Leo scanned the area casually, his insect-like eyes sharp and alert, until they landed on a small group of women nearby. A smirk crept onto his face.
"Well, well… What are you lovely ladies doing here? This isn't exactly the safest place to be," he called out playfully.
The women turned to him, their expressions mixed with confusion and mild annoyance. One of them, with silver-white hair and a cold gaze, answered him coolly.
"We're part of the strike unit too. It's only natural we monitor the situation ourselves," Celestia said flatly.
Leo gave a low whistle. "A beautiful lady with a sharp tongue. What's your name, snowflake?"
Before Celestia could respond, a blonde woman stepped forward, arms crossed with a haughty air.
"Hey, maybe focus on the sky monster instead of trying to flirt, bug-eyes," Veronica snapped.
Just then, Leo's second-in-command, a sharp-looking woman with a pragmatic tone, cut in smoothly, having clearly observed them beforehand.
