Chapter 972
Mira checked her phone, finding no message from Dominic. She then dialed Owen. “Did Dominic mention anything to you p>
It wasn’t that she didn’t trust York, but during such critical times, she had to be on guard.
“Yes, he just texted me saying York would be coming by to teach you how to shoot p>
Owen replied over the phone.
Ending the call, Mira turned to York. “Don’t take it personally. Desperate times call for extreme caution p>
“Of course. In the military, we’re used to this level of vigilance p>
“Come in and have a seat. Rachel, bring out some snacks and fruit p>
Mira looked at York again. “What would you like to drink p>
“Just a bottle of water is fine. We soldiers aren’t picky p>
Mira silently scoffed; he certainly looked like a man with high standards.
Once seated, York got down to business. “Commissioner West sent me to tell you the operation begins in three days.
When the time comes, our special ops squad will be deploying with you p>
“Did Dominic’s request for military escort get approved p>
This was fantastic news.
“Yes, but the headcount is still strictly limited.
Officially, we can only bring a small number of personnel. That’s why we need to disguise ourselves as a civilian tour group p>
“I understand. Dominic’s negotiations with the local government are framed as a rescue mission for our trafficked citizens. Naturally, we can’t send an army.
But if we don’t wipe out those syndicate strongholds, people from Mavaria will continue to go missing p>
“Exactly.
I’m here today to take you with me. Commissioner West wants me to teach you how to shoot p>
“Right now p>
Mira asked to be sure.
“Yes. Time is of the essence. We leave immediately p>
Asking him to wait a moment, Mira called Owen again. “York is taking me to learn how to shoot. Are you coming p>
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Hanging up, Mira looked at Master Ellis.
He knew exactly what her gaze meant. “I don’t need to practice. You go on your own p>
Mira was speechless.
“Master Ellis, are you telling me you and Owen both know how to shoot, and I’m the only one who doesn’t? Have you beer giving him seore lessons p>
“You ungrateful little brat. If I were giving secret lessons, they’d be for you, not him.
He learned it on his own p>
Master Ellis glared at her.
Mira then turned to York. “Why don’t you stay for dinner before we head out p>
Since he had come all this way for her sake, she felt obligated to be a good host.
“We’re on a tight schedule. We leave now. There’s food at the base p>
York replied with the swift decisiveness of a soldier. Wasting time was practically a crime to him.
“Alright. What should I pack p>
“Nothing. The base has everything p>
“Shouldn’t I at least bring a change of clothes p>
“You’ll be in uniform the second you step foot on base p>
“Wow! I get to wear a uniform? Master Ellis, I’ll take a picture and send it to you p>
Master Ellis glared at her again. “What’s so great about a uniform? You lose all your freedom p>
“Oh, come on, don’t be so old-fashioned! Wearing a uniform is a matter of pride p>
Hearing her enthusiasm, York’s eyes
lit up. “Miss Mercer, if you want to join the military can personally recommend you.
With your skills, you wouldn’t start at the bottom p>
“Drop the idea, kid. Even if she wanted to, I’d never allow it p>
Master Ellis interjected anxiously. He had finally found the perfect protégé to inherit
his legacy.