Chapter 981
Mira didn’t offer a polite ‘it’s fine p>
“Next time something like this happens, you need to get my permission before bringing someone to my door p>
As a dorm manager, didn’t she know basic protocol? She had clearly just wanted to suck up to Felicia. And since Mira was a newcomer, Winifred probably figured she wouldn’t put up a fight.
She just hadn’t expected to get reprimanded for it.
Leaving it at that, Mira walked past her.
She didn’t need directions; she simply followed the thundering sound of footsteps.
Before long, a massive training ground came into view, seemingly quite close to the shooting range she had used the day before.
Soldiers in camouflage poured in from the barracks, swiftly falling into formation on the field. Their movements were sharp and precise, entirely devoid of unnecessary chatter.
The only sounds were the rustle of fabric and the synchronized thud of heavy boots.
In seconds, perfect square formations stood like solid rock across the field. Looking horizontally, vertically, or diagonally, they formed flawless lines, radiating the strict discipline unique to the military.
Then came the uniform marching steps, the sharp blow of a whistle, and the deep, resonant cadence of the troops: “One, two, three, four p>
The chant echoed over the sprawling field, vibrating with raw power and authority, occasionally punctuated by sharp commands: “At ease!” “Attention!” “Dress left p>
Mira held up her phone to record a video when an officer approached. “Which battalion are you with? Why aren’t you in formation p>
Mira paused for a moment. “I’m a guest trainee brought in by Commander Vance.” Truthfully, she would have loved to join the morning drills, but York hadn’t assigned her a spot, and she had no idea which squad she was supposed to stand with.
“Guest trainee p>
The officer looked thoroughly confused by the term.
“Yes, I just got here yesterday afternoon. Instructor Vance didn’t schedule me for morning drills p>
The officer studied her face closely. Seeing she wasn’t lying, he said, “Step back a bit then. Don’t interfere with their exercises p>
Mira turned, intending to watch from a distance, when a voice shouted from behind her. “Halt p>
She glanced back. It was Felicia, the same woman who had harassed her the night before.
Mira ignored her and kept walking.
“I said halt, are you deaf p>
One of the soldiers beside Felicia quickly jogged forward, blocking Mira’s path. “My commander is
talking to you. Wher
you think you’re going p>
He glanced at her shoulders, noting the lack of insignia. Emboldened, he reached out to grab her by the collar.
*Smack!* Mira landed a brutal kick, sending him tumbling across the dirt.
Rank meant everything in the military, and Mira knew that. But Felicia wasn’t her superior, and Mira wasn’t a soldier here.
The commotion drew the attention of several nearby officers. “What’s going on here p>
“Deputy Commander Foster is allowing her subordinates to assault people p>
“She’s lying! She’s the one attacking people on the base p>
Felicia screamed.
Mira pulled out her phone and
played the footage automaticallmet
uploaded to Aegis Link from her Digital Brooch Wire, showing t to the
The video clearly showed the soldier reaching for Mira first.
“Looks like the female trainee was acting in self-defense p>
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“Officer Foster, your usual arrogance is one thing, but how can you condone your men
attacking a female
Felicia found herself cornered. “I didn’t order him to do it p>
“If you didn’t encourage this kind of behavior, would your men dare to act like this p>
An officer immediately shot back.