Date Acceleration (Complete)

Entering through the Dark

"Okay, the drugs are working too well. It's probably the power plant cutting off energy in response to the spacequake. There's no need to worry; the backup generators will automatically start before the enemy notices the Territory is down. " Simpson said, in a calm manner, to the people around him who were starting to get anxious.

Lights and power have both been restored.

"See, nothing to be afraid of," Simpson said as the others began to calm down.

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A few seconds ago. In an empty storage area of Office 1 on the ground floor. Bright light filled the dark, empty room.

In a few seconds, a group of people in various diverse combat uniforms appeared in the room through teleportation soldiers of the Japanese Army. They silently took out the few guards, shooting them with silenced futuristic rifles. As their bodies fell, they were dragged out to be hidden. Their next move was to press against the walls, waiting for the next call, while the others started to assemble various contraptions that would aid them.

Next, another group appeared in wiring suits of various colors and designs. They were the wizards of the AST and DEM, and were equipped with futuristic arms and melee weapons. The last group teleported was the bomb squad. Instead of heavy suits, they wore tight wiring suits and Accelerator was equipped with full tactical armor, which he was heavily opposed to.

Everyone formed 3 lines, dividing the platoon into 3 teams until the lights went back on in a matter of a few seconds.

"Alright, ladies and gentlemen. Alpha Team, consisting of the JSDF Special Forces Group and the Anti-Spirit team, whose objective is to rescue the hostages. Bravo Team consisting of DEM forces will destroy generators powering the massive Territory protecting Office 1. Charlie Team, consisting of the bomb squad of both factions, will secure the bomb. Once all hostages have been moved to the extraction point and the items of interest secured, that's when shit hits the fan. First, Bravo Team will shut the generators down, allowing reinforcements to join the assault. Then the hostages will be teleported to safety. Charlie Team will defuse the bomb and, once complete, assist other units." Accelerator remembered the words of the JSDF lieutenant before they got teleported.

"Again, why the fuck do I need damn Kevlar armor? Maybe a vest and a few pads, but not full body when I have abilities and you girls get to fucking wear loose clothing." Accelerator whispered to Lilith with irritation.

"Again, this is an extremely crucial fucking mission, and based on what I've seen from your performance, our abilities, while similar, work differently," Lilith replied angrily.

Accelerator clicked his tongue in response and started to watch the JSDF and DEM forces split into groups.

"Here is a damn gun. Going in with just a pistol is stupid." Ryouko approached him and gave him a futurized MP5 sub-machine gun, which he accepted with irritation.

Ryouko and Lilith sighed at the same time and put on serious faces.

While waiting and inspecting the weapon's new design, he felt a sense of nostalgia as it reminded him of the operations, he did on the Dark Side of Academy City. While unpleasant, they made him miss home more. They also allowed him to kind of do whatever he wanted.

As he got closer to the bomb squad, he sighed, annoyed because he wanted to be on the Bravo Team because dealing with the bomb was more annoying and consuming. The lingering and anxious feeling that DEM might get to Kihara before him stayed with him.

"The hell it doesn't make sense. Why on Earth would a bomb be placed on the top floor?" A man in a wiring suit complained as he looked at the tablet in his hand.