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Phantom City

The day Echidna had foretold arrived.

At the forested foot of Mount Etna, the trees had been cleared to make way for an improvised forward base. Hastily constructed, it served as a makeshift encampment in preparation for the assault.

Kryptos and Silhouettes bustled about in organized chaos.

「We have visual confirmation of a large Teras. It’s approaching our sector.」

Morgan’s voice echoed across the base. The perimeter alert network had detected it.

Silhouettes and Cu Siths lined up in formation, ready to intercept.

「Projecting surveillance footage now.」

The image of the massive Teras appeared on screen.

「It appears to be a quadrupedal mobile mothership. But… that shape…」

「Hard to mistake that silhouette.」

Standing behind Kou was Asia, still in her avatar—likely on alert for something unseen.

「Even I recognize it. That’s Cerberus.」

The projection showed a four-legged walking warship—its form unmistakably canine, with three enormous heads.

「That’s not the real issue, Kou.」

「I know. I’ve seen that hull before. The starship that served