"What kind?"
"Fire-based. Probably Ashlings… low-rank fire imps. Grade Delta at most. Normally, I'd handle this myself, but there's something off about the pattern. They're appearing in groups, which isn't natural behaviour for them."
"So what do you need from me?"
"I'm just keeping you updated as I need you to stay away." Her tone was firm. "This could be a trap. The SPIU has been more active, and after that night, we barely escaped them; they might have a lock on your signature. And if they're monitoring the area and you show up..."
"Then they'll have a clear target."
"Exactly. Let me handle this one. You focus on keeping your cover intact."
Akira considered it. The clever play was to listen to her. But something about the situation felt wrong, plus… he didn't like the idea of being dormant.
Ai was right; it would make him look like a Ferrari parked in a shed.
"I'm glad you're finally paying attention."
[EMERGENCY MISSION DETECTED]
[ASHLING SWARM - GRADE DELTA (MULTIPLE)]
