Danmachi: Voyager of Worlds Ability

[198] : Mika's Shields Hold the Line-It's Us or Them!

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Racing through the corridors, Mika and the others swiftly retraced their steps.

They soon reached a holding area where captured dark faction members were being detained.

During their initial sweep of the facility, the dark faction's resistance had been weak, so they had focused on capturing rather than killing.

After the main force advanced, these smaller teams had regrouped, consolidating their prisoners in a single location.

"Attention!" Mika called out as they approached the holding area.

"Once we reach them, swiftly deal with the prisoners."

"Deal with...?" Adi, Shakti's younger sister, asked, her voice filled with surprise.

"Kill them all? Isn't that a bit...cruel?"

"I don't want to be cruel, but they've forced our hand," Mika replied grimly.

"Judging by the situation, the remaining dark faction members in this facility are all brainwashed zealots."

"They're incapable of rational thought; their only goal is to die with us."

"The only reason they haven't acted yet is because they haven't received the order." He clenched his fists, his voice tight with anger.

"Our current actions are outside their expectations. Once they realize what's happening, they'll detonate their bombs."

"While Airmid's magic might protect us from harm, the explosions will alert the other dark faction members, both here and throughout the city."

"Those without our protection will be caught off guard. We'll suffer heavy casualties."

"We need to buy as much time as possible."

His words dispelled any lingering hesitation among his companions. They understood the necessity of their actions.

The adventurers guarding the prisoners saw them approaching.

"Captain Shakti, you're back already?" they asked, surprised.

Before they could respond, several members of Mika's team rushed forward, swiftly killing the captured dark faction members before the guards could react.

They quickly collected the Fire Stone bombs.

"Let's move. Follow me." Mika led the group onward.

The stunned guards, pulled along by their comrades, followed, their minds reeling from what they had just witnessed.

As they moved, the others explained the situation, easing their shock. While they had killed dark faction members in battle, they had never executed unarmed prisoners.

However, understanding the dire circumstances and the threat posed by the suicide bombers, they accepted the necessity of their actions.

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As they continued their advance, Shakti, having recovered from her initial shock, began assisting Mika in directing their forces.

"The three of you, split off at the next intersection and proceed down that corridor. Follow our previous method: eliminate the enemy and regroup. Return as quickly as possible. Understood?" she instructed a small group from the Ganesha Familia.

"Yes, Captain!"

She hadn't sent any members of the Astraea Familia because, without a strong foundation of trust, executing prisoners could create conflict and waste precious time, even if the situation was explained.