"P—Please wait!" Grandmaster Alice pleaded.
"Our mission towards Neptune's dark side has barely begun, and yet you task us with killing Vespera's troops?! Our teammates?!" Even though she was speaking to a Lord, her voice sounded rightfully angry. The fact this was the first time she was hearing about this enraged her.
Azure's Lord let out a sigh. "Believe me, this isn't happening because I want to."
Several seconds later he added. "Keep in mind there is no need to kill them yourself… Just don't help them if they find themselves in a pinch against the aliens. Simple, right?"
Veins began to bulge over the face of Grandmaster Noah.
"SIR!" The man bellowed. "With all due respect—"
Before the Grandmaster could even voice his objection, the Lord interrupted him.
"Don't make me repeat myself."
Unwilling to elaborate further, the Lord cut the connection.
"..."
An eerie silence stretched, the soldiers staring into empty spaces, having trouble accepting their new reality.
