But before the magic-infused bullets could touch Origami's body, her Territory blocked them, turning them into sparks that vanished into the air.
In Jessica's eyes, Origami was now a complete and utter lunatic.
She had already wiped out more than half their forces.
If this continued, it would only be a matter of time before they were all annihilated.
Jessica clicked her tongue again, then used her full-coverage headset to contact someone else.
"Emergency! Requesting reinforcements!"
She contacted Ryoko Kusakabe and the others, who had been stationed around the perimeter.
If possible, she really did not want these AST members involved in this operation.
But as things stood, there seemed to be no other choice.
Yet all she heard through her headset was Ryouko's mechanically cold voice.
"Ah... this channel is currently unavailable. On orders from her commanding officer, Ryoko Kusakabe cannot proceed to the combat zone. Please verify before attempting further communication."
Upon hearing that, Jessica shouted angrily.
"This is no time for jokes! Your subordinate is slaughtering everyone here!"
Even so, Ryouko simply repeated her earlier words.
Suddenly, Jessica frowned, as though she had realized something.
"So you were the one who sent her here... just you wait. I'll make you pay for this!"
She spoke in a voice dripping with resentment.
Jessica immediately cut off her connection with Ryouko and opened another channel.
"This is Jessica! Requesting emergency reinforcements!"
Dodging the missiles coming straight at her, she pleaded in a shrill voice for help from DEM's Japan Branch on the other end of her headset.
In those few short seconds, Origami had already piloted White Lycoris toward her, swinging the enormous Light Sword in her hand.
"—!"
Jessica reacted instantly. Dropping her gun, she immediately drew the Light Sword from her back to block.
"Ugh..."
The tremendous