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.”

to receive Captain Steele and Captain

Colonels, please,” Robert and Meredith ushered them

greet you, Mrs. Black.

to attend to?” asked Meredith, with an air of

to inspect the Dragon Legion that I’m leading. I need

to be inspected as well. We

Iron Brigade? He must be a famous general who

and Meredith were filled

something, Meredith pleaded, “I guess we have no time and are not qualified to attend such inspections. Could you allow my grandson, Russell to

hesitating, Alfie agreed to her plea, “Okay, sure. The inspection takes place in a few hours. Russell,

rest of the Black family were all

the Dragon Legion, it would be

had sent them

obviously indifferent to Aaron and his family. At most, she would only say a word or two to

during the birthday banquet now

at the

others, his