Chapter 19: Sir, I Want To Raise Pigs

Training continued over the next few days. Everyone buckled down just as Daniel had asked. Even so, compared to the fire they had at their best, they fell far short. It wasn't for lack of wanting that old spark back; they just couldn't claw their way there. Back then, Adriel had been like a mad dog, chasing Daniel and dragging the whole squad forward. Now that Adriel had turned into a shameless suck-up, the others naturally lost that drive and bite. Their results were bound to slip. Pablo stood...