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Ace!

Looks like you all made it out alive.

This isn't the rendezvous point... Why are you here alone?

They're the ones who escaped from the central area! Don't let them get away!

Tsk, they just keep coming after us!

Team E2, prepare to intercept--

Dobermann, don't get overzealous. Retreating is our top priority!

Amiya, Dr. {@nickname}! Quick!

It's not safe here either.

That's right. We still have to press on to the next rendezvous point.

Where's your team?

Where are you rats hiding? Smoke them out!

Here they come again!

Dr. {@nickname}, please give us your orders.

Just like the good ol' days.

Um, Ace...

Actually, something unexpected has happened.

Doctor... is suffering from amnesia.

...I see.

I'm sorry, Ace... But compared to before, a lot has changed.

Is that so? You don't need to apologize to me.

Have the Doctor's commanding capabilities suffered as a result of the amnesia?

...As sharp as before.

Doctor's decisionmaking is still absolutely reliable. I can promise you this.

Very well then. I'll follow the Doctor's orders then.

What has been lost can be found again.

Right now, there's a more imminent problem on our hands.

They're over here! Hurry, let's get them! !

Are you done chatting yet? I'm going to go crack some skulls!

Dr. {@nickname}, please give us your orders.

Go. Release your inner beast, and let them feel your fangs!

Doctor! Ace! The enemy is right in front of us!

Move out immediately!;...Got it.;Seize the opportunity to disrupt the enemy's plans.

Understood.

Team E3! Back up Dobermann!

An ambush?!

Team E3 has been moving undercover this whole time... I see, they've been waiting for us to pincer the enemy.

When communications are jammed, our teams should operate near the rendezvous point. That way, even if something happens to me or the scout...

The broader operation can still be carried out. This is my decision-making.

In other words, Ace, you left your team back at the rendezvous point and came here alone...

After all, neutralizing threats around the rendezvous point is our top objective.

Of course, prioritizing checking on your status is a big risk. There's no way I could imperil the entire team.

The whole reason teams exist is to increase tactical efficiency, not the other way around.

Hah. Let's continue our discussion after we've taken care of Reunion!

Amiya, you're up.

Understood! I'll back you up with my Arts!

Finally...

Dr. {@nickname}, please command Rhodes Island.