In the morning, Genevieve assembled a team of twenty. Apart from herself and two other women, the rest were all men.

"Listen up," Genevieve said loudly. "Today, we're launching a surprise attack on Pibo's group. Our goal is to wipe them out completely. Same rules as always—whoever kills gets to absorb the ability. If several of you work together, whoever grabs it first keeps it. Otherwise, settle it among yourselves in advance!

"My only demand is this: absolutely no infighting. If anyone start