Chapter 170
The team members were at a loss for how to respond when Marina Bailey’s gaze swept them.
There seemed to be no rule stating that women could not be captains.
However, everyone seemed to believe that women were much weaker in physical fitness than men.
So, in such a profession, female captains were rare to come by.
But that did not mean they did not exist.
“Whether you’re disappointed or dissatisfied, the fact remains that I am the first captain of Team 793, and your emotions won’t change that,” Marina stated calmly, emphasizing each word.
“Of course, if you’re unwilling to fight alongside me, you can leave anytime. I won’t force you,” Marina continued, her voice exceptionally calm.
Upon hearing her words, a hint of hesitation appeared on the faces of the two team members.
The rumors about the first captain of Team 793 were quite legendary.
Indeed, they initially could not accept that such a legendary figure could be a woman.
Moreover, she seemed to be slightly younger than them.
“I have no objections. We can depart at any time!” Ryan, seemingly unaffected, maintained his resolute and powerful demeanor.
“Good. And what about the two of you?” Marina turned her gaze to the other two individuals.
“We… also have no objections.” Despite their doubts about Marina’s identity, this was an opportunity for the mission that they had fought hard to earn.
Furthermore, there were two other members from the first squad of Team 793.
Fighting alongside them was a long–awaited honor.
“Very well, now that none of you have any objections, there is one thing I need to make clear before the mission,” Marina stated.
“That means in my squad, my commands must be followed as the guiding principle,” Marina stated firmly.
“No protests, no questioning, just obedience. Do you understand?!” Marina’s voice was cold.
She appeared to be nothing more than a young girl in her twenties.
Yet, for some reason, whenever she stood there, she exuded an intimidating aura that made people hesitant to question her..
This woman… seemed to be more than what they had initially assumed.
“We understand!” Ryan responded promptly.
In a squad, there only needed to be one commanding officer.
This person was the entire team’s soul and brain, while the others simply needed to obey.
This way, the efficiency would be higher, and the chances of errors would be reduced..
The other two individuals naturally had no objections once Ryan had agreed.
They all echoed their agreement.
After all, Ryan was seen as an exemplary figure by them.
09:04 Mon, 3 Jul
Chapter 170
“Good, now that you all understand my rules, let’s discuss the mission,” Marina led the new team members straight to the war room.
There, she explained the mission to them in detail.
“The objective of this mission is to do everything in our power to bring the professor back to the country safely.”
“Understood!” Although some of these individuals still doubted Marina, they responded obediently.
However, their mindset for executing the mission was extremely solemn, especially for such a crucial task.
Everyone had a serious expression on their faces.
“Do you have any further questions?” Marina glanced at the people present.
“No!” they all replied in unison.
“Good” Marina nodded, then turned her gaze to Brendon standing nearby. “Bring it over.”
Brendon immediately brought over a large box and opened it before everyone.
Inside, there were various peculiar weapons neatly arranged.
“These are new weapons that I have been researching. There are instruction manuals next to them. You can choose some backups according to your preferences. They might save your lives in critical moments,” Marina explained.
Curiosity gleamed in the eyes of the onlookers.
After all, they had been enjoying the best treatment at the army headquarters but had never seen such peculiar things before.
They crowded around the box, eager to examine the contents.
Ryan picked up the knife that Marina had mentioned, a blade that could slice through iron like mud.
“Next to it, there is a vial of potion. It’s a venomous poison that can cause instant death. If you’re skilled in close combat, you can use it as a complement,” Marina noticed his choice and offered a reminder.
Ryan nodded and swung the knife, aiming at the nearby table..
The instruction manual mentioned that the knife could cut through iron like mud.
Ryan tried to exert a bit less force, but even so, he almost lost control due to his own momentum..
Using the knife to chop the table felt like slicing through tofu, unable to withstand his immense strength.
Ryan widened his pupils, filled with surprise.
“Ryan, you don’t need to use that much force,” one of the team members who had been chosen alongside him chuckled upon witnessing his action,
“I didn’t use much force,” Ryan replied, his lips curling into a smile.
The two team members exchanged amused glances, clearly not taking Ryan’s words seriously.
They considered it as him trying to save face after his momentary embarrassment.
“If you don’t believe me, you can try it yourself,” Ryan did not bother explaining further to his teammates.
Instead, he handed the knife to one of them.
“Let’s give it a try then!” The teammate played around with the knife and casually swung it at a nearby chair.
The chair, under the watchful gazes of everyone, split into two.
“I only used a little bit of force!” The teammate quickly spoke up.
“What material is this knife made of?” Ryan Roberts turned his gaze to Marina.
If this weapon could be mass–produced, it would elevate their army headquarters‘ combat capability to a new level.
“It’s made from a rare material I stumbled upon by chance. There’s only this one in the world,” Marina explained.
Upon hearing this, a tinge of regret appeared on Ryan’s face.
It seemed that mass production was not possible.
“Move quickly. We’re leaving tonight. We don’t have much time to waste here,” Marina directed her gaze towards the other individuals present.
Having witnessed the power of Marina’s weapons, they quickly began selecting their own choices.
On the other hand, Brendon had already made his selection early on.
He chose a specially modified revolver by Marina.
The bullets inside had different effects, including tranquilizers, electric shocks, and lethal rounds.
Once everyone had picked their desired weapons, they secretly made their way to the departure base, where a helicopter had been prepared specifically
for them.
The person in charge of Team 793 personally came to see them off.
“We’ll be waiting for your triumphant return at Team 793!” the person stated emphatically.
“We promise to complete the mission!” the group of individuals stood in a row, offering a standard military salute to the person in charge.
