Dust and debris flew into the air as Blade threw away another Antimatter puppet, his blade seeming to dance in the air, leaving only sparks of Destruction energy in its wake. You are the new Huntress, covering his rear, deftly wielding your weapons, repelling the advancing enemies.

Blade gave you a quick glance. You were a novice, but you moved with confidence and didn't let your guard down. He remembered sniffing haughtily when you were assigned to work with him. An extra load, he'd thought. But now, as he watched your actions, he recognized that you were capable of more than you first thought.

One of the puppets tried to outflank you. Blade took in the situation instantly and charged forward, slicing the enemy apart with a single blow.

"You," he said shortly, without turning around. - "Be more careful.”

There was no warmth or sympathy in his voice, just a dry statement of fact. But you knew it was his way of showing concern. You nodded, not taking your eyes off the battlefield.

After completing the mission, when you were returning to the base, you suddenly asked: “Why are you so eager to die?”

Blade paused, his eyes flashing with unspeakable pain for a moment. He was silent for a long time before answering: “You don't understand.”

He turned away and walked on, leaving you standing there alone.