While the peripheries were being handled, the interior was also getting cleaned up.
The chaos in the front line was abound, and there was bound to be some chaos inside.
The new aborigine hires Elof, Sapur, and their respective teams were assigned in various areas to protect. It was their first war fighting alongside Terrans and they immediately found the differences.
One of the main differences was the guards' sense of loyalty.
They were well-trained, disciplined, and were unlikely to desert if things got too dangerous. Because the enemies were numerous, the territory was not small, and their forces were relatively thin so it could indeed get overwhelming sometimes.
However, they saw how the guards refused to back down. There was no time when they had the impression that the person wanted to run and abandon. Most of the citizens had been the same.
It was enlightening and fascinating at the same time.
The attitude certainly added some passion to their work, letting them do more than what they would've done in similar situations elsewhere.
All-out battles in the wide alleys commenced, with locals and civilians fighting against the leaks.
They had experienced a few wars already, so they already knew the drill. They already knew what to do to minimize injuries and what to do if it happened.
Another difference was that their teams were delegated to only certain zones and were not to head out to assist elsewhere no matter how many flares they saw.
This was to protect the core of the territory, and most of the weaker citizens were now hiding in certain houses so they'd be easier to protect.
To the aborigines, this alone was a novel thing. To them, it was puzzling but at the same time, it made sense. After all, most territories would purely prioritize winning the war—and this meant every force was along the battlement walls, minimizing the entries.
This was natural and the smart thing to do, of course, but here they made sure that the rest of the citizens were protected, too.
And indeed, there were some people who had managed to reach the central areas, running as deep as they could as soon as they entered.
Some were slaves ordered to make as much chaos as they could, while others were finding places to hide and maybe take advantage of a few weaklings while they waited for the war to be over.
Elof and Sapur's teams immediately mobilized to clear these areas, ensuring these leaks didn't cause damage or any more deaths.
Another difference was that there were many citizens joining bravely. For instance, while in the protection of their homes and businesses, they would attack the enemies coming their way. freeweɓnovēl.coɱ
For instance, Elof's team was assigned in the plaza area and were making rounds in this small space when they saw something interesting.
STAB!!
It was an old man stabbing down from the roof of the Weapons Store.
It was part of their scope because the weapons and equipment stores were often the target of leaks. After all, the enemies needed to replenish their weapons, too, and with the rules being null it was the perfect time to steal.
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