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Operation 5-1: Face of Battle

A few hours after Reunion initiated their successful second wave of attack on Lungmen, an hour after the raiding operation in the warehouse to save Hoshiguma's former undermen, and a few minutes after they had entered the Reunion-controlled LGD headquarters. The battles in Ch'en's side were unwieldy and hard-fought. Even though they had casualties, they pushed on to reclaim the area the enemy had plundered.

She's been drained, but that's not gonna stop her from fighting.

"Madam Ch'en, something's wrong. Don't you think it's strange that we were able to enter the headquarters so easily?" An LGD agent reported. "There were so many Reunion forces outside so we braced ourselves for a hard fight, but it was as if they were sleepwalking."

Ch'en recalled some of the ... corrupted infected enemies.

"According to our scouts' intel, their equipment is practically damaged to the point of unusability. It's unlikely that they've seen much combat, and their degree of preparedness seems... it just... creeps me out."

"I've noticed it as well." Ch'en replied. "They don't even know we're here. At least they're not a threat right now. We'll follow the plan. Next, our non-combat squads will scout out the distribution of Reunion forces on each floor, and attempt to restart the security system that disabled earlier. Additionally, we'll need to be ready to hold off a possible Reunion encirclement. We must hold out until our plan is implemented smoothly."

"Understood." The agent bow salutes.

"Focus your attention on controlling the situation inside." She commands. 

The rest of her squad promptly begins working, and so did she as they set up their gear and safe zone.

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"According to our sources, Reunion's temporary command center is on the rooftop." The agent reported, confusing Ch'en.

"The rooftop? What kind of leader would put their command center on the rooftop?" She begins thinking of the enemy's plot and choice of zoning. "Hmm... there's a significant possibility of this being a trap."

"But we don't have a choice do we, Madam?"

"That's right. Taking back the rooftop would be like lighting Lungmen's signal beacon. We will let Reunion witness the moment when the LGD Headquarters returns to our hands. We ought to lead them all here." She puts her hand on her sword. "Get ready, there are still a few hours to go. Let the recon and engineer squads go first. The combat squads still have some time to rest up before the main operation begins. Don't waste even the smallest opportunity to create an advantage. Expect our enemies to fight to the death."

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As they take the fire escape route up to the rooftop...

"You'll all control the top floor and use your vision advantage to cover me. I'll head directly to the rooftop and rejoin you after the situation is stabilized." Ch'en orders.

"Madam Ch'en, are you really going alone?" The agent looks at her bewildered. "Whatever the situation is, I'm sure we'll be able to help."

"I have full confidence in your abilities. However, I might have to go all out in this coming battle. The most you can do to help me is to clear Reunion out of this entire building, and make sure I have nothing else to worry about."

The agent looks at her and sees her assuring look. And without nothing left to do about it.

"In that case, we won't get in your way, Madam Ch'en. Lungmen is counting on you."