Barry nodded. “Yes, that was my father.”

Adrian said, “Now that you’ve tooted your horn, don’t disappoint him. I have a task for you. Get ready and meet me outside.”

“Yes, sir!” Barry answered hastily.

Adrian then turned around and walked away. However, he suddenly stopped and said, “It would be best for you not to disappoint me as well.”

Upon saying that, Adrian left.

Barry inhaled a deep breath upon hearing Adrian’s remark. “Don’t worry, sir. I won’t disappoint you.”

***

Three minutes later, Barry was done preparing and arrived at the lobby of the Battle Warrior Tower. Adrian was sitting there and chatting with a beauty trained in the department.

Her name was Shay Joy and she was Lucas’ subordinate.

Shay was talented in devising strategies, usually staying behind in the command tent. She was not skilled in battle but was exceptional in coming up with victorious strategies. She had led the Bloody Tiger Squad that took out twenty thousand soldiers from the enemy country at its