The combined forces of Lazarus and Subcity were finally successful in repelling the Prime's second attack, but the price of this victory was paid in blood.
A dozen Scrappers had been shot down by the anti-aircraft guns, and they had also lost their most trusted security officer. Kurt's mangled corpse was still lying on the landing strip, covered in a layer of sand.
After circling the arid zone thrice, Guzman and his Scouts finally landed on the ground. The old sniper took off his helmet and walked up to the sliced-up corpse lying on the landing strip. His stomach turned at the horrid sight. Kurt's internal organs were spilled out on the ground, with his blood splashed all around them.
