50. Stinkbug Flies

The stone wall was pierced by the flame pillar, shattering rocks and scattering dust.

Lieutenant Grett's voice came through the sound of falling stones:

"This Cavern Evil Spider is really cunning! I was just a little short of hitting it each time! ... Which team just blew the copper whistle? Are you guys still alive?"

"We're still alive... Cough, cough, cough..." Sergeant Mars waved away the dust in front of him, coughing as he spoke:

"Chief Officer, Mars Squad reporting to you! Thank you for coming to our aid!"

Upon hearing the name of the squad, Lieutenant Grett's tone became more serious as he yelled towards the dark area separated by the wall:

"Be careful! Mars! That Cavern Evil Spider is a Death Notice Assassin transformed. Its target is you and Sin Soldier No. 888! It's after our plan! Don't let it succeed! ... You haven't told it anything, have you?"

"No, Chief Officer!"