Military reserve, a term used by the current era of people in which those in the military are not on active duty. Instead, they are like a personal army under a commander.
Hence, military reserves are usually frowned upon by others, especially those that knew the truth about these military reserves.
They aren’t the fearless and respectful military such as the Flameheart Vanguard, who are serving the citizens wholeheartedly.
As Shi Tian drove the Iron Sentinel closer to the entrance, the military reserve held a hostile look over them.
“Halt, this area is now under lockdown.” One of the military people stood forward and said. He even went as far as raising his hand as if he was the boss of this area.
Turning her head to him, Mary asked, “What do you have to say for this, Nathan?”
She had no emotion or expression on her face. It was clear that she just wanted to listen to Shi Tian’s opinion on this kind of hostility.
“Mary, what kind of place did you say the safehold was?”
“A neutral zone.”
“If it’s a neutral zone, then who the fuck are these military people think they are?” Shi Tian chuckled softly.
“Haha, I’m really liking you more and more now.” Mary clapped her hands and laughed. Her response was like a seal of approval for his upcoming action.
Meanwhile, the military person who heard no response from them was confused.
Thus, he walked forward a bit more and commanded, “Please step out of the vehicle so we can inspect you.”
However, that was his biggest mistake, because Shi Tian stepped on the accelerator pedal, driving right at the military person.
“Shit!”
That was the last word that Shi Tian managed to hear as he drove right into the safehold.
Seeing this, the other military people were alarmed and raised their guns, seemingly ready to shoot at them.
Alas, Mary had long notified Gerald beforehand, so Gerald was standing at a high ground with his subordinates.
“If you dare to fire a single bullet, then prepare for a rainfall of bullets.” Gerald snorted coldly.
“How dare you attack the military! Do you know what’s the consequence of going against us?” A person that seemed to be the one in charge here stepped forward and shouted. Rage filled his eyes as he had just witnessed his soldier being rammed through by a vehicle.
“Then who do you think you are to go against us here?” Gerald sneered coldly, flashing a ferocious look.
“I am the commander of Raven Vanguard. This is an aggression directed at the military as a whole, and I, Scott F. George, will not tolerate this.” The person, identified as Commander Scott, introduced himself and said coldly.
Scott believed that throwing the weight of his name and position in the military would prompt Gerald to understand the situation.
It was just a shame that Scott had overly estimated the influence and authority they had in the safehold.
The safehold might have a set of rules that prohibited fighting, but at the same time, it could also be considered a no man’s land. After all, military people, especially reserves like them, are not fond of here and were in fact despised by everyone.
“Just because no one had said or done anything to you military people for blocking the safehold entrance, doesn’t mean you are allowed to do as you please. What you are doing is already going above your authority. And if this is spread to Gearits City, then I bet your other comrades would be pleased to watch your downfall.” Gerald snorted coldly.
If he was to be afraid of such a verbal threat, then Gerald would have killed himself on the spot.
Cowardness does not run through his blood and he only knew how to advance forward against people like Scott.
“You-” Scott pointed his finger in agitation, clearly in disbelief by the outright disrespectful attitude of Gerald.
“If you think military reserve could be used like that, then go ahead and attempt to open fire.” Gerald made one last jab before going back inside, treating Scott as if he was thin air.
With Gerald leaving the scene alongside his subordinates, plus the fact that Shi Tian and Mary had long driven away, Scott was left alone on the spot, completely ridiculed.
“Commander Scott… Do we go after them?” One of the soldiers asked nervously.
However, it was a dumb action of the soldier, given that Scott decided to vent his anger on the soldier.
Scott slapped the soldier extremely hard, almost to the point of his gas mask being flung away in the process.
“Chase after them?” Scott raised an eyebrow and snorted coldly. “If you’re not afraid of death, then go right in and see what those people would do! This isn’t Gearits City or any other places, but the safehold of the Outer Layer.”
“S-Sorry Commander Scott. I have misspoken.” The soldier that got slapped didn’t dare to voice an ounce of complaint as he went on his knees and pleaded.
Seeing his soldier going on his knees, Scott was frustrated and understood there was no point in blaming him.
“Go and heal the injured soldier,” Scott waved his hand and commanded.
Afterward, he walked somewhere quiet and kicked the air in frustration.
“Fuck, why was I even assigned here to this damn post.” Scott cursed loudly.
Just a few hours ago, while he was patrolling close to Gearits City’s fortifications. The higher-ups sent him an encrypted command, telling him to come here immediately and commence a lockdown.
And of course, Scott was in utter shock and wondered if the higher-ups had gone senile. The safehold in the wilderness was always considered a neutral zone and not something a military could occupy or demand authority from.
In fact, if his competitors in the military heard of this news, then his position and future would be jeopardized.
‘I have trained with blood and sweat to get to my position. Why do I have to be placed here because of some shitty explosion from a mechanic workshop?’ Scott exclaimed inwardly.
