"We may be defeated, but we can’t let it stop us from progressing. I swear on my life to fight this battle alongside you until the end."

"Until the end!" the group echoed.

"All right. From now on, I want each of you to take up responsibilities according to your professions and abilities. Feel free to make any suggestion you think will benefit us. Let's keep on pushing forward."

"Yes, sir.”

As the crowd applauded, Helen, along with Susan and Chrissy, anxiously walked into the conference room. "We've got a problem, sir!" Helen said.

Adrian approached them and asked, "What is it?"

Helen took a deep breath to calm herself before she answered, “We found a new species of monster outside the city. They're extremely small, but possess powerful offensive capabilities and can climb walls. These things bit some of our soldiers and killed them on the spot."

"What?”

“Everyone, please get to work. Don't let whatever's happening out there affect your focus. You're all core members in the c