Prelude to the Merge

When that report came in, the bald man's trembling intensified. He was practically flattened against the floor.

"S-sir... the last two teams were successful, but... but the squad assigned to the top-ranked target, WhiskeyTango... we lost contact. Their last transmission said they set up an ambush near a dungeon entrance. The target redirected a monster wave toward them and... wiped the whole team