Too Late to Hold Me Back novel Chapter 981

Mira didn't offer a polite 'it's fine.'

"Next time something like this happens, you need to get my permission before bringing someone to my door."

As a dorm manager, didn't she know basic protocol? She had clearly just wanted to suck up to Felicia. And since Mira was a newcomer, Winifred probably figured she wouldn't put up a fight.

She just hadn't expected to get reprimanded for it.

Leaving it at that, Mira walked past her.

She didn't need directions; she simply followed the thundering sound of footsteps.

Before long, a massive training ground came into view, seemingly quite close to the shooting range she had used the day before.

Soldiers in camouflage poured in from the barracks, swiftly falling into formation on the field. Their movements were sharp and precise, entirely devoid of unnecessary chatter.

The only sounds were the rustle of fabric and the synchronized thud of heavy boots.

In seconds, perfect square formations stood like solid rock across the field. Looking horizontally, vertically, or diagonally, they formed flawless lines, radiating the strict discipline unique to the military.

Then came the uniform marching steps, the sharp blow of a whistle, and the deep, resonant cadence of the troops: "One, two, three, four!"

The chant echoed over the sprawling field, vibrating with raw power and authority, occasionally punctuated by sharp commands: "At ease!" "Attention!" "Dress left!"

Mira held up her phone to record a video when an officer approached. "Which battalion are you with? Why aren't you in formation?"

Mira paused for a moment. "I'm a guest trainee brought in by Commander Vance."

Truthfully, she would have loved to join the morning drills, but York hadn't assigned her a spot, and she had no idea which squad she was supposed to stand with.

"Guest trainee?"

The officer looked thoroughly confused by the term.

"Yes, I just got here yesterday afternoon. Instructor Vance didn't schedule me for morning drills."

The officer studied her face closely. Seeing she wasn't lying, he said, "Step back a bit then. Don't interfere with their exercises."

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