Ep 2. War Relief Unit

In Pumpkin Scissors season 1 episode 2, titled "War Relief Unit," the story continues with Lieutenant Alice L. Malvin, the head of the Pumpkin Scissors unit, and her team, tasked with investigating cases of corruption and abuse of power within the military.

The episode begins with Alice and her team on a train heading to a small town where a suspected black market operation is taking place. The team consists of Corporal Randy 'Machinist' Hulett, a former soldier who lost an arm in the war and now serves as the team's mechanic; Private Mercury 'Mercy' Lamprey, a former nurse who joined the team after witnessing the atrocities of war; and Sergeant Major Hunks, a gruff, no-nonsense soldier who acts as Alice's second-in-command.

When they arrive in the town, they find that the black market operation is being run by a military officer, Captain Hunks discovers that the used materials from the black market operation are weapons stolen from the military, and the suspects are using the money they earn from selling them to take advantage of the town's poor population.

Alice and her team decide to set up a mobile War Relief Unit to help the town's residents. The War Relief Unit provides healthcare, food, and shelter to those in need, and Alice and her team quickly become heroes in the town.

However, things take a turn when the military officer running the black market operation, Lieutenant Colonel Dolfuss, discovers the War Relief Unit's presence in the town. Dolfuss sees Alice and her team as a threat to his operation and orders his men to attack.

A firefight ensues, with Alice and her team fighting against Dolfuss's men. Machinist demonstrates his skills by rigging a cart with explosives, which takes out a group of enemy soldiers. Mercy is shown to be an adept marksman and takes out several enemy soldiers with her rifle. Hunks leads the charge and takes out several soldiers with his brute strength.

In the end, Alice and her team manage to defeat Dolfuss's men, but not without sustaining some injuries. Alice praises her team for their bravery and reminds them of the importance of their mission. She vows to continue to fight against corruption and abuse of power within the military to ensure justice for all.

Overall, "War Relief Unit" is a powerful and action-packed episode that showcases the skills and determination of Alice and her team. It also highlights the devastating effects of war and the sacrifices that soldiers must make to protect their country and its people. The episode sets the stage for future conflicts and challenges that Alice and her team will have to face, making it a must-watch for fans of the series.