"GHQ isn't doing this to control Japan, but to wipe out every Japanese person."
Gai Tsutsugami's voice came over the channel, filling the members of Funeral Parlor with delighted surprise.
Tsugumi cried out, "Gai! Are you all right? Are you hurt?"
As she spoke, Tsugumi kept working at her computer, but there was still no video feed from Gai Tsutsugami's end.
Gai Tsutsugami said, "Just a few scratches."
Argo asked, "What about Kyo and the others?"
Gai Tsutsugami said, "Unfortunately... the reinforcements were wiped out, and we can't recover the supplies either."
From the news coming from Gai Tsutsugami, everyone could tell how serious the situation was.
Shibunshiki asked, "Should we revise the battle plan?"
Looking at the bodies of his comrades lying before him, Gai Tsutsugami said gravely, "No, we can't afford any more delays. Begin the operation."
As Gai Tsutsugami finished speaking, the members of Funeral Parlor began their preparations for battle.
A light rain began to fall, and the members of Funeral Parlor went about their duties in an orderly fashion, their hearts heavy.
Lin Guang strolled through the drizzle, the corners of his mouth lifting slightly.
"Heh, the calm before the storm. I wonder how heavy this rain will get."
Gai Tsutsugami had returned, and Inori Yuzuriha bandaged his wounds.
"Gai, is that all right?"
"Yes."
Gai Tsutsugami stood and looked around the tent, but found no sign of Lin Guang.
"Isn't Lin Guang here? Where did he go?"
Just then, the tent flap lifted, and Lin Guang took off the hat he had worn against the rain.
"Sorry, something held me up."
Gai Tsutsugami did not ask what had held Lin Guang up and merely nodded.
"Now that everyone's here, the target of this operation is the White Blood Cell control facility at the bottom