Chapter 36: Taking Over the Compound_2

The room exploded with murmurs, some soldiers leaned forward with their eyes wide from disbelief, while others whispered furiously among themselves.

Because even the fresh recruits had heard whispers about the Phoenix Unit—a shadow force that operated in the dark, feared by corrupt officials and criminals alike, stories of their covert missions were told like legends in the barracks, but no one ever expected to meet them face-to-face.

Some felt better when they learned the truth because they thought, "Maybe they really did come to help." But some people, especially those who were more realistic, stayed wary.

One veteran soldier stood abruptly with anger on his face. "You're just like the governor!" he shouted while pointing an accusing finger at Amira. "You say you're here to help, but all I see is you taking control of this military compound for your operations, so how are you any different?"