Cody immediately assumed a defensive stance as the team leader. His eyes swept the tall grass while he kept his attention on the rustling sounds around them.
Whatever was hiding out there had a Magic signature, and he had no idea what it could do or how dangerous it might be.
If something attacked, he would do everything in his power to protect his teammates. Captain Adrien entrusted him with this mission because he believed Cody could handle the responsibility, and Cody had no intention of letting him down.
More importantly, he refused to let any of his men get hurt because he failed to make the right decision.
The other three soldiers remained alert, but their tense expressions revealed the worry they struggled to conceal.
