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?

got to do

what’s going on? Did you really invite him?”

Captain Chapman. I gave it a try at the

a straight

greeted them at the doors, with the latter smiling, “I knew it! Russell is a

Meredith were brimming with

that, Caitlyn and

were supposed to have gained the old woman’s favor, but her attention has now

at Levi

the Iron Brigade’s special cigarettes and liquors is nothing

officers from the Iron Brigade is

Robert and Meredith,

work hard and turn all these into

Steele and the others had arrived at

Alfie Steele of the Dragon Legion of the Iron Brigade and his three adjutants wish you

forward. “The captain

offering their best wishes one after another, Meredith

the military themselves, they regarded Alfie and the others with