Reason Why You're Alive

"Your mission is to extract the mayor and his constituents— their families and anyone that they want to bring. Do you understand?" said an old balding man facing a small team of soldiers.

The old man has a fit physique and looked like a sheep, but don't be fooled by his appearance. Behind his calm demeanor, a sense of tyranny and dictatorship flow through his veins. He ruled his people with an iron fist that would never give mercy to those who failed.

Bathing on his gaze, some of the young soldiers couldn't help but gulp. They were standing in front of a retired general that could still give an aura of calm despite being in the storm.

"Rodriguez, you're the squad leader for this operation. You have a week to complete your mission. Move out!" said the old man.

"Yes, sir!"