As long as they defended Xisheng Shrine and repelled Nestor Corporation's attack on the city, New Xisheng would undoubtedly turn defeat into victory within a few days, easily reclaiming triumph and proclaiming to the world the final victor of the war.
101 took 102 and Lu Jing leaping to the topmost floor of Xisheng Shrine, to Honma Noriko's tea room. Ever since she left the tea room, the top-floor annex had become particularly vulnerable to invasion.
"An enemy!" The ever-vigilant company Witch, stationed in the tea room awaiting orders, saw the irregular intrusion and immediately swung her Ion Sword at 102, who hurriedly raised her Short Spear to block.
Clang—The Witch's silver Ion Sword was unstoppable, hacking a notch into the Short Spear. 102 quickly withdrew her War Spear, while the swordswoman Witch also leaped backward.
Alarms sounded, and all Quick Reaction Forces were converging on the top floor, intending to execute the invaders on the spot and kill them outright.
