Over the next few hours, the perimeter was meticulously cleared and a secure forward operating base was established.
Once the chaos of the setup settled, Iris began walking the camp lines for a formal inspection.
"Iris-sama, the base is fully operational and ready for your walkthrough. Your permission, ma'am?" Geldbarun asked, falling into step beside her.
Iris offered a brief nod, following the captain as they systematically verified the status of their equipment, rations, and advanced weaponry.
Finally, they reached the most critical stop of the tour: the special vanguard squad Iris had personally requested.
"Iris-sama, here is your requested special squad," Geldbarun announced, turning to the three elite operatives standing at attention. "Alright, you lot, introduce yourselves properly to the princess."
"Iris-sama, it is an absolute honor to meet you, ma'am," the first man spoke up, bowing respectfully. Iris offered a polite nod in return.
He was the designated Tank of the unit, named Coil von Jun.
A battle-hardened 45-year-old veteran with short black hair and deep brown eyes, he possessed a legendary S-rank Class known as
Absolute Fortress
.
The class granted him a massive surge to his health pool and allowed him to automatically redirect any damage meant for his allies straight to himself.
Furthermore, his specialized traits made him entirely resistant to fire and water magic, and completely immune to all negative afflictions.
The next operative stepped forward, receiving another welcoming nod from Iris. She was the squad's Healer and one of the youngest in the entire detachment at 28 years old.
Sporting vibrant brown hair tied into a neat ponytail and matching brown eyes, her S-rank Class was designated as
Green Mage
. The title gave her absolute mastery over all advanced Water and Earth healing spells. Her name was Suzu von Askin.
The final member stepped out of the shadows, her presence instantly radiating a quiet danger. She was the squad's Assassin, a 35-year-old woman with pitch-black hair, a trait incredibly common among those born to her trade.
Her name was Jula von Tron, and she held the S-rank Class of
Ninja
. Her specialized skills allowed her to become completely invisible to the naked eye, granting her a devastating instant-kill ability whenever she successfully executed an attack from an enemy's blind spot.
Iris smiled warmly at the three elites, breaking her formal demeanor to offer her genuine appreciation. "I must thank you all for assembling on such incredibly short notice."
"Iris-sama, there is absolutely no need to thank us for simply doing our duty," Coil replied smoothly, speaking for the group.
Iris looked up, her smile widening as she gazed at the elite trio.
Feeling the deep sincerity of their royal commander, a wave of profound honor washed over the special squad, completely solidifying their resolve for the battle ahead.