Inwardly Randidly felt disgusted that Level 30 monsters would be enough to force the detachment on their back foot but he supposed he couldnÆt be that upset ThatÆs the point where the thick outer skin of monsters meant that it took a lot more plasma to burn through In addition that was when monsters began having significant Levels in the Skills Now that was probably only about 50 Skill Levels but that did a lot to slow the burn of the plasma
Chapter 526
And what is our role Tatiana said The group of volunteers stood around them listening intently They too wondered what exactly the military has in store for them
Sergeant Phillip glanced at Tatiana and then blinked then looked at her again TatianaÆs suggestive smile inched wider It seemed that the good sergeant was so intent on his mission that he hadnÆt truly looked at any of them Now he was momentarily struck dumb by TatianaÆs sensual appeal
This woman regularly calls me Viking Æ Randidly thought feeling deeply wounded at his own earlier mistake
Uh hello maÆam uh you um Sergeant Phillip stumbled for a bit then seemed to regain his momentum You will form small groups and fan out among the buildings No need to go in because it looks to be a lot of apartment buildings Just stand outside and direct people back towards where the reserve detachment of 25 men is waiting They will evacuate the people into defensible shelters
How will we know when the monster Level reaches the danger zone Randidly asked quietly
Twisting his mouth Sergeant Phillip said ThatÆs the difficult part We will be partially relying on reports from the security detachment but there will be a delay between the monsters spawning in the new areas and wandering outward to the place where the squad is watching for monsters from higher Leveled areas
It seemed that Tatiana realized what Randidly meant after Sergeant Phillip answered They exchanged a long glance Basically they would know because they would now be being attacked by Level 30 monsters Everyone around them turned grim faced The truth of it hit them too There was now a definite edge in the glances that looked towards Sergeant Phillip and his crew
The Sergeant raised his hands IÆm aware of the eventualities that are going through your head But let me assure you this wonÆt happen instantly There will be a gradient The Levels of monsters will be noticeably rising I recommend you form groups with this in mind Those that have the ability to handle something near Level 30 split up
Then he sighed We are all working under less than ideal conditions Congress isnÆt giving us enough money to fund these rescue missions Most of the soldiers who came are volunteers using their off day to help It is unfortunate that you were all swept up in this but we need the bodies Please These people arenÆt ready for the cruel realities of our new world They need someone to be there to help them
The mood shifted It was a small thing but it was enough Everyone remembered what it was like that first day when everything went to hell and no one knew what was going on around them
Randidly was inwardly wondering how quickly the Levels would rise and how quickly they could evacuate the populations Because hidden in this scenario that was developing was a decision on RandidlyÆs part Say only half of 10 000 people had been evacuated and then the military withdrew due to the monster Level Would Randidly choose his anonymity over the lives of these people
Of course he wouldnÆt It was just a bitter thing that all his work might be for nothing But very quickly Randidly crushed that feeling After all there was a lot he could do to assist without actually appearing to assist The worry was just too many high Level Skill uses would wear at the substanceÆ of the illusion whatever that was
Sergeant Phillip continued to speak We recommend you focus on the realities that the people can grasp now and not try to overwhelm them with the truth at the beginning It can be after all a little overwhelming Instead tell them there has been a power failure and that people are being evacuated to a station a mile away We will be passing out cadet uniforms to give what you say a bit more weight In addition the firing from the Borderlands will be audible That might scare the hesitant ones into moving
There were further explanations but they were largely ignored Sonya began to question the other people dividing them into groups with enough strength to fight against something that was Level 30 Tatiana drew Randidly to the side As it happened Randidly was very aware of how Sergeant PhillipÆs eyes followed Tatiana as she moved with Randidly
ItÆs annoying but we should split up Tatiana announced as if she had only come to this decision after a large amount of thought Randidly blinked He hadnÆt even thought for a second they would go together Both of them were strong enough to resist the Level 30 They should be apart
Then she gave him an amused look What You thought we were just going to hang out the whole time
No youÆre right I was just surprised YouÆre acting like we
Her eyes flashed dangerously but Randidly ignored it you are acting like we are friends Ah well that came out wrong I suppose we are
Now it was TatianaÆs turn to blink Then she giggled girlishly all the sensuousness falling away to reveal a pure mirth Ha I suppose I deserve that Well I think neither of us are people that make friends easily Me because of my occupation and you because well because you canÆt be bothered But it is a lonely thing to be out in the country without a friend
Randidly nodded slowly It had been a long time since he had thought about loneliness It was strange to consider now Then he shook his head ThatÆs fine but promise me one thing
This isnÆt all just a ploy to get closer to Sonya is it
Rolling her eyes Tatiana pushed at Randidly He took a half step to the side so she didnÆt just throw herself backward with the push on him Then the two parted Bemused Randidly walked over to Sonya and she gave him the few people that would be under him during the evacuation All looked at him with extremely respectful looks in their eyes They likely saw Gregory Sonya and most of all Tatiana consulting him and accepted him as that sort of leader Which felt like quite the hassle
Randidly glanced over his shoulder Tatiana was brought by Gregory to a group of 3 young women and men that she would be leading Very quickly Tatiana said something and the whole group was laughing But while the group laughed she glanced over their shoulders at Randidly and winked at him Then she turned back to her group
Randidly shook his head sorrowfully looking at his group How did she do that She made leadership look so easy
LetÆs uh do our best Randidly said awkwardly The group waited as if they expected more but Randidly didnÆt have anything else to say They stood in awkward silence until the operation began
AlanÆs hands were clasped tightly together You have the footage of this group from East End fighting against that Tier III Raid Boss What can you extrapolate from that in regards to the strength of this Rawlands
Ghost was silent for at least 10 seconds which was a very long time for his predictions in a war we would draw In anything less than a war we would be crushed
Alan frowned How does that make sense And give me some context I need to speak in front of Congress in an hour
Allowing me to speak at these sessions would be much more efficient Ghost said almost sullenly Alan just closed his eyes Again ten seconds passed before GhostÆs oddly metallic voice was heard
most of our research has been with an eye towards this final point in the System We have prepared the equivalent of a nuclear option based upon manatech For this reason an all out war against them would have a much more favorable outcome for us However if we do not rely on the nuclear option their individual strengths would inevitably suppress our military