Chapter 109 - Joining the Army

Relieved but somewhat concerned, the commander turned to face Ella, “Comrade, who are these people?” Luan Katherine stepped forward and answered, “Her people, the rogues” “Rogues?” he asked and Ella nodded. “That means you've had your transformation?” he asked and she nodded, a small smile flashing across her face. “Yes commander, I did” she said, The commander simply stared at her for a minute, his expression opaque. He straightened himself and stood at attention while a smile gradually appeared on his face. “Well done, Ella,"he said with a proud tone in his voice. Raising his hand in salute, he held it briefly before dropping it. “You've made us all very proud” “Thank you commander” she replied. At his comments, Ella felt a warmth course through her chest, the weight of the previous night's events starting to fade, she did it, she saved her people. Turning to face the soldiers, the commander's countenance returned to seriousness. “These people are no longer our enemi