Duty XIII

A wave of shock and dread washed over the recipients of the message, and Rachel's expression turned pale with disbelief.

The news of a fallen comrade hit her particularly hard, as the weight of responsibility as the knight commander weighed heavily upon her.

Two teams had been deployed for the expedition: the investigation team, led by Rachel, and the surveillance team responsible for monitoring the mine's surroundings.

While Rachel's team delved deeper into the tunnels in search of answers, the surveillance team remained vigilant, observing any signs of disturbance or change in the area.

Rachel had made sure that the surveillance team comprised highly trained Sensus users. They understood the importance of their task and were instructed to avoid direct confrontations. However, the news of a Sensus user from the surveillance team being killed hinted at a carefully planned murder, specifically targeting those with Sensus abilities.