"Have your team's edges switch roles to attract the enemies to the stronger combat team and then have your light cavalry move up and destroy the main target. This is called betrayal!"
The best solution to the problem.
If clever enough, you may even bury the truth after completing the mission. Have you ever thought about why the developers provide you with such powerful NPCs?
They guide you in this direction to enhance the so-called reality and freedom of this damn game. If it's really as amazing as you've said, you shouldn't approach it with the ordinary gaming mindset.
I've made my point, now it's your turn to use your brain.
Or else, you will degenerate into a busty bimbo."
"Cement Sister is brilliant!"
Lumina felt her mind was suddenly open. She excitedly responded in the group chat:
"You are indeed the smartest one in this 7-person group!"