Chapter 76

As he returned to school, his friends noticed a change in him. He was quieter, more reflective, his mind often drifting to the team he had led and the missions they had completed together.

One day, a new message appeared on his screen: "Commander Harris, we have a new mission for you. Are you ready?"

Jake took a deep breath, his mind filled with the faces of Alpha, Beta, Gamma, and Delta. He knew he could never turn away from the responsibility he had been given.

"Yes," he said, his voice steady. "I'm ready."

Jake sat at his desk, the weight of his newfound responsibility heavy on his shoulders. The message from General Thompson had changed everything. He was no longer just a high school gamer; he was a commander whose decisions had real-world consequences.