Final Stand (2)

Driving into a vast space filled with thousands of soldiers—exo soldiers, mech pilots, machine controllers, and shock troopers—who were the majority.

Bam!

Christopher slammed the door shut after he hoped down. "Mr. Christopher, it's good to meet the smiling cowboy in person. Who's this?" A military officer clad in his outfit with several epaulets on his shoulder shook Christopher's hand.

His brows rose when Derek came down. Although Derek leaned against the truck, his striking features and deep aura caught the officer's attention.

"He's here to protect me." Christopher's response stunned the officer.

"Now take me to the Commanding General. I'll be back, kid." Christopher said, then followed an officer who kept glancing at Derek.

Gazing around, all Derek could hear was machinery and soldiers, fully armed to the teeth, marching forward while being followed by armored trucks with heavy guns mounted on top.