Class Seven's leader had completely lost control, his true energy driving him into a frenzy. Meanwhile, on the periphery of Class Seven, a few fresh recruits were also quivering with trepidation.
This was because these few were in the know about the situation, and they had even shared in the outcome.
But they vowed that they hadn't foreseen things spiraling into this state. They hadn't even remotely imagined that the girl outside the compound was none other than the squad leader's daughter.
In fact, they had assumed she was a local girl, perhaps from the neighboring townsfolk.
After all, with her grimy appearance, she looked every bit like those village urchins darting about in the rural expanses.
Truth be told, it wasn't just a lone girl out there – it was a trio of mischievous kids indulging in wild antics. Their laughter and playfulness echoed over the wall, heard clearly by the eavesdroppers.