New mission part 2

We got ready and headed to the meeting room. The room wasn't big, and it felt cramped with so many people inside. There were a lot of faces I didn't recognize, new recruits or people from other divisions, maybe...

We found seats near the back. Sophia joined us, sitting beside Andrew. She gave us both a quick nod, looking calm and focused as usual.

My attention shifted to the front, where 15 people sat in a line. These were clearly the leaders of the camp. Among them was Yuri, who spotted us and gave a small wave with a smile. I think this is typical Yuri calm in the middle of the storm.

The room went quiet as one of the leaders stood up and stepped forward. He had a commanding presence, his bald head and a short beard added to his sharp features, and his eyes are green. His deep voice echoed through the hall.

"My name is Daniel, and I am the supreme leader here, and I will be direct." He placed a wooden box on the table with a serious face. "Inside this box is the head of one of our spies, someone who gave his life to deliver us an important information."

The room fell silent. Daniel pulled out a map so everyone can understand what's happening, we are located in the Devotion lands, in the northwest of what was once called Asia. We occupy a strategic location, surrounded by enemy forces and other camps, making us a target from all directions.

Our camp is positioned in the southwest, carefully placed for both defence and covert operations. But now, my focus was on what Daniel just said. Spy head? That was brutal.

Daniel's voice brought my focus back to the front.

"The Drayton Empire," he said, pointing to their territory on the map. "Our intelligence suggests that their princess is planning a meeting with the Ingocia Empire. If this is true, it could shift the power in these lands. We've received a word from our spy, though at the cost of his life, that the convoy will be moving soon, and to be prepared if this is a trap I will not send an army there"

He paused, his eyes scanning the room.

"This is where you come in, the Special Forces. I need a team of four to lead a small group of additional soldiers. Your mission is to intercept the convoy and bring the princess back alive. She should not be harmed under any circumstances. If we succeed, we'll have the ability to negotiate the release of our prisoners held by the Drayton Empire."

The weight of his words settled over the room like a heavy blanket.

Yuri stepped forward, his calm voice cutting through the tension. "You've trained for times like this. This mission isn't just about strategy and skills now, it's about shaping the future. If you choose to volunteer, you need to understand the risks."

Andrew leaned toward me.

"This seems like a big deal Roy. What do you want us to do?"

I stared at the map and the box on the table in front of me, a cold determination settling in my mind. This wasn't just a normal mission. This was, a deadly one, and it was about to change everything.

I nodded to Andrew and Sophia, keeping my tone steady and calm. "Let's be the team that takes this mission. It's our chance to move forward."