“He had once been our idol, but now he’s only a burden to us all!” Phenix chided angrily.
Lenix sighed. “How good would it be if he were healthy? He was the God of War, after all, and towered over hundreds of countries in his heyday.”
“It sure as hell does not seem possible right now. Look at him taking a nap right in the middle of a mission! Does he think he’s on a getaway trip or something?”
The others did not look favorably upon him.
In the meantime, Levi fell into deep slumber with Forlevia in mind.
It was raining heavily when he woke up, and the man was oblivious to the distance they had traveled.
Thunder rumbled as lightning tore through the sky.
Sudden roars of thunder made Levi jolt awake.
He was dreaming about Zoey and Forlevia being abducted by someone.
The man jolted awake from the bad dream as the thunder boomed.
The Phoenix squad broke into a chuckle at the sight.
Did he just get startled by sounds of thunder?
How is he going to ensure that the gene therapy drug can be delivered safely back to Oakland City like this?
Hah! What a joke!
How can a cripple escort the gene therapy drug safely?
Lenix sighed. “It seems like he’s suffered some major trauma. I think it’s quite a common symptom to feel anxious and troubled by loud sounds.”
“Of course it was a major trauma. Not only did he lose his God of War title, but he was rendered a cripple. Who would be able to stomach such a huge change?”
“Why did the higher-ups even send such an incompetent person to oversee the mission? Are they even taking this seriously?”
As part of the Dragonites, the four squads took pride in their supremacy over others.
Every single member held on to their pride.
The higher-ups’ decision in appointing Levi to oversee the mission clearly meant that they were not confident in the four squads’ abilities.
Moreover, Levi’s compromised condition infuriated them even further.
“We should have confidence in ourselves, though. All sixteen of us are strong enough to safeguard the gene therapy drug from being taken away.”
Phenix then threw a disdained look over at Levi. “Even if we’re burdened by a cripple.”
Drakon and the others accommodated Levi’s presence, not because of Lenix’s words, but because they were proud as a peacock about their capabilities.
Nevertheless, they did not encounter many difficulties along the way.
“The first zone is safe!”
“So is the second zone!”
“Sixteenth zone is clear!”
The drug was not only escorted by the sixteen elite squad members but a number of covert sentries were scattered along the way.
They took turns to make sure the roads ahead were clear together with the Wolf squad.
After one night’s travel, they were edging closer to Oakland City.
“There was no danger along the way. One more zone and we’re clear,” Lenix smiled.
“I doubt that anyone has the audacity to intercept us while we’re within Erudia.” Phenix snorted.
They were confident that nobody would dare to spell trouble for them as well as to Erudia.
Then, Drakon’s voice rang from the leading end, “The Wolf squad and covert sentries have checked the zones ahead, and there’s no ambush. We will be able to reach Oakland City safely! I think it’s time for us to pop the champagne.”
“Hurray!”
Everyone cheered as they heaved a sigh of relief, the tense atmosphere which was shrouding them eased.
After all, they had been on guard for the whole night.
“I thought we were going to have a huge battle and certainly did not think that this mission was going to be this easy.”
Phenix shrugged and appeared fearless.
Lenix smiled. “Maybe they’re really intimidated by our reputation. After all, who would dare to wage war right in Erudia’s territory?”
“This mission is really a piece of cake despite it being very important. I don’t think we truly deserve the honor badges that ensue.”
The others chuckled in response.
“I think you guys should exercise more caution despite the mission presenting itself to be quite effortless so far.”
Levi’s voice rang just when the platoons were starting to let their guard down.
