473 Move Out! (2/2)

”Who died and made you the leader?” Raven couldn't even state what he wanted to say because of this side comment from the person that annoyed him to most during these past few days.

His eyes turned incredibly cold yet his lips were curled into a ridiculing smile as he said: ”Excellent question! Come to think of it, I absolutely have no need to anything. I could've just let you guys pass out in fear and then boom! Hunt is done. Easy right?”

”Tch. Your presence is completely unnecessary. We could've come out of it without your help.” Mira fired back.

”Oh, I'm sorry for ruining your chance to prove something to us. Believe me, it's not in my purest intentions to step on your pride even though I could sense that you were on the verge of passing out a few moments ago, possibly with your lips covered in white foam.” Raven's words carried a great deal of relentless sarcasm. He just about had it with this violet haired witch.

”However, it would seem as if you and your sister are against me and my ideas, as well as my overall existence if I may add.” Raven's word oozed with sarcasm, causing the twins to glare at him venomously. ”Please, by all means. Suggest something useful. Don't hold back. Just imagine that I don't exist if helps.”

Raven crossed his arms, raised a brow and looked at the twins with amusement. He didn't want the situation to develop this way, but this witch was just asking for it.

There was a tensed and awkward silence between the team. It was that Jason decided to step in and mediate: ”Alright, let's take it easy. Let's not fight. Why don't we hear Raven's idea first. We can always talk after that.”

Since Jason was acquainted with everyone, his mediation was somehow effective. He turned around and gave the twins a warning glare before gesturing for Raven to continue. Raven sighed and started talking.

”Be a dear and raise a hand if you have advance spying techniques in your arsenal.” He asked, there he saw Jason, Michelle, Juniper, Nelson and Edward raised theirs.

”There's six including me. Unfortunately, something's suppressing my spying techniques here. My range is down to five miles. However, I don't have any problems of keeping it up at all times. How about you guys?”

Jason was the first one to answer him. ”Mine's like seismic-sensing I guess. My range is just about the same as you, suppressed as well. I could also keep it active at all times.”

”Mines just a regular optical enhancement, my range is wider, ten miles in diameter but it draining. Three hours is my limit, after two hours of rest I can activate it again.” Michelle added.

”Same as hers, optical enhancement. Mines eight miles, suppressed too. No issues keeping it active all the time.” Nelson explained using a few words.

”Mine's a bit different. My sense of smell is sharp, I can stretch it to ten miles but I need to get a scent of the enemy first. Fair warning though, since I'm relying on smell, it can get a bit inaccurate. Just keep that in mind when you hear things from me.” Juniper stated.

Contrary to what he was expecting, no one chided him for revealing the weakness of his technique, which in a way, made him feel grateful.

”Mine's just a regular optical enhancement, my range is five miles but I can see through disguises and illusions. I also have no problems of keeping it active at all times.”

After the six of them exchange information, Raven briefly gave them suggestions about their position as they moved. The plan was to take advantage of Michelle's wide range so she will be leading the group. The others were placed at sides in order to cover more ground, Juniper has no use yet since they haven't encountered any Devil yet, Raven covered the rear just in case.

The rest were to remain alert, Raven make it a point that they are to never loosen their grip on their weapons. He reminded them once again that they are in the enemy's turf, anything goes here and if their not careful they will die before they know it.

”Okay, I think we're good to go.” Raven said, he still had that disinterested face and tone. ”Move out, I guess.”

And just like that, Unit-17 were headed towards the Devil's Cradle.