After listening to Gavin's explanation, Dong Tianyu also understood the purpose of Sharp Blade Team. The Imperial Court used to have full control over the frontal battlefield, refusing any involvement from civilian forces.
However, outside the main battlefield, the Imperial Court had reassigned much of the regular defense elsewhere, leaving those areas poorly defended. Therefore, officials simply called for the assistance of civilian forces to support the defense effort.
Unlike other areas, the Imperial Court's strong control over Kyoto meant that local Hunting Teams generally lacked strength. As a result, even with new recruits joining in the defense of these areas, their defensive capabilities were significantly weakened.
In the face of scattered attacks from Soldier Bugs, those defenses could barely cope. But in the event of an assault from a small Bug Nest, those defensive positions had no means of resistance.
