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Well, looks like your wish got granted early even though it's just temporary. How does it feel to join the Ground Forces?
The mass outbreak of the virus... The front lines probably don't look good if they're recruiting trainees like us...
You still want to fight on the front lines?
Look at our gear, the armory...
You don't have to be on the front lines to die if the virus reaches the area.
Huh?
A call from HQ?
HQ?
What would HQ want with us? It's usually Command that contacts us...
(Takes the call)
Southern Diocese, Kuzath Snow Plain Base...
...
......
I...
Roger... We'll obey orders and... do as we're told.
What's wrong, Bruce? You don't look so good.
The virus' here...
What?!
We need to position the troops immediately. The outbreak started north of the plains... There are probably quite a lot of civilians trapped.
HQ wants us to hold the line here, and also to send a rescue team out to the plains.
...Are they telling us to go die?!
It's mission impossible no matter how we look at it!
There's more.
Instructor, he...
...died in the line of duty.
From today, I am to be in charge of team Oasis.
...
How could... Instructor...
War is merciless, Watanabe.
No one can guarantee their own survival in war.
Those mechanic monsters crushed the regular armies like they were nothing! We don't stand a chance!
Even Instructor...! What can we do, at a time like this...
Well, someone's got to do it. And we can't leave civilians to fend for themselves.
...
You don't plan on bringing me with you on the rescue mission, do you?
I'll leave the defenses to you...
...Training's not over yet, Bruce.
Don't think even for a second that I'll let you take all the glory alone.
...Good.
Oasis, Bruce, Watanabe, prepare to move out. Our mission, search and rescue.
