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Ch 5: 30th Suicide Squad

Three days later, Emrys stood with Jerek by the military jet. The jet was large and sleek, painted in dark colors, and had the symbol of the Broken Star Alliance on its side. This was the military jet that would take them to the Sixth Line of Defense.

"Ready?" Jerek looked at Emrys and asked.

Emrys nodded, though he was feeling nervous inside. This was the first time he would leave the protected area, the City of Xiye, and go to the Sixth Layer of Defense. He was about to meet the rest of the 30th Suicide Squad, the team he would work with from now on.

The jet lifted off smoothly and started flying high above the cities, forests, and hills. Emrys looked out the window, watching as the world below passed by quickly. He had never been on a military jet before, and the experience was exciting but also a little overwhelming. He didn’t say much during the flight. He was just lost in his thoughts about the mission ahead.

After some time, the jet began to descend, and soon it landed in a wide area filled with military vehicles, soldiers, and equipment. This was the Sixth Line of Defense. Emrys could see tall buildings, watchtowers, and soldiers everywhere. They were all preparing for battles that may occur at any time.

Jerek led Emrys off the jet and through the busy area. They passed many soldiers who were training or loading supplies onto vehicles. After a short walk, they arrived at a large building. The building had a sign that read "Squad Operations Center." This was where the 30th Suicide Squad would prepare for their missions.

"This way," Jerek said, leading Emrys inside.

The building was simple but well-organized. Inside, they walked down a few hallways until they reached a room. Jerek opened the door and inside were three other people. All of them were sitting around a table.

As they entered, everyone turned to them.

"So, this is the newbie? He looks younger than I thought."

One of them said with a grin. He was a tall man with short black hair and a strong build.

Jerek smiled and stepped forward.

"Everyone, this is Emrys Starfall, our new recruit.”

Emrys felt a bit shy but stepped forward. Jerek began introducing everyone. "Emrys, meet your team. This is Korin, our powerhouse. In our team, he is the strongest, even stronger than me."

His words attracted Emrys. He couldn't help but want to ask why Jerek was the team leader if Korin was the strongest. But he didn't ask and kept his curiosity deep in his heart, believing that he'd get to know everything with time.

Korin stood up and nodded at Emrys. "I'm a Fifth Star Esper. My ability is Geokinesis. I can control earth, rocks, and minerals."

Emrys was shocked, not expecting to get a Fifth Star Esper as his teammate right from the start. He could not believe someone like Korin was in the same squad as him.

Next, Jerek pointed to a woman with long red hair. She looked calm but had a sharp gaze. "This is Lira. She is a Fourth Star Esper."

Lira nodded at Emrys, and said, "I’m the one who handles ranged attacks and traps in our team. My specialty is my eyes. They can shoot destructive rays."

Finally, Jerek pointed to the last person. He was a younger man with glasses. He looked a bit serious but gave Emrys a small smile.

"And this is Rian, our tech expert. He is a Third Star Esper. His Esper ability is also related to techs."

Emrys felt a bit out of place. All these people were stronger than him, and they all had useful abilities. He was not sure how he would fit in, but Jerek seemed confident in him.

"And you already know me," Jerek said with a smile. "I'm the squad leader, a Fourth Star Esper."

Emrys nodded nervously. He felt a bit embarrassed, but still introduced himself to everyone, saying, "I… I'm Emrys. I'm just a One Star Esper. As for my ability, it is Echo Sense. I can sense even the slightest of vibration in the air or the ground, and can sense traps and enemies from afar."

Korin and the others looked at each other, and then they chuckled before speaking, "Leader, it seems you've brought a perfect guy this time. He can indeed help us a lot in our mission."

Jerek smiled and calmly nodded.

Lira looked at Emrys said said, "A One Star Esper, huh? Don't worry, kid. We all were at your level years ago. You'll get stronger."

Lira nodded. “Jerek wouldn’t have brought you here if you didn’t have something useful to offer.”

Rian added, "Yeah, everyone's ability matters in this squad. We are not all about power. We are about using what we have to survive. And this time, our survival largely depends on you. Do your best."

Jerek patted Emrys on the back. "Exactly. Emrys’s 'Echo Sense' will be very important in our next mission. We are counting on him to help us detect traps and enemies that our devices can't. Not to mention, our devices will be useless once we enter our enemy's territories."

Emrys felt a bit more confident after hearing that. He wasn't as strong as the others, but maybe he could still contribute in his own way.

Everyone's words gave him strength and made him feel more comfortable. It seems he was truly not going to be a useless guy this time. He can help his team a lot, and this made him happy.

"So, let's all get along and prepare for our mission," Jerek said with a smile. "We leave in the morning. Rest up and be ready."

The group nodded, and Emrys took a deep breath. The 30th Suicide Squad was his team now, and he would do his best to help his team.

Returning to the room he was assigned to for the night, Emrys took a shower and went out to grab something to eat before coming back to rest.

Who knows when he'll get a chance to rest like this again after tomorrow?

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