210 - Messenger

The martyrs, Travis and Allen, saw their short but meaningful lives passed in a flash before them as they walked up to Maximillian's office.

Behind them, the cowards Stefan and Mia kept murmuring encouragement words to steel their comrades' resolution.

"Be brave and stick to the goal of the mission!" Stefan whispered.

"God bless you!" Mia whispered.

"A good plan is half the battle!" Stefan added.

"May your soul rest in peace!" Mia added.

The other three shot Mia a dirty look. Before they could say anything to chastise Mia, Maximillian already noticed their presence.

The glass door slid to the side and Maximillian stood before them with a quizzical look on his face.

"What are you four doing out here, huddling together like you don't have anything better to do at work?"

Stefan gave Allen and Travis one parting pat on the shoulder each before he saluted his superior and said, "Yessir, I shall return to my post at once."