixedly at the noble commander, who was still trying to approach, eager to kill the monster in close combat without a trace of fear.
Meanwhile, the tank commander sat inside the tank, his gaze fixed through the viewing port on the eight men preparing to charge ahead.
Filled with doubt, he could not help asking the company commander over the communications channel, "Why not call for Space Marine support directly?"
The company commander's voice was low and resolute. "We're confident we can deal with this evil monster. It isn't worth sending the Space Marines out. They have stronger enemies to deal with."
Since a monster blessed by an evil god had already appeared here, similar monsters might have appeared elsewhere as well. Since they were capable of dealing with this one themselves, there was no need to trouble the Space Marines with a wasted trip.
Although he knew that, judging by the monster's earlier performance, even his entire company of more than a hundred men might struggle to defeat it, the company commander understood something clearly.
These monsters possessed all sorts of unusual immunities to ranged attacks. However, close-quarters combat was clearly effective against them. As long as they could get close, there was a good chance they could destroy it.
"Very well. If you're in danger,