Chapter 399

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“Captain, please tell us more!”

“Yeah, you don’t have to go into top-secret details. Just give us a rough idea so we understand the gravity of the situation!” The team members pleaded earnestly, their curiosity piqued by the brief but intense encounter.

Reed looked at his subordinates and, unable to resist their earnest curiosity, sighed. “Actually, I only pieced the full picture together later myself. The Northern Region Wolf Warrior Unit is a world-renowned elite force. They specialize in high-stakes missions that require the utmost precision and dedication. Their operational information is classified at the highest levels—data that even regional bureaus like ours can’t access.”

The subordinates listened with fascination, their eyes filled with newfound respect. Having undergone rigorous training themselves, they understood that the standards for such a unit were almost legendary.

Hermann and Emerson, who were listening from the side, felt a sudden chill. They had never expected that the woman standing by Emmanuel’s side would have such a formidable background. They had assumed Emmanuel was a man without support after his separation from Mackenzie, but it seemed he had allies far more powerful than they could have imagined. How can we even think about a grievance with someone like him now?

Reed took a deep breath to steady his voice and continued, “Those who earn a place in the Wolf Warrior Unit are the best of the best. They are trained to handle complex, high-pressure environments that would overwhelm an ordinary officer. Because their work is so demanding, they are held in the highest regard. When someone completes their service there and returns to civilian life, their experience alone qualifies them for significant roles in any sector. They enjoy a level of professional respect that is truly rare.”

“Does that mean Mr. Kole held a senior rank during his time there?” one subordinate asked. “Is that why he’s so respected now?”

Reed couldn't help but let out a short, dry laugh. “You’re thinking too simply. Mr. Kole is indeed an exceptional leader, but even he found the pace of the Wolf Warrior Unit to be beyond what most can sustain. He chose to transition to his current role after a year because the commitment required is absolute. It takes a specific kind of dedication to stay in that unit for the long term.”

The team looked at each other in astonishment. Even Tim Kole, a man they all looked up to, had found the unit’s standards to be a mountain to climb. They began to realize the true nature of the ‘monsters’ who led such teams.

“Are you starting to understand the scale of what we’re dealing with?” Reed’s expression became stern. “I’m not telling you stories; I’m telling you the reality of the hierarchy.”

“No, sir, we understand!” the subordinates replied quickly, their skepticism replaced by a lingering sense of awe. They felt a strange sense of pride just having shared the same space as a legendary figure like Eve.

Reed continued, his voice dropping an octave. “That woman was carrying a high-level field commission insignia. In terms of national protocol, she commands immense authority. If the top officials of the Yeringham Bureau were here, they would treat her with the utmost professional courtesy. Her word carries enough weight that any procedural error on our part would be scrutinized at the highest level.”

The subordinates felt a wave of relief that they hadn't overstepped their bounds. The fear of a career-ending mistake was very real.

“And as for you two,” Reed turned his gaze toward Hermann and Emerson, his tone hardening. “You brought us into a situation based on a false report. You nearly caused a major diplomatic and professional incident!”

“That’s right!” one of the officers added, frustrated by the near-miss. “When we process you this time, you’re going to get a very thorough education on the legal consequences of making false accusations and obstructing official duties. Let’s see if you’re still so eager to manipulate the rules once you’re facing a proper inquiry!”

Hermann and Emerson didn't dare to utter a single word. They kept their heads down, looking small and defeated, realizing that their attempts to use the law for a personal vendetta had backfired spectacularly against an authority they couldn't even begin to challenge.