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Chapter 4 - New Recruit

They walked out of the canteen and started walking in the hallway "Where'd you put Roy"

"I told the doctors to deal with the injuries .. they're not deadly though" Rose looked at Theo who looked as calm as ever .. she wondered if the guy even got serious .. "Captain Gaumond .. I want you to report to the head general after this .. understood" she looked at Rose with a stern face and resolute .. "Of course commander" she nodded with beads of sweat falling from her forehead ..

The squad continued walking behind the commander till they stopped infront of another metallic door .. only this one was of the human size .. but it was different from all the doors they have walked past so far ..

*sigh* she released a deep heavy sigh before she put her hand on one of the DNA fingerprinting screens on her right .. 'Scanning DNA' the voice resounded for everyone to hear .. and when it was done scanning .. a bright green dot was starting to blip until it stopped and the voice resounded again 'Welcome back commander Britt' the metallic doors opened .. and there sitting on a metallic chair with his hands tapping on the holographic screen infront of him .. "Commander Britt .. what is it?" the young man continued tapping not betting an eye on her .. "Lieutenant Ross .. I'm here to report that I had failed the mission" her face turned bitter and she put on a nervous smile .. "It isn't a surprise commander .. I didn't even see the possibility of you completing the mission anyway .. all of us never did .. so I calculated the time you'd return .. after that I sent out commander Lucas with his squad to complete the mission .." he turned off the holographic screen and looked at her with a look of disappointment ..

"I'm still wondering myself .. like why a person like you was given the commander title .. you're not worthy of it .. if it isn't failing you bring to the military base .. it's disappointment in your results .. and we as lieutenants expect better coming from a commander .. but there's literally no use in putting our hopes in you .. today I'm going to call a meeting with the other head generals and lieutenants to rip you off from your position as commander" when she heard this she opened her mouth and exclaimed "But Lieutenant Ross .." and before she could finish he continued "And because of your failure I'm going to deduct 500 points and 70 pecuniary from your team .. as well as you captain Gaumond" the squad had frowns on their faces but they couldn't say or do anything due to the vast difference between them and the lieutenant .. "I understand .." she turned around with a sad face .. then that's when Lieutenant Ross saw Theo standing in the corner with closed eyes .. seemingly not interested of what was happening around here .. "And you who are you?" he pointed at Theo who opened his right eye to look at him with a confused expression "Me ..?" he looked around and saw that everyone was looking at him .. "Well my finger is pointing at you .. or is it that you think my eyes are misaligned ?" he asked mockingly .. but he was furious because as a lieutenant .. he shouldn't be treated like a nobody by person who's not even in the rankings much less doesn't have a soldier rank meaning Theo was a nobody ..

"Theo is my name" he turned to look at him with a nonchalant expression "Your full name" Theo raised an eyebrow looking at the lieutenant like he was some kind of a loony .. 'Didnt he hear me' he sighed inwardly and repeated "My name is Theo" the lieutenant's face became red with anger .. he slapped Theo across the face .. when Theo turned to look at him again .. he didn't look as serious as he was now .. as his body started emitting a gold lightning aura around his body .. he punched the lieutenant in the face "Woah .. hold on stop ..." Rose stood infront of him .. putting her hands on his chest trying to restrict his movements .. but alas it was like she was trying to push back a moving mountain ..

The commander widened her eyes when she felt the overwhelming aura Theo had just emitted and for sure she was trembling .. but at the same time he was fidgeting .. because she might get in trouble for his doings ... "You ..!!" the lieutenant fumed with anger .. and the clothes he was wearing started to Brun away revealing a metallic armour that had golden trims around the chest .. the armour started heating up and a red hue enveloped his body .. "Lieutenant Ross please .. he didn't mean to do it" Rose said trying to hold him back whilst she stood in between the two ..

"You dare put your hands on a lieu...te" before he could finish Theo planted another fist in his face and sent him rolling into his metallic table .. crashing into his work and gadgets .. "Stop what you're doing right now!!" standing outside the door with a nonchalant expression .. was a man with a wrinkled face .. with his eyes closed .. but there was a bit of a frown in his face causing the atmosphere to turn cold .. his military attire had 6 stars on it .. meaning he was of high authority even infront Lieutenant Ross .. "Ross what is the meaning of this ..?" Lieutenant Ross opened his eyes after the crash and ignored the pain to greet the man in the black clothes that had yellow and green trims all over .. "Head general Brassard .." he kneeled on one leg .. and the others followed doing the same thing .. but Theo was the only one who was still standing there with a frown on his face .. and his body was still glowing gold .. and the aura was growing more and more .. when the old man turned his head .. sweat ran on his bald head .. but he seemed resolute about this whole situation .. not even showing Theo that he can sense his power .. "Head general Brassard .. this lowly soldier attacked me .. earlier so I thought I should teach him a lesson" lieutenant Ross smiled hoping for the head general to put Theo in his place ..

"Is this true commander Britt?" the old man turned his head in commander Britt's direction .. although he looked like he was looking at her .. he wasn't because he was blind .. he could only feel their presence .. and of course he could tell if someone was lying from just his senses only .. and that proved to be difficult to others but to him it was a normal natural thing .. she nodded hastily .. and the head general frowned deeply as he turned his head to Theo's direction "Young man .. is this true?" Theo stood there looking at the lieutenant ... but the more he looked the more his aura enveloped the whole place making the others suffocate .. then Rose touched his bare feet .. and shook her head at him with a nervous expression .. Theo then turned to look at the old man .. and his aura rushed back into his body .. 'Hmm he can control his aura so perfectly .. flawlessly' the old man thought .. still looking in his direction .. "I attacked him .. because he slapped me first"

"Eh?" the old man felt like he was dealing with childish children .. "W.. What did you say?" lieutenant Ross opened his mouth to speak .. but then he felt an aura that was making him unable to breathe .. when Theo used his senses .. he was sure that the old man infront of him .. was dangerous and more powerful than him .. and without his powers in their full extent he wouldn't dare to imagine the outcome of their battle.

He gulped nervously .. "Lieutenant Ross .. you abused your powers by bullying a soldier who's ranks .. far behind than you .. what is your say in this?" lieutenant Ross started stuttering as he raised his head to look at the old man "If you have nothing to say then I guess I'll have to list you in the wrongs .. and I'm afraid you're going to have to leave duty for a week and attend the hunts yourself .. and you're going to face the council for ignoring your duty as a lieutenant" with that the old man told them to get up and introduce themselves as lieutenant Ross walked out of the door .. approaching the quest screen .. "Hmm .. so you only got to meet him on the way .. I think you should recruit him commander Britt .. he will be a great asset for your squad .. although you can't sense or see it .. I can .. he's a prodigy .. and it'd be best if you recruited him .. because if he takes that soldier ranking test .. the other commanders or lieutenants will want him for themselves .. head generals included .. and despite the fact that you were the one who found him .. it wouldn't make any difference to them because it'd be what they usually do .. and you bringing this kind of prodigy on the test will make things more difficult .. if you don't want him .. I can take him for myself .." he grinned at commander Britt .. 'A prodigy .. to receive such praises from the head general himself .. is really something .. the boy must be extraordinary ... I'll take him' she widened her eyes after realising the situation here .. "No sir I'll kindly recruit him into my team .." the old man chuckled mockingly "Good choice commander .. I'll be cheering for you .. back on the seats .. when your new recruit participates"