Chapter 1

Chapter 1

In Vyrdenia's high-up conference room, a dozen of the nation's highest-ranking military officers sat quietly, waiting for orders.

These were the heavy hitters-all generals-holding their breath for someone important to walk through the door. Their ranks were clear just from their expressions: The senior generals sat calm and composed, nothing shaking them. The lieutenant generals shifted in their seats, a hint of unease in their eyes. And the brigadier generals? They looked lost, their gazes bouncing around like they weren't sure they belonged.

Then, out of nowhere, a soldier in a crisp uniform burst in.

"Sir!" he shouted, catching his breath. "Lieutenant General Valor sent me-she won't be here today!"

The top general at the table was a weathered man with a chest full of medals. He stood up fast. "What's happening?" His voice was steady but carried a weight that filled the room.

The soldier lowered his eyes. "Her six-year-old brother-he's been taken by the CEO of Grayson Group.

"What?" The general's brow furrowed, his tone sharpening.

The Vyrdenia officers, usually stone-faced, exchanged quick looks.

Messing with that woman's brother was a bold move-one that could end badly for whoever tried it.

blood transfusion urgently. Turns out the boy's the only match they could find,

not long ago--a small, chubby boy with messy hair and a

eyes, "A transfusion? He's only six. What kind

If anything happens to that boy, it's not just Grayson Group

distant explosion

fell silent, and the room held its

of nature with a kill count that defied belief. If someone she cared about was harmed,

the soldier's radio

glanced at it, and

said, voice tight,

The general didn't pause.

ordered. "We're heading to

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downtown Bastion was in chaos.

mess.

the top floor, a sharply dressed man stood by the

owned half the city

she said

face was pale, almost fragile, with a quiet

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