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第六关（后）

Medics, former South Paci Plaza, exit 12. One injured, a senior L.G.D. inspector. Get here quickly.

Has the bleeding stopped?

You should know me by now. The wound has closed, but I won't be able to lift my shield for a while.

How are our colleages doing?

We were the only ones who fell. I consider that a small win.

You're really not bringing me with you? Reunion's commander may well be hiding inside the L.G.D. Headquarters. It's going to be a brutal fight.

I'm aware. But considering your condition, it's for the best. Wouldn't you agree?

Hearing you say that stings a bit, but it's fine. I know better.

Remember, be careful out there.

I know.

No matter how you look at it, Reunion is weaker than we expected. Despite that, they still managed to take Chernobog.

Also, you have a weak point. I can't stress this enough, but never let your thoughts consume you. Ever.

Don't be so obsessed with something that you neglect the other possibilities. There is nothing out there worth going off to battle for, except for your continued existence.

I'll treat this as your advice to me. I'll take it to heart.

Hurry up and get better. I'll be waiting for your return after this mission is finished.

I'll protect the medic team. You should get going.

Sure.

Reunion has already passed the Causeway Bell.

Report from AU7: Reunion is also assembling in Ha Wan. I repeat, Reunion is currently assembling. This is AU7's mission briefing.

Squad AO3 has eliminated the Reunion forces in Front Bay as planned. They are now pushing the remnants back towards the L.G.D. Headquarters.

All enemies in front of Scorpio Palace have been annihilated. Now retreating towards Charles Avenue to head to the rally point. This is Squad AL1's report, over.

These are the updates on Reunion's movements and each squad's progress.

Over.

Understood.

Continue the operation. Our objective is to drive all Reunion forces into the designated area.

If small groups of stragglers are seen in other districts, you are authorized to eliminate them.

Try to draw them out if possible. Focus on avoiding casualties. We'll need to preserve our strength.

Yes ma'am.

Phew...

Hmm? Another call?

Hello, hello? Is this Ah Ch'en? Are you still there?

What did you call me?!

Ah Ch'en. You're done for! You're so dead for what happened at Paci Plaza. I heard it myself - you were the one who gave those orders!

Is that all you wanted to say?

Look, why did you reject Rhodes Island's help? Was it because you felt guilty?

I don't recall you being a psychologist.

Don't worry, I'll help you make reparations.

Reparations?

Hehe, I can't tell you yet.

But, you're so done for because of what you did!

By the way, do you still remember that one restaurant in Sheung Wan?

Huh? Which one? Well, whichever one it is, they're all closed now!

Wait... are you trying to change the subject?!

The one with that absolutely divine steak sandwich.

Huh? Oh... OHH! I just remembered! The restaurant with a steak burger as big as your palms put side by side!

That's the one.

I used to go there quite often while on my patrols... Get down! Who said you could stand up?!

Aaah!!

What was that place called again? Goodie Foodie?

Sounds about right.

Aha, now I get it. You're going to treat me to a meal, aren't you? But why don't we go to some place a bit more high-class?

Your idea of 'high-class' is very different from mine.

Come on, I can foot the bill.

Miss S, do you really think I'm that kind of person?

Do you want to try calling me that again?

Sorry, I bit my tongue.

You clearly did that on purpose!

Swire, I was just thinking... If we don't do a better job this time, we won't be able to face the locals.

Our businesses depend on Lungmen, and Lungmen also depends on them.

If you feel that way, you should stop running your mouth. The sooner we take down Reunion, the sooner you can treat me to brunch.

Seems like the fighting is pretty intense on your end as well?

Ah, it's fine. I can handle it.

Quick! They're about to get away!

How annoying! Hey, hurry it up! We don't have all day!

Ah Ch'en! I want a steak, tomato, and egg burger!

No problem.

Sorry for accidentally locking you up in the vault that other time.

You call that an accident? ! I know you did that on purpose! Whatever, it felt cathartic splashing water all over you this morning, so I guess we're even.

Hey, Ah Ch'en.

Hmm?

Safety first. Don't throw your life away for the sake of what's immediately in front of you. Remember that there are lots of people who are counting on you.

Hmph, is that so. Thanks for your advice.

Now that you're in front of the restaurant, that means you're almost at the L.G.D. Headquarters, right?

That's right.

Good luck.

7:40 P.M. \ Overcast

670m east of L.G.D. Headquarters, Upper Factor St., Upper Lungmen

Madam Ch'en, Fourth Mobile Squad reporting in.

Good work.

All of you assembled here are the cream of the crop. As we speak, many of our colleagues are still out there fighting. But we have our own mission.

The building in front of us used to be the symbol of Lungmen's safety — the embodiment of law and order, the heart of the L.G.D.

But now, it has fallen into Reunion's hands, and has been tainted by conspiracy and warfare.

Some of you might see this as just another job. Some of you might be saddened, while others might be enraged.

No matter how you feel, we are the L.G.D. We aren't rioters, nor are we criminals.

We will take back our headquarters, not necessarily for the sake of pride or justice.

We will do it because we are the L.G.D., and we will take back what belongs to us. That's the only reason we need.

Do not make Lungmen worry about us. Do I make myself clear?! Obedience, diligence, and perseverance!

It's time. Let us rid the L.G.D. Headquarters of every last Reunion member!

Yes ma'am!

Let's go.