The ad-hoc tactical squad formed by the Vengeful Angels and Ash Guard had left the top-level port over twenty minutes ago, but the mission's progress was falling far short of their initial expectations.
The only good news was that they had procured the materials needed to repair the Punisher in the maintenance workshop on the 130th floor, and had already assigned two Ash Guards to transport them back.
All they had to do now was find a group of Technician Priests and escort them safely through the fallen middle and lower levels. Then, their mission would be complete.
Moving swiftly through a long, narrow corridor, Raphael's voice echoed in the squad members' shared Telepathy.
'The Barge Port on floor 300 is mostly secure. Matthias, report your status.'
A drop of water seeping from the wall landed on Matthias's pauldron.
The mangled body of a Demon, not yet dead, lay slumped in a corner of the corridor, letting out a pained, low growl.
