When you're already bone dry but still no AUG or TAC-50 from rescue event

Chapter 9: Night hunt

G&K Base 794 of District S09, 2 days later.

A Ringleader eliminated along with her entire tactical base and the target of rescue successfully extracted, after the report about the operation was submitted, Helian had immediately smoothed things out with the top brass. As a result, all those who took part in the operation was commended greatly for their effort and triumph instead of being reprimanded. With the huge success of this operation, the mission to reclaim District S09 from the Sangvis' grasp has taken another big step forward.

However, that is still nothing to write home about. Thanks to the battle with Hunter, a great amount of combat data and with this making the third fight with a Sangvis Ringleader, both the Adjutant and Combat Advisor have gotten a clearer image of just what a Ringleader is capable of. Strike when the iron's still hot, after closer analysis and cross-reference with past combat data was done, a new training regime was devised.

Simulator Room No.2, within the virtual space.

A familiar scenery of a desolated street and many abandoned buildings lined on both sides, it was one of the urban area that they fought in during Operation Uproot. Today, using past battles as the premise, the T-Dolls are familiarizing themselves with some new, specialized equipment.

Inside one of the building, Skorpion along with her two Dummies had ran up the stair and stopped just outside one of the room. As the main body took out a black cylinder-shaped object and attached it onto the wall, after a brief moment the three of them who were already aiming down their sight then rushed into the room and cleaned house off everything inside with clockwork precision.

Bang. Bang. Bang.

At the same time, on the rooftop of the opposite building M14 and Mosin-Nagant appeared to be firing at random for all their shots were hitting the wall of the adjacent room. However, right afterward there were loud thudding sounds of something hitting the floor.

When Skorpion moved to that room and peeked inside to check, she then made a sign with her hand meaning 'kill confirmed'. Inside the room lied six Vespid bodies, with their pierced heads perfectly aligned with the bullet holes on the wall.

Not too far from there, another T-Doll team led by MG5 had infiltrated the department store through the underground garage. It was a complete darkness with countless wrecked cars everywhere, lending to the enemy even more opportunity to mount an ambush on them. Fortunately, they came prepared.

They split up, MG3 with SPAS-12 on the right, FNC, StG44 and Ingram on the left. Both sides then took out the same black cylinder-shaped object and threw it onto the ceiling. While aiming down their sight, after a brief moment of 5 seconds the position of the enemies hiding in the darkness suddenly became clear as day. Already memorized their position after another 5 seconds, the team then advanced and swiftly wiped out everything on the other end of their muzzles.

All of this would've been extremely hard or outright impossible to achieve without the new equipment that they had just received.

The first piece of equipment was the black cylinder-shaped object called a Pulse Beacon. Turn the red-painted end clockwise to enable, then with the magnetic lock on the other end the beacon can be attached to any surface long as there is trace of metal. Once deployed, the Beacon will emit a sonar pulse once every 5 seconds, which will reveal enemy position within a 12m range. It is thanks to this wonderful device that they were able to take out Hunter the way she least expected it.

The second piece was a new scope, with each T-Doll receiving a different kind suitable for their gun and role. While still fundamentally the same, these scopes have been modified to incorporate a digital interface, meaning they now function similarly to Tiger's visor and Eagle's goggle, although to a lesser extent. It was the scope that enabled the T-Dolls to see their enemy even when they're behind obstacle and visibility is poor, gaining them the upper hand in combat.

Standing next to the main terminal, Tiger closely observed the performance of each T-Doll in combat and at the same time making notes on their forte and shortcoming, on how to push their growth even further with his tablet. After analyzing the combat data with Hunter, he had noticed one downfall during that battle was the T-Dolls' incapability to keep up with Hunter's movement.

Part of the problem was because of their targeting module. Save for the elite and military-grown such as the AR Team, most T-Dolls are but civilian models receiving hardware upgrade to enable them combat capability. But at the end of the day, those hardwares are still but mass-produced model which pale in comparison to a Ringleader as each of them is a culmination of cutting edge technology.

The other half of the problem lies in the T-Doll's gears. The day after the raid, Tiger had made an inventory inspection on the armory. The equipment stored inside while in good condition, are mostly outdated. Compared to what they're up against on a daily basis, he could only thank the fact that Sangvis troops are just glorified shooting targets.

Since neither a module or a complete inventory upgrade is possible considering the budget, to increase the T-Doll's combat efficiency there is no other way but to take things into his own hand. Utilize the fullest ability what you're given, act and adapt accordingly to the situation, that is how it has always been.

As he was thinking about increasing the intensity for the next training session, Tiger then zoomed up the camera that was tracking a particular trio. While other T-Doll teams were spread out to eliminate the occupying troops, the three from the AR Team was already on their way toward the enemy Command Post.

With SOPMOD II as the point man, M4A1 taking care of the center and ST AR-15 acting as the markman, the three of them covered each other's back and easily plowed through the Sangvis troops that ambushed them on the way.

Before long, the trio had already arrived at the Command Post. From afar, M4A1 threw a Beacon onto the second floor of the building and had her two Dummies did the same with the nearby ruins. After 5 seconds, the position of the Jaguars lying in wait was completely revealed and the three immediately split up.

SOPMOD II made a sharp turn toward the two ruins and like always, she decimated the enemy hiding in ambush with the under barrel grenade launcher before moving on to gorily slaughter the stragglers.

Just as M4A1 approached closer to the building that is the Command Post, the Vespids Jaegers instantly popped out but were also instantly dropped by ST AR-15 who concealed herself among the trees. In that meantime, M4A1 had successfully entered the building and proceeded to thoroughly sweep the place off Sangvis troops.

Alas, the final obstacle appeared. Out of thin air, a squad of 6 Dragoons then materialized and immediately swarmed their closest target, ST AR-15.

"Tch!" clicking her tongue, AR-15 hid herself behind the tree while returning fire with her Dummies. Then alas, the final obstacle appeared. While AR-15 was being kept occupied by the Dragoons, a Scarecrow had materialized and immediately floated up to the third floor where M4A1 currently was.

"Even as a simulation, this bitch is annoying!" commanding her Dummies to divert the Dragoons away, AR-15 took three shots in rapid succession but all they hit was the window. Seeing her assailant had missed the opportunity, Scarecrow raised her hand as the three drones around her mowed down everything within range, be it friend or foe.

With one target eliminated, she turned her gaze toward the general direction of AR-15. Since she does not know the exact location, Scarecrow was about to do the same thing with the forest when two grenades flew straight at her.

In a nick of time, Scarecrow floated to one side to dodge and as soon as she did, from inside the building M4A1 popped up and shot the two grenades, detonating them prematurely. Taking the full brunt of two explosions at once, Scarecrow suffered severe damage and immediately dropped to the ground with a loud thud.

Taking the chance while the opponent was still in a state of shock from the impact, AR-15 took out the three drones and as the last nail on the coffin, M4A1 finished her off with a shot square to the head.

When Scarecrow was about to attack, AR-15's shots that missed intentionally had alerted M4A1 of the impending danger, prompting her to quickly find cover. Then when the enemy's attention was no longer on her, M4A1 has all the freedom she ever needs to move and act. For a Ringleader to fall for one of the oldest trick on earth, Tiger wondered if the combat data was insufficient.

Training scenario 502 finished. Ending simulation.

As Scarecrow's body dissolved back into computer data and disappeared, the main server also announced the ending of the simulation. Shortly afterward, the AR Team trio then regrouped as they all prepared to log out.

"That will be it for today's training session. The Logistic support teams will depart at 1715 so those whose names were on the list remember to wrap up all preparations before then and assemble at the helipad. Good work everyone and dismissed."

"Thank you for your guidance, sir!" giving a salute, the T-Dolls then exited the Simulation Room to return to their duty. While uploading the last batch of combat data onto the main server, Tiger glanced at the AR Team trio exiting the room.

There was SOPMOD II pouting a little because she can't harvest the Sangvis' limbs and organs, ST AR-15 reprimanding her for her antics, and M4A1 who have started to smile more often recently.

"At least everything is coming along smoothly, Guess I'll hold back on that thought for now." He thought. At that moment, his earpiece received a call from Eagle.

Around the same time, Logistic.

Having supervised the delivery of modification parts that Tiger ordered, he then confirmed and signed the paperwork before delivering it to the Logistic Officer.

"Wah, thank you for all your help, Mr Eagle. At first I seriously thought that I'll be stuck here for the rest of the week." Stretching her shoulders with a big yawn, a girl with orange hair thanked Eagle with a big smile. She is Kalina, the Logistic Officer of G&K Base 794.

Before he and Tiger accepted the contract and become this place's Adjutant and Combat Advisor, when the Commander position was still vacant, she was the one keeping this entire base functioning properly. From Logistics to handling Secretary work, everything was handled by her and her alone, which might explain why she was nearly passing on to the next life during their first encounter.

"Well, as Adjutant and Advisor secretary works are actually under our duty and jurisdiction, so I'd feel bad having someone else do all the work." Eagle replied, sorting out a stack of document files before putting them into the respective drawer.

"Aaah! Why can't more people in power be like you two?! At the many bases I've worked at before coming here, all they did was make me write combat report and feed me some strange rainbow colored liquid! I'm not a machine, you know!" and all of the sudden, she just started ranting. He felt that this will take a while so Eagle poured a cup of tea for Kalina when the terminal received an incoming transmission.

"Oh, it's you, Mr Eagle. Perfect timing, there's something urgent I wanted to discuss with you. It's about the scouting mission from the other day." Eagle then answered the transmission, and it was Helian.

"Ah, the scouting of the area intended for settlement conversion, yes? The scouting report mentioned a large number of Sangvis troops in the area."

"Correct. Because their station is rather far away, we were careless in handling the situation. Just yesterday, there have been report of Sangvis attack on the construction site and now the contractor side intended to withdraw the contract."

"In order to negotiate with them, we will need more exact information as evidence. Get into contact with the scouting team and acquire their newest intel. This is a covert mission and we want to keep the collateral damage at lowest possible, however you're authorized to use lethal force should the situation require. That will be all." Transmission ended.

Right away, Eagle relayed the situation back to Tiger. While the settlement conversion doesn't concern them much since that's Internal Affairs' things, the presence of Sangvis troops is a huge concern and can cause many inconveniences in the future if left be.

Since it's a covert mission, smaller the team the better but at the same time they must still be able to fend off the enemy should it comes down to that. After some discussions and arrangements, the team composition has been decided.

Time check 2100, Sector 1.

After arriving at the rendezvous point, coming to greet Tiger was a white haired T-Doll with a petite figure.

"G-greetings, Adjutant. I believe this is our second time talking in person like this, I am MP5. It is an honor to be working with you, Adjutant." Despite stuttering a little at the start, MP5 managed to recover and gave an exemplary salute.

"Greeting and at ease. While I have already read the scouting report, what can you tell me about the current situation?" giving a quick salute back, Tiger then immediately get down to the main point.

"Yes sir. After the Sangvis attacked, the scouting team has been on constant surveillance of their every movement. Ever since yesterday, while there has been no new major movement, their station has relocated about 2kms closer to the construction site."

"In order to gather information more efficiently and to avoid enemy's detection, the scouting had split up and is currently exercising radio silence so I'll be your guide for this mission."

"Very well, then lead the way, MP5."

"Yes sir!"

Thus, the duo departed. The day before yesterday, before assigning the mission Tiger had checked the satellite map and noticed that this sector is just adjacent to the one where he and Eagle first gathered intel on Ingram's unit so he actually has some idea as to the Sangvis's large number, and from the top of his head it must be related to the extra intel that he gathered.

Moving under the cover of the night, with MP5 guiding the way Tiger took care of scanning the area ahead for enemy presence. Not only is this area now littered with Sangvis forces, they are comprised of only armored units.

The armored vanguard Aegis, while armed with only melee weapon is harder a nut to crack than anything else. The heavy firepower Nemeun, about as fast as a snail but their energy cannons hit harder than a mad bull.

"Let's find go around. There are about two squads patrolling the area up ahead."

"Right." On Tiger's suggestion, the two then looked for another way. With the scouting team currently split up to keep a close watch on Sangvis' activity in the area at all time, there are a total of 3 rendezvous points corresponding with 3 members of the team. After making their way around the patrol squads, they arrived at an elevated ground overlooking the construction site, distance 400ms away.

"Report, MP5 has reached the destination."

"Looks like things are going smoothly. We were a bit worried whether this mission was too much for you." When MP5 called on the radio, on the other side of the line MG5 answered back with a calm but resounding voice.

"Heheh, it's all thanks to Adjutant's help. I will also be careful."

"Thank you for lending us a hand, Adjutant. I hope MP5 isn't pulling you down."

"Don't be. She's pulling her own weight and has been plenty useful."

"That's good to hear. So have you found the scout in the area?"

"Um…I do not know where she is. Maybe she's hiding herself?" MP5 replied while straining her eyes trying to look in the dark. Seeing that there are at least dozen spots that she could be hiding in around their position, Tiger then asked.

"Who is the member in charge of this area?"

"That would be Walther 2000, sir."

"Walther 2000, you say. Then how about this?" Leaving both MP5 and MG5 confused, Tiger turned off the sound dampening and started stomping his foot on the ground in a sequential order. And after a while, the two realized that he was sending out Morse signal.

— . . . . / . . . . — / — — — — — / . . . . . / — — — — — / — — — —.

At first everything was silent with the only sound being the night wind. But about a minute later, whoever that encoded message was meant for must have heard it for they got their reply.

— — — — — / . . . . — / — — — — — / . — — — — / . . . . — / — — . . .

And jumped down from atop the tree was figure cladded in black. The color of her hair was akin to the color of the night, but her eyes, those red pupils shone brightly even in the dark. A domineering, but also mesmerizing crimson gaze.

Walking up to MP5 and Tiger, the figure gave a quick salute.

"I salute you, Adjutant. I am Walther 2000, but you may call me simply as WA or Walther."

"Greeting and at ease, Walther. So, it's you huh? The perfect weapon of the perfect hitman."

"Hmp, of course I am, the one and only. But, to think there's still someone who knows about him in this day and age."

"Everyone in our line of work knows of him. While many now consider him to be no more than a myth, a large number still see him as a source of inspiration. Personally, I'm more interested in his efficiency in the field."

Once again, the conversation between the two totally escaped MG5 and MP5, especially the former. As the leader of her own squad and an experienced fighter, MG5 knows about her comrade more than anyone else. But now, seeing WA2000 who is bad with both group and her own words open up about herself like this, MG5 felt both admiration and a tinge of jealousy toward Tiger.

After that short conversation, Tiger received the scouting report from WA2000 then as the two were about to depart for their next destination, MP5 rummaged through her bag and took out something for WA2000.

"Here, Ms WA. Chocolate ice cream specially prepared by Ms G36."

"Hm, much appreciated. But, don't you dare tell a soul about this!"

"Right, your secret is safe with me." MP5 answered while making a gesture of zipping her mouth tight.

According to WA2000, there will be a communication relay station on the way to the next check point and they will have to take over it in order to contact the next member. So once again, the two was on their way.

Sangvis communication relay station.

As the two squads of 5 Aegises each were about to finish their 13th patrol round for the night, a machinegun barrage suddenly assaulted them. Turning to the direction where the barrage came from, the Aegises then brought up their shields and slowly advanced forward. Limited to only their electric mace, unless they get closer the Aegises have no other mean to harm Tiger. But they were not his main concern.

Spotting the presence of enemy, the 4 Nemeums that had carefully concealed themselves on a vantage point overlooking the relay station then stood up and began charging their cannons. The enemy had taken the bait, just as planned.

Seeing the bright blue light emitting from their barrels, moving through the trees without making even the slightest sound MP5 then threw the Beacons toward the direction of the Nemeums as the sonar pulse quickly highlighted their exact location.

"Found them!" aiming through her new scope, MP5 could see clearly the position of each Nemeum as she approached from behind and unloaded hundred bullets on the unprotected parts behind the frontal armor.

While labelled as mobile artillery unit, the Nemeum's heavy armor is focused only to the front because the army had to compromise on the amount of armor plating for the sake of both mobility and production cost. Even then, their mobility is still nonexistent and they are extremely prone to being flanked.

"I did it…I actually did it…I took down four armored units on my own!" the first time ever, a feat that shouldn't even be possible for T-Doll of her type let alone herself. Feeling a slight overload in her DigiMind, MP5 started jumping up and down while shouting excitedly until Tiger after cleaning up the Aegis had to come up and snap her back.

They took over the relay station and after contacting the second member of the scouting team, destroyed the equipment.

"Oh! It's MP5 and Adjutant! Welcome, welcome!" the coordinate they got wasn't very far, and when they arrived an extremely chipper T-Doll in a nun outfit and two cat ears hidden under her hood came out to greet them.

"Hello, Ms P7."

"Hello, hello. It must have been a tough journey for you two. Come, come! Let's sit down and have some snacks!" saying that, P7 served each of them a round golden cake. MP5, a little surprised but still received the cake with gratitude and immediately took a bite, whereas Tiger was rather skeptical so he took off his visor and gave the cake a quick whiff.

"P7, what ingredients did you use for this ca-" Tiger asked, and he was interrupted when MP5 forcefully spat out everything in her mouth.

"W-what is this…!"

"Hahaha! It's my tasty cake!"

"Stop joking around! I've eaten lots of cakes before and none tasted like this!" obviously being pranked, MP5 retorted angrily.

"Tee-hee, this is a recipe I learned from Ms 56-1. It's a local specialty from her homeland. An exquisite delicacy made from five types of nut, eaten only on a full moon every year. But…since I've forgotten the recipe, I just substituted them with give type of pepper and cheese powder. And a scoop of strawberry ice cream, the very last one at that."

"This is no longer delicacy and already in the realm of chemical weapon." Tiger remarked, playing the straight man.

"P7 is a real prankster. But! I still have my mission, I must not let my emotion take over!" recomposing herself, MP5 took a small cold carton and handed it to P7.

"What's this? It's red…tomato juice? Is G36 trying to make me drink that horrid stuff again? Like I would fall for that."

"Do not worry. I have a straw here, so just take a sip. You can turn it down if you really don't like it." While reluctant, P7 still decided to take the juice carton. As per MP5 suggestion, she took a small sip through the straw and immediately regretted doing so.

"Pfft! Cough, cough! The hell is this?! Cough, it's even worse than tomato juice! Cough, cough, my throat, so spicy!" feeling an unbearable burn in her throat, P7 got a throwing fit as she started rolling on the ground. Whatever was inside that carton, it sure is effective.

"It's a vegetable juice squeezed from a type of chilly called 'Viper'. A single sip has the effect of a tear gas grenade. Ms said to let you drink it should you prank me with weird stuff."

"She also said to let you have this tomato juice if you behave."

"As if! Don't even think about making me drink that stuff again! I want ice cream! Strawberry ice cream!"

"Have you forgotten? You used your last scoop to prank me." Hearing MP5's words, realization finally hit P7. All that effort put into pranking others, in the end the one who got pranked was herself. Taking out the carton of tomato juice MP5 dangled it before P7 as the latter's eyes wavered between refusing and giving in.

"Seeing as there are no other source of liquid that could possibly help you in this situation, especially out here, this 'horrid stuff' is your only choice." Seeing the prankster before her taking too long, MP5 then went to fetch the scouting report and just before leaving the relay station, left the carton right at the doorstep.

On the way to the next check point, MP5 contacted MG5 to update her on the current progress of the operation. With both report from WA2000 and P7 acquired, this should be the last check point, manned by MG4.

However, it seems she is away on an urgent mission and the last check is currently manned by two other T-Dolls. Since it's someone they do not know in advance, MG5 has told them the password to identify each other. She even stressed them to get her immediately should those two misbehave.

Even bigger troublemaker and with two of them this time, MP5 thought as it made her even more nervous.

Arriving at the final check point, MP5 looked around her to make sure that no one's there before saying the password.

"Gew Elf!"

And as soon as she said that, there were multiple rustle coming from a bush just ahead of them.

"Ugh…"

"Rest. Just take a rest…" but it was not the right response, so MP5 then tried the password again and this time, the character in the bush finally responded correctly with a clear reluctance in her voice.

"O ye mortal who summoned this elf by her true name, n-name thy wish!"

"Sheesh! You're the one who came up with that embarrassing code. Why didn't you say it yourself?"

"The plan has always been to make you say it. What a blast."

Almost instantly, two figures could be seen getting out of the bush, with the smaller one probably the one behind the password giving a thumb up.

"You stupid dormouse. I should have stuffed your head into a barrel of Sauerkraut last night."

"Um…Sorry, but are you the T-Dolls filling for MG4?" while these two do appear to be G&K T-Dolls, MP5 was still unsure if they're the one she's supposed to meet so she then spoke up and was met with an unnerving stare from taller T-Doll with blue hair and a black beret adorned with the badge of German KSK.

"Judging from your weapon, you must be MP5. We've been through some hardships thanks to you."

"That's right. We can't let her off just like that."

"Ack, hold on! What are you going to do to me?!" out of nowhere, the two unfamiliar T-Dolls began pressuring and intimidating MP5.

"And the hell are you supposed to be?" seeing Tiger stepping in to shield MP5 and face her, the taller T-Doll then raised her face slightly to look at him, still refused to back down.

"Just so you know, this is all her idea. I'm just being coerced into this." Whereas the smaller T-Doll with not sure if just very curly or outright messy hair had already submitted herself and sold her ally out. Eyeing the two of them, especially the weapon they carry, Tiger then spoke up.

"Just a mercenary hired to do some cleaning up. So, what kind of grudge does the pinnacle of German's engineering and Kraut Space Magic have with the world most widely used gun?" neither have identified their name yet, but with just a glance Tiger was able to identify them. Pinnacle of German's engineering, the HK 416 and Kraut Space Magic, the G11.

"H-hey, 416. This guy isn't normal. What do we do?" having her identity seen through and revealed, G11 started flustering but HK 416 was unfazed.

"Stop it! Both of you! Just how petty can you be? You're always making things difficult!" sensing the rising tension even through the radio, MG5 quickly intervened.

"Hmph. This was none of our business to begin with. We were only back at HQ for our check-ups, then you just up and decided to drag us out to this godforsaken place." HK 416 retorted, not even bothered to mince her words.

"You're always diddling around, doing nothing to earn your pay. If you still have a problem with me, I'll ask Ms Helian to kick your asses out."

"W-what should we do, 416? MG5 is pulling this card again."

"She can't threaten us. With 45's arrangement, we can have free meals everywhere."

"Oh, right. It's the same no matter where we go."

The quarreling between MG5 and HK 416 then went on and on and was only broken up when Tiger pulled out his tomahawk.

"416, look out!" G11 shouted as Tiger charged with abandon toward 416. Reacting a heartbeat too late, 416 turned around to an Aegis swinging its electric mace at her.

Bashing the mace away with his shield, Tiger then swung his tomahawk downward with all his might, splitting the Aegis head open.

"Our position has been compromised. MG5, where's a safe place that we can take temporary shelter?"

"The construction site, sir. There's a material storehouse there that you can use to take defensive action."

"Alright, have P7 and WA2000 withdrawn from the area immediately. We'll lure the Sangvis to the construction site and deal with them there."

"Hey, who died and let you be in char-" while the current situation certain required quick thinking and decision-making, HK 416 was annoy by the fact that she's being ordered around instead of being the one giving order.

"Pick up your weapon and move your ass, soldier of so wahr mir Gott helfe!" Tiger's shout overwhelmed HK 416 completely not just in volume but also the authority presented in it. Gritting her teeth, she signaled G11 as the two followed Tiger and MP5, making their way back to the construction site.

Having their cover blown, not only those that are chasing them but the four now also have to dispatch the alerted enemies along the way. Fortunately, the moment they arrived at the construction site Tiger had also just emptied his last magazine.

After the four of them got inside, Tiger then performed a quick scan to get a grasp on the enemy's number. The enemies that they dispatched along the way were quite a number, but that still amounted to nothing against what they will soon face, for his visor spotted the silhouette of a Manticore. Isn't that just lovely?

"So what's our plan now, Adjutant? Without AP rounds, we can't possibly hope to take them out." MP5 voiced her concern. Both HK 416 and G11's gaze was also on him. And his answer while appropriate considering the circumstances, was still a surprise to the three of them.

"It's simple. We run."

A short time later, the swarm of Sangvis had arrived at the construction with the Manticore leading the way. With its massive arachnid-like limbs, the Manticore tore down the storehouse's giant steel door with ease. But by then, there was no one left inside the storehouse, only an opened back door.

Realizing that their target had escaped, the Aegises then advanced forward since it was clear which direction their target had gone to. Since they were all too hung up on simply pursuing the target, none of them noticed the strange yellow gas that was filling up inside the storehouse, and an inconspicuous blinking red light tucked away in the corner.

Getting a fair distance away from the storehouse, Tiger then raised up a detonator and pushed the button. Receiving the signal, the blinking red light with a small C4 attached to it then exploded and following that, the yellow flammable gas. In an instant, the storehouse and everything inside was engulfed in a raging firestorm.

"And now, we wait." Letting down his shield, Tiger then contacted Eagle called in the B team on standby to clean up the rest. While the latter has been following his coordinate and monitoring since the start of the mission, with a beacon this big there was just no way that they could miss it.

Hearing him say that, the three T-Dolls could finally feel relaxed. Suddenly, MP5 then faced the other duo and took something out form her bag.

"This, Ms G36 originally prepared this for Ms MG4. As a token of gratitude, please have it." MP5 gave them the ice cream that G36 prepared for MG4. G11 was the one to receive the box and after nibbling on a small scoop, instantly gobbled down the entire thing.

"Th-this is my favorite rum-flavored ice cream! Dammit, guess I'm staying after all!"

"You aren't a person of principle, are you, dumbass?!"

"Of course I am! My principle is 'Wherever G36 goes, I go'!"

Afterward, a chopper was sent down for pick up and each party went their separate way. That night, the scouting reports were delivered in time to Helian to negotiate with the contractor. Mission accomplished, but the Sangvis threat in District S09 still remained. They still have a long way ahead of them, but at least everything is coming along smoothly. Only time will tell what the future has in store for them.

'The quarreling between MG5 and HK 416 then went on and on and was only broken up when Tiger pulled out his tomahawk.'

Having written this line, I still giggle every time.