Chapter 285 Live Training Exercise

“Who do you think you’re talking to?” Xavier nearly shouted, his voice booming.

Being a second lieutenant, Xavier was usually calm. His sudden fury took the crew–cut man by surprise. “Lieutenant, I was just

Xavier quickly realised he had possibly overreacted, calming his tone while maintaining seriousness. “She’s not the right fit. We need to look for someone else.”

The man with the crew cut felt a bit miffed. “And why’s that?”

After an extensive search, they identified two potential recruits, yet both seemed unsuitable.

It was understandable that the grandson of Commander Scathing wasn’t considered because of his unique circumstances. But why dismiss the girl, especially when her skills were superior to the commander’s grandson?

She was perfect to follow in the footsteps of a legendary marksman!

Xavier’s mind was a whirlwind, struggling with where to even start.

While he felt bold enough to stir some trouble for Stephanie in this scenario, he knew it was a trivial matter that wouldn’t draw significant family backlash. However, involving her in military affairs.

Jordan would hit the roof!

This wouldn’t just be mild irritation, but full–blown rage.

The Burnetts were aware that Milly was Jordan’s treasured sister. He adored her to the point of treating her as his delicate treasure.

And now, Milly’s standing in the family has evolved, making her even more prominent in the elder’s eyes. Xavier realised he couldn’t risk any blunders.

face hardened. “It just won’t work, end of

am tasked with selecting recruits, right? Only some days do we come across such a standout candidate, and you’re blocking my choice. I deserve a reason. Why

one last time. Are you

and a mix of concern and resignation in his

Now visibly angered, the crew–cut man retorted, “I’ll bring this up with General Burnett. Does the Lieutenant wish to

that, he left in a

Xavier was left speechless.

Why wouldn’t he understand?

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thought about

Well…

consent. If Grandpa said yes, Xavier wouldn’t stand in the way,

dismissing the man with the crew cut

shooting practice this morning and a ten–kilometre hike in the mountains later in the afternoon. Though ten kilometres might sound like a lot on a flat surface, the

her head around Milly’s unexpected marksmanship talents. She suddenly felt sick, her

find a way to duck out by then, but why kick things off with

distance was sure to leave her legs sore for days. She’d put so much effort into keeping her legs looking great. Spending hours trekking could lead to muscles she

felt she’d lose a part of her

hesitation, or maybe out of concern for her, Xavier frowned slightly and asked, “If anyone’s not feeling up to it or has any issues, now’s the time to say something. You

else quickly

lower her hand, which she

had passed up the opportunity, pulling out

any excuse she

if the hike was planned for later in

of Milly’s classmates, win them over to her side, and begin to isolate Milly. That way, she’d remove potential roadblocks from her

some help from Lucius along the way would

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