The first to attack was Quicksilver Needles, standing to Ligo's front left. Before she even dodged, Ligo sensed an ambush behind her as well. So she merely feinted backward, then ran along the corridor wall and circled to the side of the enemy in front of her.
She stretched out her long arm in midair and snatched the garlic-bulb bone club from behind the other person's waist.
"Everyone, calm down!" Paska rushed between the two groups. "Isis! We're not dealing with Savage Species right now, so why are you being so violent? Ligo took an enormous risk to bring Sahame back tonight. Is this how we repay her?"
"She's one of them!"
"What do you mean, us and them? She never said which side she was on. If everyone goes crazy like you, even people who were on our side will get pushed over to theirs!"
"Then ask her what she meant by what she said just now!"
"She means she doesn't want to get involved in these complicated matters. Her friend got into trouble tonight, so she was willing to bring her back first at any cost. But if anyone wants to use this chance to detain her or recruit her, no chance!" Paska turned back toward Ligo. "Is that what you meant?"
"Mm-hm." Ligo nodded repeatedly. "That's exactly what I meant."
"No matter how nicely she puts it, she can't leave here tonight." Isis, whose weapon had been taken from her, looked solemn. "The coordinates here can't be exposed—never mind that you brought an outsider in here without authorization. Once Sahame wakes up, I'll still hold her accountable for revealing the shelter's location!"
"...Does it have to be like this? She already removed her chip. AHgAs can't track this place through her location. Besides, it's so late, and