The CCG and the ghouls began exchanging fire from mid-range.
The ghouls within the Bronze Tree Base clearly had the advantage; their Heko were shaped like shields, with small holes that didn't interfere with shooting while also defending against bullets.
Casualties for the CCG began to increase, and in less than five minutes of crossfire, dozens of combatants were dead or wounded.
In the command vehicle, Marutei watched this scene on the screen, a displeased expression on his face.
"Why don't we have the upper hand in shooting?"
The deputy hurriedly responded.
"The enemy has Heko shields, they're extremely troublesome."
Marutei snorted coldly, getting up and walking out of the command vehicle.
"Bang."
Marutei kicked open the back door, unfazed by the rain of bullets, and seized a gun from an investigator nearby, firing several bursts towards the Bronze Tree Base.
"Bang, bang bang...."
For every three bullets Marutei fired, a ghoul inside the Bronze Tree Base would die.
