Well-Deserved Break

"What in the world? Did they come here just to kill their own teammates?" Colonel Jones was deeply disturbed by the realization that their mission companions had turned against them, intending to eliminate them and escape.

"Take cover, everyone! I'll deal with them right now!" Augustus yelled, still processing the last words spoken by the Trixion member from the Shadow Troupe.

Colonel Jones instantly recalled that the enemies had initiated the self-destruction mode. He quickly crouched down, joining Augustus, while some hesitated before realizing there was no escape from the impending self-destruction. They chose to trust Augustus.

The lives of the talented cultivators from the genius batches, the sergeants, and all the soldiers fighting alongside the four-horned Trixion now rested in Augustus's hands.