In the end, they let Moe choose the 6 people for the mission. 3 women and 3 men. They were their best soldiers and that meant a lot coming from Moe.
The scouting mission will be done from two directions, north and southwest. Lucy and Sera decided to do it this way because it will increase the chances of gathering information.
So after a couple of minutes of walking the 8 of them split into two groups. One was led by Lucy and they will scout from the southwest. The other is led by Sera and they got the north.
As they walked through the ruined city, Sera was feeling very uncomfortable, the three people with her acted like she was a religious figurehead. At some point it got so annoying that she began asking them questions so at least they were talking.
"What are your names?"
"Saint Seraphine! My name is Ash, thank you for choosing me on this mission! I hope I won't let you down."
'Fuck me, please don't tell me they are going to talk like that...'
"Saint Seraphine! I'm Faith and it's an honor to be here My Lady." Said the other female bowing.
'Oh my god! She actually fucking bowed.'
"Saint Seraphine! I'm called Isaac, it's a pleasure to finally meet you."
'Well, he is somewhat normal at least...' But he wasn't finished.
"If the Lady requires anything, please just ask."
'Okay, no. All of them are like that. This is going to be a long mission...'
As they walked through the streets, they sometimes had to run, hide or even fight. But something became very obvious for Sera pretty soon.
'I'm so much more powerful! The increase in Essence made me way stronger! But I shouldn't overestimate myself. I'm still only an Evolved.'
The power growth did nothing to make her look more human in the eyes of the regulars. When they were closing in on the bunker entrance, the three soldier acted like she was a holy being sent by god.
"Uhmm... What rumors did you hear?"
They looked at each other then Faith began.
"We heard that you two fell in love on first sight."
Ash cut in. "And you immediately connected your Watches because you knew that she was the love of your life. Is it true?"
'I-I mean I like her... But love of my life is a bit of an exaggeration at this point. But I can't say that... I just lay out the truth and they do with it what they want.'
"I did connect my Watch with Bea's and we do like each other."
With that Sera left them to do the cooking, she had a lot to think about. Mostly her future progression.
'I nearly have a thousand Life Essence, so what monster should I hunt for the rank up?'
Sera thought about it for a while then dropped the topic.
'It's unnecessary to plan that far ahead and I want to ask Bea's opinion on the subject.'
The next thing she thought about was her Heritage, specifically the next one. Sera nearly mastered the use of Clear Mind, but until she gets better at fighting, it wouldn't really improve.
'How to get the next one? The description said "With that clarity he continued to fight, because giving up meant the destruction of his people". But what does it mean in my case? Fighting while using Clear Mind to save my people. Do I even have people?'
While thinking Isaac approached her.
"Saint Seraphine. Dinner is ready, if you would like to eat."
'I will think about it later.'
Sera just nodded her thanks and went to eat. After eating her fill she took out her training sword and began practicing. She was sweaty and exhausted by the time the Sun went down. And when night arrived so did the Corrupted.