I want to be part of the backup

Noah clicked his tongue when the communication line went silent over the communicator.

And he reminded himself that the Second Division Captain was not a man that could be reasoned or cooperated with.

"We're in a dire situation and he chooses to remain an ass," Noah sighed. "Let's head back inside and go over the situation."

"Aye," The others responded in unison as they each hopped down the hatch back into the vehicle.

"Seeing that you're back, I take it we're good to go?" Yun questioned Noah.

"Ascian says he has casualties," Noah seated himself.

"Casualties from Clay Golems?" Trajann arched his brow.

"I doubt they're facing just Clay Golems," Shion said nonchalantly."His responses were quick with little information."

"Alright, here's the plan," Noah stood up. "Shion, you're going to get in that dimensional prison and interrogate them about their plans."

"Hmm," Shion nodded.

Noah walked over to the separation window and opened it.

"Shikuro I need you to stop for a bit," He ordered the driver.

"Aye," He nodded and pulled over the vehicle beside an old dilapidated cafe.

"How much time left for the trainee?"

"About thirty minutes, " Shion replied.

Noah eyed Fenrir and the junior Garrison countered with a cocky glare which made him smirk.

The ex-soldier was not just going to settle for sitting back while the others were contributing and being useful in some way.

And he refused to allow his injury to serve as an excuse for his immobile state and incompetence.

'System, earlier there were mentions of an inventory being unlocked. I must have acquired items during my fight, yes?' Fenrir questioned the system while Noah discussed the situation with the others.

[Host chose to view unlocks at a later period]

[Host did acquire items and loot dropped from defeated monsters. Does the Host wish to view the inventory?]

'Yes,' Fenrir approved.

[System inventory: 44/100]

-25 barbed tails

-12 devil wings

-Dread Shroud

-Dark Enchanted Gloves

-1× small stat potion (Restores all stats by 10)

- 4× small health potion (Restores health by 50)

[Currently equipped:]

-Weapon: None

-Armour: None

-Accessories: None

-Additional gear: None

'View Dread Shroud,' Fenrir ordered.

[Info on Dread Shroud:]

-Amour type: Magical Armour

-Class: Uncommon

-Level: 7

-Defence: 15

-Crystal sockets available: None

*An uncommon, magical armour that is enchanted with Necromantic Energy that surrounds the wearer's upper body like a hooded cloak. Once worn, the hood conceals the wearer's face behind dark energy and their eyes glow red. It contains a magical resistance of 5 and a physical damage reduction of 10%.

'Perhaps not the best out there but it's the only thing I've got,' Fenrir mentally nodded. 'How is it that I was able to acquire an armour suited for my class?'

[Answer: The system's function 'Automatic item collection' is in effect. All other items and equipment unrelated to the Host's class were discarded.]

'That's a complete waste! I could have sold the other equipment or merged the gear in future when I unlock the system shop!'

[Does the Host wish to disable 'Automatic item collection'?]

'Yes!'

[Function has been disabled]

'Thankfully,' Fenrir mentally sighed. 'View Dark Enchanted Gloves]

[Info on Dark Enchanted Gloves:]

-Weapon type: Spiked gloves

-Class: Uncommon

-Level: 8

-Attack: 33-36

-Crystal sockets available: None

*An uncommon, black spiked glove. The wearer's physical attacks are enforced with cursed energy that deals an additional 10% magical damage to the target and reinforces all Necromantic Energy attacks by 5%.

'Hmm alright, I can work with it. What is cursed energy?'

[Answer: Cursed energy is an energy type that originates from the lingering regrets and vengeance-hungry souls of the dead. This type of dark energy harbors a strong sense of corruption that feeds on it's caster's darkest desires and emotions.]

'Sounds quite chaotic. Is it possible to sustain more than one energy type within one's body?'

[Answer: Host can create a sub-energy flow path within themselves through the use of energy scrolls that can be obtained from defeated monsters or purchased through the system shop]

'Hmm, I'll have to explore that more later.'

[Does the Host wish to equip weapon and armour?]

'Not yet.'

"We're not heading back to the base," Noah stated. "I'm going to divide us into two teams. One will head as a backup for the second division. The other team will pursue and intercept the supposed force that's headed for the North Gate."

"Vice-cap, how sure are you that it's the North Gate they're headed for?" Trajann asked.

"Because that's our most vulnerable defence," Noah's gaze narrowed at the younger Garrison. "The mana in the atmosphere around that area is weak, the barrier devices are unable to absorb enough mana to project a strong barrier. You already know this, don't you?"

"Of course," Trajann snorted. "I was simply checking. It would have been ridiculous if you said you were going with your gut instinct but seeing that you actually have a reason, you just may be right."

Fenrir witnessed the tense conversation exchange between the Vice-Captain and Trajann.

It was easy to deduce from Noah's stiff posture and Trajann's mocking responses that the two didn't sit well with each other.

"Know your place, Trajann," Noah warned curtly. "You sound like you know something. Perhaps you'd like to share it with the rest of us here?"

"Just mindless speculations," Trajann shrugged and leaned back. "If I were you, Vice-cap I wouldn't be wasting any more time."

"Shion will restore the time on the bikes our pursuers rode. The backup team will comprise of myself, Raze, Trajann..." Noah named six other Garrison that was present. "We'll ride in pairs and catch up to the second division."

"And the other team that will deal with intercepting?" Yun inquired.

"You are in charge of that," Noah smirked. "I'll contact the third division to give them a heads up and reinforce the defences around the North Gate. Once Shion interrogates those five, we'll know exactly which routes to take."

"And where does that leave me?" Fenrir questioned.

"Out of commission. Stay in the vehicle and rest until we can get you to Danté," Noah shrugged.

Fenrir noticed the health potions that were stocked in his inventory. If he used them, could he perhaps heal a portion of his wound? Or would it at least provide him with enough recovery to be of some use?

'System, I wish to use one small potion.'

[Does the Host wish to perform an external consumption by drinking the potion or an internal consumption by absorbing the potion's magical effects?]

'Internal consumption.'

The system performed an internal consumption of the small potion which restored Fenrir's health to its maximum.

The magical effects reduced the pain he felt from his wounds that were gradually returning to their original state.

"I want to be part of the backup team," Fenrir demanded.