Chapter 419

Captain Harrison glanced at Alistair, who let out a sigh and swallowed the words he was about to say. Aiden’s elite squad had carried out countless missions—how many of them had been without danger? How many hadn’t required them to risk their lives? Yet Alistair had never stopped them. He knew this was their purpose, their duty. But this mission was different. The danger was palpable; one misstep could mean death or taking the fall for someone else. How could Alistair be willing to let Aiden and his team take it on? Aiden turned his gaze to Captain Harrison, who met his eyes with a calm expression. In a steady but heavy voice, Captain Harrison said, “As Commissar Ford mentioned, this mission is exceptionally challenging—more so than any you’ve undertaken before. And the most critical point is…” Here, even Captain Harrison paused slightly, his voice tinged with difficulty, “The most critical point is that no matter what dangers you face during this mission, we may not be able to provide