"Have you lost your damn mind?! Didn't you see my whole squad get obliterated in a flash by that golden freak of a bird?!"
Sank-Uk, silent until now, snapped to attention when he heard Meribelle boldly proclaim that Havocspire would be retaken today, no matter the cost. Had she not seen the colossal Titan Bird, its wings casting ominous shadows over the ruined citadel? No mortal army, no matter its size, could stand against such a beast.
Recalling the commander's presence, the woman shot him a vexed look, letting him spew his worries before cutting him off,
"Would you shut it?" Her eyes then settled on Jake's face, and an inquisitive eyebrow rose. "By the way, what are we doing with these two? The other recruit passed out early on and likely missed everything, but this guy here's a regiment commander. We can't risk our conversation leaking out."
