To thoroughly test this S rank composition without drawing the attention of the city guards, Maddy knew she had to keep the engagement quiet, fast, and highly contained. A massive explosion would bring the whole district running, so she opted for a tactical assault that would pressure their specific roles simultaneously.
Using Serpentine Locomotion, Maddy moved. Instead of a straight charge, she slithered across the ground in a silent, erratic zigzag, her body staying low to minimize her profile.
"Lita, front! Ed, suppress!" Erwin barked, his military training taking over.
Ed, the marksman, reacted instantly. Realizing a standard musket blast would echo through the entire city, he loaded a specialized Subdued Round into his magic musket.
"Don't worry, Captain, she's not the only one who can play quiet," Ed muttered, his eyes narrowing as he tracked her strange, twisting movement.
"Silent Stinger!"
