Although they had long been prepared for it, watching a teammate die before their eyes was a grief no one could immediately let go of. Even the usually stern beautiful captain had not said a word for a long time.
She stood alone at the edge of a high-rise, gazing blankly down at the increasingly ruined city.
Only when a young female team member approached did she report the situation in a respectful tone.
"Captain."
"All Charm Spirits in this operation have been driven out. Our team suffered one death and one severe injury."
The beautiful captain nodded slightly.
When she turned around, her face had regained its usual resolute expression.
"Continue guarding the surrounding area. Do not relax in the slightest. Once the inspection confirms that no Charm Spirits remain, report our progress to headquarters according to procedure, compensate the families of the fallen, and treat the wounded!"
"Also."
"Starting today, this area will be under curfew. Charm Spirits appear at night. No one is permitted to leave their homes without authorization!"
The remaining team members immediately saluted and responded.
"Yes, Captain!"
The female team member behind her also took out her communication device and continuously transmitted photos from the scene.
Everything proceeded in perfect order.
After enduring pain and loss time and again, everyone had become increasingly mature. They buried their personal emotions beneath their duties, placing the protection of civilians above all else.
Only after taking off their uniforms were they themselves.
But once they put on those black clothes, they became the guards protecting the city, the final line of defense safeguarding the lights of countless homes. They were absolutely forbidden from taking even half a step back!
However.
The situation seemed to be getting worse and worse.
Another teammate had died tonight, and they had