The morning air was crisp as Ethan stood by the armored SUV parked in the private hangar of the Royal headquarters. Jason, Cassandra, Sarah, and Lena stood before him, the weight of his departure evident on their faces.
"I'm leaving the city and the operations in your hands. Everything is set. Just keep the momentum going," Ethan said.
Jason stepped forward, glancing at the empty passenger seats of the vehicle.
"Boss, at least take a squad of the Vanguard with you. Ryan and his men are itching for a real assignment, and having eyes on your back wouldn't hurt. They could be useful for the grunt work," Jason said.
Ethan offered a faint, confident smile as he adjusted his gloves.
"If I encounter an enemy that I can't handle, a squad of soldiers won't change the outcome. They would only be targets. My path is one I have to walk alone for now," Ethan said.
