At the entrance of Shelter 102, two patrolling guards suddenly spotted a staggering figure approaching—it was Luca.
"Who's there?! Don't come any closer!"
One of the guards raised his weapon and aimed it at Luca.
But the other guard recognized him. He quickly pushed down his companion's rifle.
"Is that Major General Luca?! What happened to you, sir?"
The first guard, upon hearing the name, also came to his senses.
The two soldiers hurried over to check on Luca's condition.
At this moment, Luca was covered in wounds. His eyes were glassy and unfocused.
He could roughly make out that the two men in front of him were concerned for his wellbeing,
but he wasn't sure who they actually were.
He opened his mouth, intending to say something—but his body was far too weak.
Not even a sound escaped his lips.
And so, right before the guards' eyes, Luca collapsed into unconsciousness.
The two guards were startled.
