The Protector

The rest of the Black family looked at Russell admiringly. “Did you specially prepare this Russell? I thought you said you couldn’t invite anyone from the warzone!”

“Yeah, Russell must have lied to us to give us a big surprise!”

Russell’s parents gave him an approving look.

Robert and Meredith were all the more surprised to hear that they were military officers from the Iron Brigade.

Their eyes crinkled into a smile.

“Not bad, Russell! I didn’t expect so many surprises today! You’re Grandma’s greatest pride and joy!”

Under such circumstances, Russell had to claim credit, even if he didn’t want to.

If not, he was afraid that Meredith would be disappointed.

“Yes, that’s right,” said Russell, bracing himself. “I’ve specially prepared this segment for you, Grandma. Just to give you and Grandpa a surprise!”

Perry, who was sitting beside Russell, was flabbergasted.

Didn’t Captain Steele come because of the God of War?

has it got to do

Did you really

try

a straight

them at the doors, with the latter smiling, “I knew it!

were

that, Caitlyn and Aaron

old woman’s favor, but her attention has

at Levi

cigarettes and

military officers from the Iron Brigade

Meredith, Russell clenched his

to work hard and turn

Captain Steele and the others had

forward, wishing, “Captain Alfie Steele of the Dragon Legion of the Iron Brigade

Alfie, stepped forward. “The captain of the South Warzone, Mortimer Lambert, wishes

wishes one after another, Meredith

others with