Vince hurried into Veronica’s office as soon as he received the summons. Veronica brought him up to speed and told him that he was going to be one of the two being dispatched. Vince’s expression hardened when he heard the details. He considered a criminal organization that trafficked intelligent species to be the worst kind of gutter rats.

“I understand the mission,” Vince said. “Liberate the slaves from the organization, Shackler, and eliminate members of said organization. In addition, find out why they’ve come to Meltor and investigate what’s behind the deal, right?”

Veronica nodded. “Exactly. If possible, capture the commander. If not, you’re authorized to extract as much as you can and kill them.”

“I understand.”

It was a bloody conversation, but the Red Tower was no stranger to violence. Plans would often go awry, so the royal family allowed the Red Tower the right to execution in certain circumstances. Moreover, they were also perfectly...