Nonetheless, he knew they couldn't be far and turned around to keep chasing after them.
He wasn't letting the people that put his friend's life at risk escape.
While their fight was ongoing, the Oni were being overwhelmed in other parts of the island.
More operatives poured in, securing sections of the island.
Fox, bleeding from a deep gash on her arm, growled.
"We're losing this fight. We need to fall back."
...
...
About thirty minutes later, the battle had ended and the island was secured.
The captured Oni members were rounded up and cuffed in reinforced suppression restraints to prevent their abilities from activating.
Some had already been transported away, but a few remained for immediate questioning.
Aleman stood at the edge of the clearing, watching as detectives and operatives combed through the wreckage, securing what was left of the Oni's base.
Detective Wright approached while wiping sweat from his brow.
