Book 4: Chapter 25
Blue Rose stood firmly at attention at the front of the assembly as the gong sounded, and the music of the imperial anthem began to play. It was the two-week deployment rotation, the general assembly that ushered in new recruits, sent new legionnaires to the Hell Worlds and brought the victorious one’s home. Although in this case, it was closer to nearly four weeks now.
When news had come that Max’s deployment had been delayed, it came as somewhat of a sign to Blue Rose, that the universe was giving her yet more time to prepare. And so, she had done just that. Utilizing the drawing Max had left her, she trained doubly hard to increase her spiritual endurance.
The first few days, looking at the horrific drawing had plagued her with vivid nightmares and flashbacks to when she’d nearly lost her mind in the desert during the final exam. And without Max’s help she certainly would have. But now his help was aiding her to build her own strength to combat the effects of the Demonic Qi exerted by the Bloodmoon.
With the extra time of being delayed, she retook her final exam and passed with ease.
Now she stood with pride at the head of the assembly, awaiting the return of Max’s deployment to start her own. Deep down she wondered if Max would still be able to keep his promise to her. To join her on her deployment.
She knew he had to get home though.
To see his future wife and start his family.
But in a way she wouldn’t even mind if he couldn’t join her.
Max had given her a gift in more ways than one.