War Machine

Thirty minutes later, the vehicle came to a halt at a military camp nestled among the mountains. The guards at the gate recognised the vehicle and granted them passage. Finally, the SUV pulled up outside a magnificent courtyard. Elias opened the door and leapt out. Escorted by two soldiers, Elias arrived at General Hershel’s office. The door was ajar. Still, Elias knocked and waited to be granted entry. Hershel’s eyes shifted from the document in his hand to Elias at the door. His stern countenance softened. ‘Come in.’ Elias entered, removed his hat and saluted Hershel. ‘General McCullough, Lieutenant Colonel Elias Westwood reporting for duty. Operation Shadowstrike was completed and all high-ranking members of the drug cartel were eliminated.’ ‘Very good.’ Hershel nodded, rising from his chair with hands clasped behind his back. ‘I read the report.’ He approached Elias. ‘You did well. The mission was an unqualified success.’ ‘I just did what I was supposed to do, General,’ Elias said.