Chapter 87 Chapter 87: Please, Don't Do Anything Stupid!
Chapter 87: Please, Don't Do Anything Stupid!
"Teacher, is she... alright?"
After the initial joy, FrostNova finally noticed Talulah, who was kneeling on the ground like a defeated dog, her spirit in a daze.
"I helped remove some 'stubborn ailments' from her body. As for whether she can recover, that depends on herself."
For someone who had once walked into a dead end, Kevin didn't have any particularly good methods besides letting things take their natural course.
Guiding people had never been his job, nor did he have any obligation to help the little girl before him.
Crash—
The remaining earth and stones in the alley were pushed aside, sand and gravel sliding down, making a rolling sound.
"Boss Kevin, you really came back?!"
W, dressed in a black skirt and trousers, leaped out from within. At first glance, she saw that man with a straight spine and shoulders that seemed capable of carrying the world.
But his demeanor seemed to have changed a little? It had become less sharp, but W could be certain—that was the boss she had longed for day and night, the one she worshipped!
"If you're not hallucinating, W, long time no see."
Kevin nodded, responding to her.
That calm, magnetic voice was still the familiar one from W's memories.
"Mhm! Boss, you don't know, after you left, so many things happened at Babel. Her Highness also..."
W's nose twitched. If only Boss Kevin had stayed all along... then so many changes wouldn't have happened, and Her Highness would surely have been able to realize her ideals, right?
But there are never any "if onlys" in this world.
"W, no need to rush. Before more unexpected events arrive, we still have plenty of time to slowly digest everything. At least for now, I am here."
"Mhm, Boss Kevin, let's go back and talk slowly."
"I am here"!
In the past ten years, there had hardly been any words in the world that moved W more than this. This Sarkaz profanity sense of security made her feel like crying—what should she do?
"So... you know Teacher?"
FrostNova had crossed paths with this member of the mercenary organization who had recently joined the Reunion Movement a few times. But what she hadn't expected was that the other party was actually connected to her teacher—and from the sound of it, it wasn't a simple connection either.
"Boss"? She didn't know how to evaluate this form of address.
"Teacher? So you're the boss's student? You should've said so earlier. I'll look out for you from now on."
So after all this time, we're all one family. W patted her ample chest, quickly adjusted her emotions, and a bright smile reappeared on her face.
It wasn't that sarcastic, mocking kind of smile, nor was it that cold smile used to provoke enemies. It was the most genuine smile—one she only showed when a select few people were present.
Looking at that healthy expression,
where was that professional, cold-hearted mercenary image of hers?
"No need."
FrostNova crossed her arms over her chest, her posture almost identical to Kevin's from before.
She considered herself to have some self-preservation methods; there was no need for a mercenary to protect her safety.
"In any case, let's take them back first."
"Got it, boss."
"Yes, Teacher."
Still kneeling on the ground in a daze, Talulah only felt her body suddenly lighten, followed by a force under her shoulders.
In her bewildered state, FrostNova hoisted her up.
As for W, she knocked down the ice block containing Mephisto, nailed a safety rope to it, and simply dragged him along the way.
"Speaking of which... did I forget something?"
She stopped in her tracks and searched through her limited memories.
"Oh, right! Herdrey, Ines! Please, don't do anything stupid!"
W suddenly remembered what crucial matter she had forgotten! Her expression turned urgent. As soon as she let go, the ice block containing Mephisto immediately crashed to the ground.
Several cracks instantly appeared on the ice surface, but at this moment, she clearly had no mind to consider such a minor matter.
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"Once we pass through this last street, we'll see the aircraft responsible for extraction. Everyone, hang in there a little longer!"
There were almost no Reunion Movement members visible here anymore.
"Ace, what's wrong? You don't look too good."
Dobermann's spirits finally relaxed slightly, only to see Ace frowning with worry beside her.
Thanks to that Operator Kevin, although there had been unavoidable sacrifices beforehand, this operation to rescue the Doctor didn't suffer as many casualties as anticipated.
Not only did he single-handedly hold off Talulah and other Reunion Movement members alone, but even W, who arrived later, seemed very familiar with him. Didn't you see how her expression changed when she heard Kevin's name?
If Ace had been lying to her back then, she might have really turned hostile.
"Scout and the others have been out of contact for a long time now. I don't know how they're doing."
This was exactly what worried him. There were many possible reasons for losing contact, but he hoped it wasn't the worst-case scenario.
"Don't worry. Scout's abilities are something we've all witnessed. His team will definitely be fine."
Dobermann couldn't find any good way to comfort him either, so she had to resort to this somewhat stiff method.
"Look, the aircraft! Let's board first."
Covered in dust and having narrowly escaped death several times, the Rhodes Island group finally stepped onto their journey home, listening to the sound of the rotor blades spinning.
Some medical operators with little field mission experience even shed tears, sobbing in their companions' arms. The sacrifices and bloodshed of their comradeswithout exception were challenging these young girls' nerves.
However, compared to these Rhodes Island operators already on their way home, another group wasn't so fortunate.
"Captain, communications have been cut off."
Taking the earpiece handed over by his teammate, Scout remained silent for a long time.
They had indeed successfully assassinated the mercenary Amiya Garson, but as a result, they found themselves surrounded by both the Reunion Movement and the mercenaries.
The severed communications made their already dire situation even worse—it meant they wouldn't be getting any reinforcements.
"Putterl, try again."
"Yes, Captain."
"Thumbtack, Long Scorpion, replenish the traps. Don't let them break through too quickly."
After giving his final instructions to his team members and distributing the remaining ammunition,
Scout glanced at the Sarkaz mercenaries gathering towards their location. Their commander was clearly very experienced; despite setting so many traps, very few had fallen for them.
Breaking out was impossible. The Reunion Movement and Sarkaz mercenaries, with their overwhelming numerical advantage, could easily overwhelm them with sheer numbers. Their small group couldn't even make a ripple.
They could only struggle as much as possible for a little longer.
Through his scope's crosshairs locked on target, he gently chambered a round and quietly waited for that moment to arrive.
On the other side, even Herdrey and Ines, who held every advantage, didn't dare slack off in the slightest. Trying to annihilate a squad led by an elite Babel operator was no easy task.
Just as the conflict between both sides was about to erupt at any moment, an urgent voice abruptly cut into the battlefield.
"Herdrey! Ines! Don't you two do anything stupid!"
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