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    Aldrich had no desire to share in their sadness. He followed Harlee’s order and quickly announced the list of those eliminated without any dy.


    “Casey Ramos, Taylor Astley…”


    He methodically announced the names of more than a dozen recruits. After confirming that only ten remained, he nced at Thiago and Alina at the back of the group and nonchntly said, “Alina will stay. She has a stronger strategic mind than you, Thiago.”


    Aldrich offered this exnation as a courtesy to Thiago and Alina, both members of Twilight, not bothering to borate further for the others who had been dismissed.


    The recruits did not question their elimination. The ten who remained were indeed the most exceptional in all respects.


    “Take ten minutes to say your goodbyes. After that, those who are leaving must exit the rainforest,” Harlee instructed.


    Immediately following hermand, the sound of helicopters filled the air.


    “Understood!” the recruits responded. Energized by the sudden activity, they saluted Harlee and quickly organized their belongings, efficiently preparing to leave.


    In just three minutes, those who had been eliminated were ready to go, impressing even Aldrich with their promptness.


    Aldrich smiled. He had to give it to Harlee. She simply said one sentence, and the recruits immediately fell into line.


    Reflecting on the moment, Aldrich asked, “Harlee, is this top-secret mission particrly crucial?”


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    Harlee responded with a nonchnt look and closed her eyes, choosing not to answer verbally. Important? The significance of the mission was undeniable. It was not only about retrieving the remains of fallen heroes to honor their memory but also about asserting Mogluylia’s military prestige on an international stage.


    Twenty minutester, only ten recruits, Thiago, Alina, and Harlee remained.


    Addressing the remaining ten recruits, Harlee said softly yet firmly, “The mission is straightforward. In two weeks, we’ll head to Breeznd to recover the remains of our heroes lost in battle.”


    Upon hearing these words, all ten recruits showed expressions of pride and joy. It was an unmatched honor for them to wee the fallen heroes back to their homnd! However, in the next moment, their faces shifted, now showing a hint of bloodlust and hatred.


    “Breeznd has proposed what they call an ‘international friendlypetition’ before we retrieve the remains. It’s really an attempt to embarrass us, not a genuinepetition.”


    Harlee’s voice was cold as she calmly exined the rules of…


    She made a point to emphasize that Breeznd required Mogluylia soldiers topete at a disadvantage, facing Breeznd’s advanced military technology.


    Upon hearing Harlee’s words about the nature of the so-calledpetition, the remaining ten recruits were enraged.


    “What a nation of narrow-minded fools! Only they would make such a shameless request!”


    “We are not backing down! I could crush those clowns with one hand tied behind my back!”


    Everyone’s face burned with rage.


    Harlee’s eyes scanned the crowd before settling on Lionel. She narrowed her gaze and said casually, “This time, whether you are confident or not, you must win thispetition. Understand?”


    Their voices rang out in perfect unison.


    “Yes! We will fight with everything we’ve got to protect our nation’s honor!”


    Harlee nodded.


    “Good, that’s the spirit.”


    Aldrich stood off to the side, his eyes sharp and observant. He knew what the people of Breeznd were like, so when Harlee revealed the secret mission, he immediately understood why she had chosen to have the recruits face off against the seasoned members of Twilight.


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