The Deadly Assassin Robin (Tristan Storm) novel Chapter 979

Chapter 979 Might Not Live Up to the Noble Armor I Wear
Watching the teams try to take advantage of the situation and flee in disgrace, the members of Dragon Soul Special Forces couldn't help but laugh.

Even the usually serious Gavin let out a quiet chuckle.

A long-lost smile appeared on his face, once cold and stern for 20 years.

He exhaled deeply, and the biting cold of Area Three seemed to crystallize his frustration and helplessness that had been building up for two decades.

It condensed into a misty, swirling column of vapor, a symbol of the bitterness leaving his chest. In an instant, a refreshing, cleansing energy swept through him.

This was truly a soul-refreshing relief!

A man, a true warrior, should stand tall, unyielding to shame and not afraid of death.

A soldier carries his weapon, always ready to charge, eager for battle, never content to rest.

As a human, how can one cower and live in fear?

When donning armor, how can one forget their mission?

How can our people, as a whole, prioritize profit over the honor of our nation?

We, the warriors, lay aside the concerns of personal glory or loss and stand united, a sharp blade of cold light.

What room is there for the petty to step forward, hoping to take advantage?

Looking up at the towering trees reaching for the sky, a single beam of light broke through Gavin's somber eyes.

In that moment, his smile was one of genuine joy.

This is a cause for celebration!

At an age of certainty, he had witnessed once more the radiant honor that belonged to soldiers.

He thought back to his younger days, full of heroic ambition and youthful vigor.

The moment he donned his armor, his commanding officer had asked: "Gavin, what is the duty of a warrior?"

Gavin had answered loudly, "To ensure the peace of our nation, to fight as long as we live!"

The officer had asked, "Are you afraid of death?"

To which Gavin had responded, "Sir, I fear neither hardship nor death, only that I might not live up to the noble armor I wear!"

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Time passed quickly, and 20 years seemed to fly by in the blink of an eye. The fleeting youth gradually faded into the past.

Yet, on countless dark nights, he still found himself asking—was the passionate spirit of his younger self still within him?

Now, Gavin had his answer.

The warrior's soul still burned within him!

"Dragon Soul Special Forces, listen up! Gather all energy supplies from Wild Wolf and Sakuranian Special Forces. We will take a three-minute break here!"

Gavin looked at the faces of his young soldiers, their passion shining through. It felt as though his lost youth had returned to him.

"Eat, drink, and get ready. We'll head for Area Four next!"

"Yes, sir!" the entire Dragon Soul Special Forces responded in unison.

"Bill, step forward! We leave immediately. Report back with a full survey of Area Four's terrain!"

"Understood. I'll complete the mission!" Bill grabbed enough supplies and quickly disappeared into the dense jungle.