Anew said, "I'm sorry about what happened, and your father… I'm sure he's in a better place now."
Astrea said, "Yeah, he is."
Faiz said, "Enough depressing thoughts. Let's have fun tonight — starting tomorrow, it's back to duty, and then training next week. We'll have a Blitz Screen operation, remember? It's something we can't fail. It's gonna be hard as hell."
The following morning, Astrea, Anew, and Faiz returned to the Exist Forger HQ.
Lucifer said, "It's good to have you back."
Faiz said, "Same, sir."
Lucifer asked Aoi, "Where are the rest of the members — Riruru, Masaki, and Celestio?"
Elizabeth replied, "They went on exploration and training missions. Masaki and Riruru will be back in two days, but Celestio might take three or four."
Meanwhile, in the Core Fury HQ, Licht asked, "What is the progress of Exist Forger for the Blitz Screen operation?"
Roy said, "In the last few days, Exist Forger has been massing its forces to be ready. Currently, its elites are on their way back. From what I can sense, they are preparing for the Blitz Screen operation."
After four days, both Exist Forger and Arc Luatine, as well as Licht, assembled at the House Solace HQ.
Louis said, "Vice Captain Iris, why are you here?"
Iris stated, "Ma'am, I'm here because I was instructed to be."
Lucifer said, "Don't worry, ma'am. You won't even notice she's here. Plus, I'm going to be your personal guard until the threat dies down. I assure you, she won't cause any hindrance."
Licht added, "Don't worry, ma'am. She will be my personal assistant for this mission, to ensure all your family members are safe while everyone is constantly patrolling the premises."
Louis said, "Sure, I understand. And please make sure she doesn't get in the way."
Licht said, "Understood, ma'am."