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39-11 Before the Next Battle

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Are there any spare energy canisters left? Get them swapped out for anyone low on charge.

I'll take the watch.

A basic defensive line is now in place. Some soldiers lean against barriers or supply crates, cleaning weapons and catching their breath, while others move in a constant, practiced flow that defines life at the front.

All units, do not overextend. If anything goes wrong, fall back to the base immediately.

Reconnaissance, not annihilation, we remember. Leave it to us, Rosetta.

As the ARU captain signs off, Rosetta lets out a long, slow breath, the kind you release after the tension of a fight has finally passed.

The situation is under control. Having so many dependable allies helps.

I was just venting a little battlefield pressure. My M.I.N.D. hasn't been entirely stable lately, and I need to regulate myself—for my sake, and to keep things easier for you, Commandant.

Thank you, Commandant, but you've already done more than enough. I'm not tired... just not accustomed to giving orders to so many at once.

By the way, while the recon team scouts the Corrupted production lines, let's go over our unit's objectives.

As agreed earlier, the alliance forces' tactical priority shifts to destroying the Corrupted production lines inside Sophiasburgh.

If we cut off their reinforcements, we can break out of this situation where we're constantly outnumbered.

Every factory we take out matters. They are designed to be small-scale, so each one's individual production capacity is limited.

So if we keep winning the local engagements and keep disrupting their production, overturning the numbers game is only a matter of time.

When that happens, we press the advantage with a full assault. And when it comes to striking hard, I have complete faith in everyone here.

Indeed. You've been part of planning this from the start, Commandant. Let's skip the recap.

Reporting! Teams for the sabotage op are ready.

Understood.

Commandant, once reconnaissance confirms the targets, we strike the production lines in coordination. Let's use this time to prepare. I want this operation to run smoothly.