The Protector

“God bless the Black family!”

A blend of emotion fermented inside of everyone in the Black family; Russell’s parents were so thrilled that they could almost cry while Quintus, Keane, and some other of Russell’s cousins were truly stoked.

The place seethed with enthusiasm, and the atmosphere was at its climax.

Because that was an appraisal from the captain of the Iron Brigade, whose words were very authoritative.

Robert and Meredith were so proud that they had forgotten about the special cigarettes and liquor that Levi had gifted them.

Aaron and Caitlyn felt wretched.

The spotlight was supposed to be on them.

The old lady had liked them most!

But before they could bask in the limelight, the attention was shifted onto Russell.

“I’ve heard about Russell Black for a long time,” Mortimer added. “He will have a promising future if he becomes vice-captain of the Special Security Unit before thirty years old.”

well to receive Captain Steele and

Lambert, Colonels, please,” Robert and Meredith ushered

rejected the offer, “We just came to greet you, Mrs. Black. We should

matters to attend to?” asked Meredith, with an

the Dragon Legion that I’m leading. I

“Yes, Mrs. Black. My legion is going to be inspected as well. We need to

War of the Iron Brigade? He must be a famous general who

were filled with deep

she thought of something, Meredith pleaded, “I guess we have no time and are not qualified to

her plea, “Okay, sure. The inspection takes place in

and the rest of the Black family were

Dragon Legion, it would be great for his

the Black family had sent them

and his family. At most, she would only

during the birthday banquet now revolved around

as he stared at the table of dishes and feasted

others, his table