"Arnold, Sansa, you'll listen to me at all times". Christensen addressed the 2 Grade D warriors that were assigned to his team.
"Do not talk and keep your ears peeled open, I or Brutus may whisper commands at times, you need to be silent to be able to hear".
"Also, learn these signs, it may be needed for me to communicate with them since we are deep inside Titan territory you know".
Christensen demonstrated some random signs that he made up during his island training session with his master to communicate with Leo.
"Also, no side gossiping".
"So noisy". Arnold complained with a sigh.
"…" Christensen glared at him without a word.
"Arnold, Sansa, obey his orders, this mission is important to fulfilling our main mission and is also paramount to our survival".
Seeing the attitude of his warriors, Commander Knock butted in.
Once they were ready to set out, he blessed them. "May the peace and protection of the 8 Ancient gods follow you and guide your paths".
These 2 warriors from the remaining warriors of the Vanguard Squad were selected to follow and support Christensen as the scouting squad.
Not only were both of them rare Pugilists with shadow affinity, but they were Grade D superhuman experts, a perfect fit for Christensen's squad.
Once they were ready, Christensen gave the order and Brutus did the deed, changing their identity and scent with those of 2 dead Titans that were nearby.
Unlike when Brutus used the Identity Merge on Legolas, Sansa and Arnold resonated with the ability completely as they disappeared and coexisted between Planet Darvis and the shadow plane perfectly.
Their perfect coexistence seemed to affect Christensen like Brutus predicted as like them, Christensen also became completely invisible.
Without hesitation, they sneaked out of the tower.
Just before they went outside the tower, Christensen stopped them. "Another important fact to know between ourselves, our strengths and abilities".
"To cooperate perfectly, we need to know each other".
Christensen started first as an example by telling everything about himself. "I have a Frost Wolf who I already sent to the beast plane and Brutus, I can summon the Frost Wolf anytime".
"Also, I have the agent subclass".
Sansa followed. "I am a Pugilist who specializes in close combat using 2 short daggers, Needle and Poke". She showed her 2 daggers. "Also, I have the archery subclass, I'm good with my bow and arrow".
"Thanks". Christensen patted her back before turning to face Arnold.
"I am a Pugilist who specializes in…" Arnold paused. "Ugh…, I'm a sneaky Pugilist, that's all. I am very sneaky and slippery, like a snake".
"I hate head-on battles, they're too noisy, I love sneaky ones instead".
"Also, I have the stealth subclass that allows me to walk silently like a ghost and to also hide my shadow".
"Good". Christensen nodded.
"Now, this is my plan…"
Having spent a lot of time listening to his master making plans all the time, Christensen already got a hang of it, now was the time to prove it.
…
Thud! Thud!
The Civilian Titans roamed aimlessly around the streets of the ruined city.
Unknown to them, 3 humans and a Shadow Hound were sneaking right under their nose. After crossing 3 streets, Christensen and his companions arrived before a street that was completely blocked by the Civilian Titans.
They could take the longer way around another street but they didn't have the time for it, their invisible state constantly drained Brutus' mana.
They were on a time limit.
Christensen turned to face Sansa. "Do it!"
Without hesitation, she pulled her bow, aimed and shot.
"…" Goosebumps filled his skin.
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