Childhood Friend of the Zenith

The group that entered consisted of two women and three men.

All of them wore the standard Alliance-issued martial uniforms.

They carried an air of mystery, and their sudden appearance immediately drew the attention of those already gathered.

It was clear that the others were caught off guard.

I had informed them beforehand that five more people would be arriving—but they hadn’t expected it to be today.

And as the two sides stood facing each other—

“Introduce yourselves.”

I gave the command, gesturing with my hand.

One of them, who had been standing awkwardly, stepped forward.

“...I’ll be in your care.”

“...?”

“...”