Erik followed Silent Scream as they approached the massive deposit in the eastern district.
The structure was an imposing, fortified complex, surrounded by high walls and guarded by an array of soldiers.
Armored vehicles patrolled the periter, their heavy cannons scanning the area for any signs of trouble.
Watchtowers dotted the walls, manned by snipers ready to engage any threats.
The entrance was a heavily reinforced gate, with a squad of elite soldiers standing vigilant. Erik took in the scene, his eyes appraising the defenses and looking for any weaknesses. Even if the rebels would not attack today, they, for sure, were going to do it in the future. Any information Erik could gather about the place would be a trendous help.
Silent Scream turned to Erik. Even though Erik couldn't see Silent Scream's face, he felt the weight of a silent assessnt.
"Have you ever gotten command over troops?"
Erik hesitated. "No, sir. I served in the regular army. I was the one getting the orders."
Silent Scream let out a humorless scoff. "Rember this, Savage Blood. The hardest part about commanding troops isn't the fighting. It's knowing when to throw expendable bodies at a problem and when to pull back. You learn to value your own pack, 'cause replacents are scarce out here. "
His gaze, though unseen, seed to pierce Erik, judging his resolve. "Now, show what the army taught you."
Erik nodded, falling into step beside his ntor as they made their way towards the northern flank.
As they reached their assigned position, Erik was calm since he knew the resistance would not attack.
As Sebastian, known to Silent Scream as Savage Blood, kept his gaze focused ahead, scanning the area for potential weak points in the defenses, Silent Scream turned to him with a commanding tone.
"Tell ," Silent Scream said, "What exactly were your duties within the army? What is it you think you are truly good at?"
"Shouldn't you know already, sir?"
"What I know is what the others said about you. I know nothing about what you think about yourself."
Erik thought about what to say. "Mostly guard duties, sir," he said crisply. "But sotis I found myself in the thick of it, especially when thaids attacked the gates. I never backed down from a fight."
Silent Scream nodded, his deanor softened slightly by Erik's respect. "So, you say that fighting is what you feel more confident about, right?"
"Yes, sir."
Erik hesitated for a mont, then posed a question of his own. "And what about you, sir? What do you believe you excel at?"
Silent Scream's gaze hardened, a hint of darkness lurking in his eyes. "The best thing I can do," he said with chilling calmness, "is to kill."
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