The commotion drew the attention of the soldier stationed just outside the tent, whose primary responsibility was ensuring the safety of both the survivors undergoing inspection and the dics conducting it. Although stationed outside the entrance and exit, they couldn't help but overhear what transpired inside. Their hands trembled involuntarily upon hearing Kisha's suggestion.
They found themselves torn between relief that Kisha's suggestion made sense and fear of the implications. Like the dics, they were simply doing what they believed was best. While they were dics/ doctors and not experts in viral research or epidemics, their greater knowledge compared to the general populace ant that their words still carried weight and were considered credible.
Upon hearing Kisha's warning about the dwindling human population, a sense of truth and dread settled over them, rendering them silent as they grappled with their own thoughts. Despite their fear and frustration, the dics were still doctors, bound by their oath to save lives—a mission they felt they had failed in this instance. Nevertheless, they remained determined to uphold their sworn duty.
Tightening their fists in resolve, they slowly nodded in agreent with Kisha.
Before arriving at Gate 2, they had heard tales of Kisha's formidable team and believed that such strong warriors would be invaluable for their shelter's survival. They recognized the importance of maintaining a good relationship with Kisha and her team; offending them could lead to their departure, leaving the shelter at a significant disadvantage.
Kisha watched intently as the dic escorted the trembling girl out of the tent. The girl looked at Kisha with fear in her eyes, seeking reassurance. Instinctively, she found solace in Kisha's nod of approval, which eased her anxiety slightly. Reluctantly, she followed the dic outside. anwhile, Kisha listened as the dic instructed the soldier to prepare a secure quarantine location.
Their intention behind this instruction was not only to isolate the suspected individual but also to ensure that even if they were infected, they couldn't easily escape and attack other survivors in the quarantine area.
The soldier grasped the gravity of the situation and promptly radioed in, and explained the situation, including Kisha's involvent, the initial resistance from the person on the other side about the idea, subsided, and started to consider Kisha's suggestion.
'Strength really speaks in these circumstances and only strength has the right to speak.' If Kisha wasn't a person with strength, she knew that no one would listen to her pleas, just like in her previous lives.
Following the arrangent, the dics resud their inspections, and this ti, the process went more smoothly. Kisha and the others erged from the tent one by one. Outside, Duke and the group awaited with somber expressions, having observed and heard what transpired. As the individual taken away belonged to Clyde's group, Clyde felt a surge of stress, worrying about his friend's fate.
However, all he could do was keep a vigilant watch. Fortunately, aside from the girl in question, everyone else was cleared. Their injuries consisted of superficial scratches, mirroring Kisha's disguise.
The individual who instructed the soldier outside to give Kisha and her team so leeway likely had ulterior motives. By ensuring Kisha and her team were satisfied, they sought to cultivate a sense of indebtedness, potentially leveraging it for future favors. However, this ca at the expense of the majority's safety. Kisha couldn't shake her curiosity about the person pulling the strings.
If it turned out to be the Coltons, it would pose both a headache and an opportunity for infiltration. Conversely, if it wasn't the Coltons, understanding their affiliation was essential. With these uncertainties looming, Kisha and her team found themselves unable to relax, realizing they had returned to the lion's den.
After Kisha successfully secured Clyde's group's arrival in the shelter, she entrusted them to the soldiers, including the Winters and Bald Eagles' team, to complete their registration and accommodation allocation. This strategic move aid to conceal their prior association with Kisha and her allies, presenting a facade of detachnt. However, it was rely another layer of disguise.
Later on, they planned to reunite with Kisha and Duke's group. Thanks to Kisha and Duke's previous successful registration of a group before embarking on their search for the Winters, they now had the opportunity to recruit more people to participate in crucial missions outside the shelter, enabling them to procure additional supplies while making sure that they wouldn't be easily suspected.
Executing this plan seamlessly requires everyone to adhere strictly to the personas crafted for them in advance, ensuring they avoid raising any suspicion from potential enemies around. Clyde's group serves as an effective cover, which is why Kisha readily welcod them into their midst. Additionally, Kisha seized the opportunity to acquire supplies from them.
Despite having amassed a considerable stockpile of supplies, including livestock, Kisha understood the importance of never refusing additional provisions in this unforgiving apocalyptic era.
Naturally, only Kisha and the key mbers of their group were aware of this plan. So had already ford conclusions about the unfolding events, preempting the need for explicit communication from Kisha and the others. However, recognizing the necessity of vigilance to identify potential moles within their ranks, Kisha took additional precautions.
She discreetly assigned two scarlet bees to each individual in the group, except for the Winters. These bees acted as covert surveillance, imdiately alerting Kisha to any suspicious behavior.
Despite her trust in Sparrow, Vulture, and Tristan, Kisha remained mindful of her past experiences, having learned in her previous life not to overtrust anyone because betrayal never ca from an enemy but soone closer.
While many were aware that Kisha employed scarlet bees for reconnaissance, their understanding of the bees' capabilities remained limited. They lacked insight into the specifics and extent of the bees' surveillance abilities. Even those who knew they were being trailed were unaware of the finer details.
For instance, few knew that Kisha had deployed two scarlet bees per person, with one bee ticulously concealed and transford into its smallest form. This level of detail ensured that the full extent of Kisha's surveillance tactics remained undisclosed to most.
Kisha could only hope and pray that they had already uncovered the lone mole within Duke's group, and that there were no others. She also dreaded the potential impact this betrayal might have on Duke. Despite his typically stoic deanor, the sting of betrayal could cut deep. Kisha empathized with Duke's situation, as she understood firsthand the pain of betrayal.
She didn't want Duke to endure multiple heartaches, especially from those he considered family. Betrayal from those closest to you is among the most painful experiences, and Kisha hoped to spare Duke from enduring such anguish the second ti.
Because, although Duke did not say anything when they uncovered the first mole and he found out about it from Vulture's account, she knew that he silently bled.
Kisha also made sure to deploy scarlet bees for the Winters, not for surveillance, but for security. Even though she could monitor their status through the team's interface, Kisha knew she couldn't always be by their side. There might be occasions when it would take ti for the team to reach their location, and every mont counted.
Kisha didn't want to take any chances, especially when it ca to Duke's family, individuals he cherished deeply.
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