Chapter 12: Sweet Reminiscence!

Chapter 12: Sweet Reminiscence!

Public Transportation Center, Post Commander Office.

Sitting on a leather chair, Quinn read reports after reports of Miless daily activities. She kept him under watch, a favor to his older brother.

As the post commander of Veteran Aomine Stronghold. She is responsible for each individual under her jurisdiction.

Hes not weak, you know. she said over the holographic screen.

Hes a cripple. Thats what he is. Merlin said on the other end.

I know youre worried deep inside but hes more capable than what you think he is, she said her thoughts aloud. I think hes taken a strengthening serum based on what Ive observed during his encounter with Grace-Rank low-tier and middle-tier hunters. Despite you telling me he had failed to awaken, he had handled them on his own. He was strong and fast Merlin, you should give him some credit.

Hearing her said that, Merlin leaned against his seat and brought his hand to his mouth, to support his head. He was in deep thought of his little brother.

Just look after him for me, he said after a while.

I will. Quinn reassured him with a faint smile.

Hows the expedition by the way? she then asked.

You know I cant tell you anything about that. Confidential Matters Despite saying it, he looked deeply into her eyes over the screen But I am going just to say it anyway... We found something. An equipment of some sort. Its origins are still unknown.

Quinn listened intently.

But I have to stay here for a few more months. He added a crestfallen news.

Quinn lowered her head. If only I had reached Form-Rank earlier, I couldve joined you, she said in a low voice I could only wish. Then looked at him.

I could only wish for the same. he said, staring back into her eyes on the screen.

Quinn stared at the view outside from her floor-to-ceiling windows. She remembered a time with Merlin during their military training 2 years ago.

Alright Folks! This is your last assignment for the academy. This joint mission with the military will test your skills and coordination with your team unit. Andrew looked at the senior cadets before him. Youll be tasked to secure a portal in this area here. A red circle on the map was shown on the screen. Ive sent you your teams and positions. Every cadets AI received a notification. Th.ê most uptodate novels are published on n(0)velbj)n(.)co/m

Team 1. In position! A captain ordered. His unit deployed their battle formation as they aimed their guns, their powers ready. This is it boys. Whatever comes out from there Kill em.

Meanwhile

Team 2, secure the perimeter! Andrew said as he ordered his platoon to scatter into a 4-man squad, clearing the area as they moved to cover more ground. Each team consisted of at least one person with a psychic AI wrist watch to monitor from the air.

Quinn controlled her AI as it hovered a few meters ahead. She couldnt help but grit her teeth and knitted her brows as Merlin joined them. She was grouped with him without a choice.

As the AIs flew forward to a certain area, all suddenly stopped and dropped to the ground.

What happened? a cadet exclaimed in surprise. I cant connect.

Andrew then shouted through their earpieces. AIs down! Guns up! All teams held their weapons and powers ready in their spots, awaiting further instructions.

Red 2.

A female tutor nodded as Andrew called out to her. She connected her AI to his wrist watch before controlling it to tread carefully towards the mysterious region. The hologram screen captured a barrier, almost invisible on the screen.

Andrew squinted his eyes. His guts told him something was amiss about the area. But it was only a feeling. He shook it off and commanded all teams. Proceed with caution.

They heeded forward on high alert.

As they reached the borders of the barrier, Red 2 and her team studied the thin membrane. Ive never seen anything like this before. Her eyes locked on it.

Were ready Maam. A soldier said.

She turned and approached, gearing herself up with a hazmat suit.

Everyone held their breath for a moment as she reached out her arm to test if the barrier was dangerous. Her hand passed through.

She then looked at Andrew. Im going in.

He nodded.

On the other side, she stood agape and bewildered by what came before her eyes.