The Pirate Operation: Part 3

"Split up. Secure the hostages and retreat to the shore. Create a foothold and prepare for our departure." The soldiers saluted before running off as Marcus led his men up the steps of the fort, not noticing the white rope that ran along them.

Wiping his face he couldn't help but feel nervous inside. He sheathed his sword and pulled out a smaller weapon, his men quickly doing the same. "Men," Marcus said happily to his soldiers before turning his head and flashing a smile. "I'll make sure every man who entered this building is rewarded fairly, by the Emporer himself. So make sure not to die."

His words got small laughs from the others, but he could see the new burning desire in their eyes. It was what they needed. They had all been quiet, more than they usually would be. He expected it from the Unyielding. They were more puppets than anything, but his men should have been able to make light-hearted jokes even in the worst of situations.