Lord Protector novel (Zeke Williams) novel Chapter 1284

Samantha could not bring herself to believe Zeke’s words.

She cast a glance at Tyler and tried to ask for his opinion.

The old man merely smiled and nodded. “Don’t worry. You can listen to him.”

The villagers were more curious about Zeke’s identity now.

Who is this man? Why does he have Mr. Collins’ trust?

The army convoy’s grieving music could be heard approaching closer and closer.

The villagers were in an uproar upon seeing the army convoy band.

They had seen this band on the TV before.

The band would appear whenever there was an Eight Treasures Mountain funeral.

Only treasured officials had the honor of being buried at the Eight Treasures Mountain.

Having the band as a funeral march alone was a symbol of esteemed status and high honor.

Why would they be here today?

The band came to a stop in front of Samantha’s house.

The villagers’ glanced in the band’s direction.

However, they had the looks of dread and shock on their faces.

The army convoy stretched beyond their vision.

It seemed like there were at least thousands of military vehicles.

Coffins were placed on top of every military vehicle.

Ten soldiers would guard every vehicle.

At least a hundred thousand soldiers were guarding the ten thousand coffins.

Why did the army bring coffins here?

Are they here to kill us all?

However, Fort Lisk does not have a population of over ten thousand.

Justin broke into a hysterical laugh. “You see this? The army has brought coffins for you guys! You’d better surrender and kill yourselves. I don’t think you’d have a complete body if they were to make their moves.”

Justin’s words made them all shudder.

They were devastated.

However, Tyler bellowed, “Why the hurry? I’ve got your backs!”

He was well aware that the coffins were not for the villagers.

The fallen heroes of the Seal Mercenary Team might have been lying in those coffins.

The grieving music came to a stop.

The soldiers guarding the coffins came down from the military vehicles and formed two lines.

The leader asked aloud, “Are you the family members of the Seal Mercenary Team?”

The villagers’ face sank.

So they’re really here because of the Seal Mercenary Team.

Nobody answered the convoy leader out of fear.

In the end, Tyler answered him, “That’s right. We are the family members of the Seal Mercenary Team.”

The leader’s face was somber. “Family members of the Seal Mercenary Team, please receive orders.”

Tyler replied aloud, “I’m Tyler Collins, the leader of the Seal Mercenary Team. I represent all the family members of the Seal Mercenary Team to receive orders.”

The leader of the convoy announced, “The Seal Mercenary Team has contributed greatly to Eurasia’s peace. They are each honored as S-Class Martyr and the Peace Badge.”

What?

The villagers were abuzz with excitement.

Even Tyler was taken aback by the posthumous honor.

Setting aside the Peace Badge, being honored as S-Class Martyr alone was unheard of.

This high honor was way beyond Tyler’s expectations.

While the villagers were astonished beyond comprehension, the convoy leader took out a red flag and approached Tyler.

“After careful consideration and investigation by the higher-ups, it had been decided that the Seal Mercenary Team will be honored a state funeral posthumously. Mr. Collins, kindly receive this flag.”

Tyler’s tears fell on the red flag as he accepted it with shaky hands.

Brothers, you may now rest in peace!

He walked over to the coffins and put the red flag over one coffin as he knelt and paid his respects.

“Brothers, rest in peace. Our name has finally been cleared.”