A muffled thud, and the officer collapsed in response.
The sudden turn of events stunned Qiqimora; the cigarette she had just lit nearly slipped from her hand.
The ambushed officer didn't immediately lose consciousness, but he was clearly caught off guard.
He never expected his own soldiers to pull off such an attack. All soldiers appointed to such tasks were strictly vetted; they were tight-lipped, loyal, and would never question orders from superiors. The possibility of betrayal was extremely low, and the idea of them suddenly growing a conscience and starting to rescue refugees was preposterous.
Yet, in the blink of an eye, all the soldiers in the warehouse began to coordinate their actions with the person who led the ambush.