2 weeks have passed since I was saved (or kidnapped?) by an organization named The Saviors. During these 14 days, there is no day where I won hand-to-hand combat against Rose. It's either she was beaten up to death (don't worry I am only exaggerating) or we end up in a tie due to her work schedules. She is indeed strong, that is a fact, now I regret what I said to her and Professor wherein I could defeat both of them.
When I got out of my room to have my breakfast at the cafeteria, Rose is in front of me leaning her back on the wall. To be completely honest with you, if she is trying to act like a cool leader in front of me, that probably won't work anymore because I already have an image of a demon beating me up every day in my head.
"Good morning, two of my members will be back later 3:00 PM. Come to my office before that time. We will have a brief meeting" she said.
"I understand" I answered. Well, I already know where her office is. During these 2 weeks, I memorized all rooms and the structure of the compound. Also, I already know where are the entrances and exits of this compound but many highly skilled guards are guarding these. In short, you cannot enter nor exit this compound without confirmation from professor Jefferson who is currently the person who oversees the compound.
Well, after Rose heard my response, she left. Well, that's pretty much the interaction between us.
Well anyway, I go to the cafeteria and ate my breakfast. Yeah, I know, my morning routine is boring as hell so let's skip that.
After I ate my breakfast, I headed to the shooting range room or facility, whatever you call it. I've been using this place for a while now, I have to make sure my aim is still good, or else I might die during our mission due to my potato aim. Well anyway, due to some reasons, this facility isn't used by some guards or other people during the morning. Well actually who the heck would wake up in the morning and the first thing they would think or do is fire a gun? Yep, I am a weird person all along. Well, since zero people come here every morning, I just took advantage of it and use this facility as if I own the place.
2 hours have passed and a person enters the room. All I could say is he is very hot. Compare to my laughable physiques (I can't see my face but I bet it is ugly as hell), I am like a tiny bird and he is a goddamn large majestic eagle. Does he have blonde hair and blue eyes? I don't know if the eyes are real or not, but they are way too fake because of how pretty it is. Currently, he is wearing a tight white shirt that emphasizes his broad shoulders, some of his hidden abs, and how muscular his biceps are.
He noticed my presence and was shocked at first then smile. Damn, how he could smile like that? It is very illegal.
"You've been staring at me for a while. Have you fallen for my looks? To be honest, though it is my first to have an intimate relationship with the same sex if you ever ask me out" he casually started a weird conversation.
Yep, no hate or harm to all pretty boys or males out there but I have a strong stereotype that all pretty boys and males are playboys and this person in front of me is one of them.
"Oh hell nah. I am just cursing god why he is unfair making my average body meanwhile the person who appears out of nowhere has a body of Apollo" I replied.
"Hahahaha, I see, I thought you fell in love with me, you don't have any idea how many girls, and boys also confessed their undying love to me. I was thinking some ways how to politely decline you" he said.
"Sounds annoying to me. Well, there are good and bad when you are very handsome then" I replied honestly. I can't imagine my 29 years old ass rejecting every girl who confesses to me, heck even boys. "Well, my name is Estre Luck, how about you, what's your name?" I asked.
"Ah, I am truly disrespectful am I? Having a weird conversation with a stranger doesn't sound good at all right?" he said. Well, I kinda agree with him, but technically speaking I might be the stranger here because pretty much all people I met so far are already residents of this compound for 7 months and above." My name is Matthew Danes. It is nice to meet you Estre" after that he smiled like an angel. Looks like not all pretty boys have a bad attitude then.
"Well, I'll just go then. I might not look like it, but the two of us are probably the same. We don't want other people watching us while we practice or do our own thing right?"
"Ahh, I see. Yeah, I know what you feel. Are you sure you'll leave? I could just leave and you will be the one who will use this room" I replied.
"No, don't mind me. I still have to make a report and send it to ma'am Rose so just continue what you are doing. Then I'll take my leave" he said and exited at the door.
Rose? Well, Rose is popular in this compound so I ain't shock anymore if a hot guy knows her.
Another 2 hours have passed and it is time for my lunch. I would say though, that my aim is probably back. My first practice with a handgun 4 days ago was quite disappointing because I could only hit 3 out of 12 bullets in the head perfectly which is far worse compared to when I was still in service. Right now, I could hit 10 out of 12, it is still not perfect but it is a big improvement.
I ate my lunch goes to the gym and do some daily exercise. I am just waiting for the time to reach 2:40 PM so that I would be at Rose's office early. When it was 2:20, I take my bath, change into new clothing and walk my way to Rose's office.
When I reached the office, I am 15 minutes early, well it is better than late though. I knock on the door and Rose answered 'Come in' and I did.
Rose is sitting on her chair and organizing something on her desk. Inside the room, there is a small circular table at the center and 2 sofas at the edge of the room.
On one of the sofas, a small girl is sitting. I don't who she is but maybe she is part of Rose's team? She might be small but looks nowadays are quite deceiving so let's not treat her as a kid, shall we?
"You are early Estre. Good. Just sit there and wait. There is still one person who is missing, just wait for a while" she said. I followed her instructions and just sat there quietly.
I've been sitting for a while now and it is already passed 3 pm. Geez, this person has a steel of balls for him to be late with Rose as a leader. I wish I could have some of that person's balls. 6 minutes have passed, and finally, someone opens the door. And you guessed it right, it is the pretty boy dude who I met earlier (if you haven't guessed it then better luck next time).
"Haah- I am here -haah- ma'am Rose. Also here is -haah- my report, took me hours to complete this -haah- you know" he talked while he is still catching his breath.
"Well, well, looks like someone has the balls to show up knowing he is almost 7 minutes late. You do know I hate tardy people right? Mr. Danes" Rose said threateningly. After that Rose throws an object with a frightening speed at him and hits- wait what? Did he dodge that?! How did he see that coming?
"Hmph, you still that have annoying skills of yours. Sit down, I'll start the meeting" she said.
And Rose will just let it slide?!?! I can't believe this, does she treats this pretty dude as an equal? While I was still questioning how his existence and my existence are two completely beings, he noticed me and started a conversation.
"Oh, it's you. I didn't know we have a new member. Geez, you have to tell these things next time in advance ma'am Rose" he said.
"Oh? Looks like you guys are already acquainted, well I still have to do the introduction though" she replied and seemingly avoided Danes' annoying talk. "Well first, Karl, Dante, and Kaye are still in their respective missions, in short, they won't be joining our mission I am about to tell"
"Hmm, that makes sense. Karl's mission is at UCC and Dante and Kaye are still at UCE for 4 months now" the little girl said while she is looking at her tablet.
"Indeed, traveling between factions after all is very hard and annoying. What's more, you have to be discreet about it too" Danes added.
"Well as a leader, I am lucky that you two come back earlier than I expected even though you two were in the African continent" Rose replied. "Well let's scratch that off, next, I would like to introduce you two to our new member. He is Estre Luck, a retired soldier who mainly uses sniper. He is in charge of our reconnaissance during this mission"
Both of them nodded and didn't ask any more questions about why I am the leader. I want them to ask because why I am the leader when I am still new? Will that cause some problems during this mission right?
"Okay, next, I would like to introduce these two to you Estre. First, this is Matthew Danes, he is part of the frontline team which I leading the team. Like you, he is an experienced soldier but he quit for some reasons. Second, this is Coley Heard, she is part of the recon team, which means she is under you. Also, she is our only hacker in this compound meaning if something goes south during this mission, you have to prioritize her life rather than yours okay? Her talents are quite rare nowadays since robots and AI are the ones doing the hacking jobs nowadays even though using a real person is more efficient than using a non-breathing organism" she said. "Also, if you ate wondering why you are the leader of the recon team during this mission, it is because Kaye, our recon specialist is still at UCE so you'll be the substitute, I hope you'll give spectacular results over this mission Estre" she added
"Yes, I understood, it is nice to meet you two," I said and Mr. Danes nodded with a smile, and Mrs. Heard nodded while still looking at her tablet.
"Well, now we are done with the introduction, let's go with the main topic for the day" Rose started the meeting. "We will kidnap somebody" and she starts to explain the details of the mission and the plan.
Well, it is my first mission under this team and the hurdle is already high. I am leading the recon team and the mission is very dangerous. Well, the word 'kidnap' might cause misunderstanding so I'll correct that word for your sakes guys. We are about to save some people with potential cyberbrains, and you know what's worse? We have to save a total of 10 or more people which is a very dangerous rescue operation.