The soldiers immediately exchanged glances that reflected both confusion and growing panic as they processed Arthur's demand. Their expressions carried the helpless uncertainty of personnel who had suddenly found themselves far beyond their operational clearance levels.
"Sir, we're just a scouting crew," the sergeant replied with obvious distress, his voice carrying the strain of someone trying to maintain composure despite impossible circumstances. "We don't have access to information about Australia's strongest awakened personnel. That kind of intelligence is classified far above our security level."
The pilot, still focused on maintaining stable flight while listening to the conversation behind him, added his own confirmation of their limitations. "Our mission parameters only cover tactical support for local defensive operations. High personnel locations aren't included in our briefing materials."
