You Still Have The Nerve To Ask Why?

When Thirteen woke up the next day, he went to the training grounds of his Battalion to check how they were faring.

The moment they saw him, all of them lined up and gave him a salute.

"At ease," Thirteen replied after returning the salute of his subordinates. "I came here to brief you on this month's itinerary. But before that, I've got an important announcement to make."

Thirteen paused to ensure that all his subordinates were paying close attention before he spoke.

"I made a bet with Renz Elrod, and the winner will assume the role of Supreme Commander in a special operation that would allow the Dvalinn Federation to reclaim the Northern Lands of the Rigel Continent."

The soldiers, including the spies whom the other Families had planted in the 69th Battalion, were surprised by their commander's announcement.

The spies were also raring to report this information back to their employers, knowing that this news would fetch them a big reward.