Not long after, the Commander General, Rose in tow, departed from City B. With Rose now part of the team, their journey back to the Capital went smoothly. She didn't hesitate to display her awakened ability along the way, making sure even the soldiers remained in line. Although many were already under the Demonic Insect's control, her presence was enough to make them think twice before doing anything that might jeopardize HOPE Base.
While the Commander General continued playing his part as a show for the President, Rose was free to move around and investigate different parts of the Capital's base. Since the President's attention was mostly fixed on the Commander General, because he knew better than anyone how dangerous he could be, he kept a close watch, unsure how long the Commander General would remain loyal.
