Chapter 74: Hailed As A Hero

Two hours later, the exercise wrapped up. Senior staff from both Red and Blue filed into the Directorate Office. When Mateo spotted Nelson coming toward him with a broad grin, his scalp tingled. He covered his face and spun around to leave. He'd had enough mockery back in the detention center. He didn't want to see anyone from the Red side, least of all Nelson, that old rascal with the infamous sharp tongue. "Well, well, well, if it isn't the Blue Army Commander, Mateo! What's the rush?" a singsong...