Chapter 116: Commander Zenith
VOOOM!
Christopher’s spine straightened as ten crimson armored vehicles screeched to a halt before him, their imposing presence shattering the evening’s quiet.
"What happened here?"
A woman emerged from the lead vehicle, her appearance striking. In her late twenties, she possessed long, flowing blue hair that contrasted sharply with her intense black eyes. Her black Tamer Enterprise uniform was crisp and authoritative, with a white badge gleaming on her right chest.
’Hmm... A master level tamer,’ Christopher noted internally, his senses attuned to the subtle aura of power she exuded.
"Answer my question?" Her voice cut through the air, sharp and demanding. Her gaze flickered from Christopher to the centipede beside him, then snapped back to meet his.
"Shouldn’t you introduce yourself before yelling?" Christopher countered, his tone even, a hint of amusement playing on his lips.
The reaction was immediate and predictable. The ten soldiers flanking the blue-haired woman swiftly raised their weapons, the cold steel of their firearms glinting under the dim light as they aimed at Christopher.
"Hold your ground." the woman commanded, her voice firm.
A moment of tense silence hung in the air as the soldiers exchanged uneasy glances before slowly lowering their weapons.
Her piercing gaze locked onto Christopher’s: