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To the one that seemest once, perpetual wink; to the one that seemest twice, lifeโType XXIa
Send thy fallen to me so that I might send 'em back to whence they stir forthโType XXIb
| Delta-squad Captain |
โWHAT ARE YOU DOING, NEWBIE!?โ
The captain was almost hysterical.
The whole squad was on edge, but their newest scout treated this mission like a game.
| Delta-squad Scout | D-012 |
โSir? It's only a lone android, and perhaps it's neutral or even friendly.โ
The scout lowered his weapon after spotting the popular household cleaning android in the distance.
He was scouting ahead on his own and headed toward it once he saw it.
The silent android let out a curious whistle.
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| Delta-squad Scout | D-007 |
โSir, it's sending us a signal.โ
The other scout in the distance also e picked up on its signal and saw the runes on his screen.
| Delta-squad Rear Guard | D-009 |
โS-signals? Sir, is it communicating with us?โ
The rear guard was spooked on hearing it.
What was a lone sentient android doing in a place like this?
| Delta-squad Captain |
โIgnore it. Itโs just a new program from Psycorp that interprets its electronic sounds as visual runes, and thereโs no use for it yet. Now can someone tell that idiot to stop messing with it? We have a mission to finish here.โ
The captain, who was more accustomed to seeing military androids used in the field, was more dismissive.
There were many of them broken down and abandoned in the wastelands of the abandoned section of the city.
| Delta-squad Rear Guard | D-009 |
โB-but captain, what if that thing is trying to warn us?โ
However, his unit was relatively new, and they were still spooked upon seeing a lone android.
| Delta-squad Vice |
โThose things arenโt sentient if thatโs what you rookies are thinking. Their only purpose is to clean and follow orders.โ
| Delta-squad Special Mobile Unit | D-004 |
โIs there a chance that could be our missing prototype captain?โ
| Delta-squad Captain |
โNewbie! Send the details from your scanner.โ
| Delta-squad Scout | D-012 |
โCaptain, it's harmless and a model RX-07 household cleaning model. But, the poor guy is broken.โ
The newbie was shamelessly patting it.
The android didn't seem to mind. It allowed the scout to pat it while it scanned his suit, trying to decipher the insignia on his uniform.
It was struggling since its sensor was broken.
| Delta-squad Scout | D-012 |
โThat said, is this the newest model? I've only seen it on videos.โ
The newbie was further examining it.
| Delta-squad Captain |
โNewbie, stop playing around. We got work to do. Just leave it alone.โ
The captain was quite annoyed and just wanted the day to end.
| Delta-squad Scout | D-012 |
โAlright, alright.โ
The newbie sighed, letting go of his curiosity while walking back toward the rest of the squad.
| Delta-squad Vice |
โI still donโt understand why you keep him around, captain.โ
The vice was asking the captain under his breath so as not to allow the others to overhear their conversation.
| Delta-squad Captain |
โIโm regretting that decision now. But, he comes in quite highly recommended by my friend from Beta squad.โ
| Delta-squad Vice |
โHim? I donโt see it. Kidโs either got nerves of steel or is just an outright fool.โ
The vice commented while staring at the carefree newbie who looked out of place compared to the rest of the squad.
| Delta-squad Captain |
โThough for an investigative mission like this, that curiosity of his is perfect for it.โ
| Delta-squad Vice |
โItโs going to get him killed, is what it is! Speaking of our mission, do we have a more accurate location for that distress signal? Has HQ given any new leads?โ
| Delta-squad Captain |
โWe don'tโโ
The captain was cut short as the comms flared to life.
| Commander Greywolf |
โDelta squad, come in. Confirm your sector at once!โ
The voice on the other end thundered across the comms. It was from Greywolf, the man in charge of the Delta squad.
| Delta-squad Scout | D-007 |
โCaptain, I see something ahead.โ
The other scout, further up ahead, interrupted the captain over the comms on finding something from his viewpoint.
| Delta-squad Captain |
โSector 8. We're outside on the main road. No signs of Anti-psycho terrorists.โ
The captain reported to the commander before turning his attention to his scout.
| Delta-squad Captain |
โAcknowledged scout. Report what you see.โ
| Delta-squad Scout | D-007 |
โI see several infra-red in my vision, captain. This is the general area from where the distress signal originated.โ
The scout then made a sign to indicate a complete halt. On seeing the signal, the whole squad stopped their advance.
| Commander Greywolf |
โSector 8!? Wasn't your squad assigned to sector 9?โ
| Delta-squad Captain |
โSir? We got an urgent request to support the Epsilon squad from HQ, and the distress signal originated from somewhere within this sector.โ
| Delta-squad Scout | D-007 |
โOh my god! We've found them, captain. It's the missing Epsilon squad.โ
The scout now confirmed his finding, broadcasting his sight and the findings to the visors of his entire team.
| Delta-squad Captain |
โGood job, rookie!โ
The captain praised the scout.
The captain then signaled to his team to keep an eye on their surroundings while he reported back to the commander.
| Delta-squad Captain |
โCommander, we've found them! Epsilon squad has been detected.
Do we approach? There might still be hostiles waiting to ambush us. What are your orders, sir?โ
| Commander Greywolf |
โNegative. Do not approach. That's not the Epsilon squad captain. That squad is currently investigating sector 12.โ
| Delta-squad Captain |
โWhat on earth are you talking about, sir? We see them clearly on our infrareds, and those uniforms are from the missing Epsilon squad.โ
The captain said in utter confusion, looking to his men for confirmation.
They all confirmed that they all saw the same thing.
After all, wasnโt Greywolf who had asked them to investigate the missing Epsilon squad just an hour back?
They were only following his orders.
| Commander Greywolf |
โQuick, take off all your scanners. Remove them at once!โ
| Delta-squad Captain |
โWhat are yโโ
The captain spoke his last and slumped to the ground, his lifeless body hitting the pavement.
Soon after, his entire team followed one-by-one.
To be continuedโฆ
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