Jayce grinned. "Making it in three hours is pretty good! At least we didn't die on the way."
"Heh!" General Aldridge laughed. "You young brat. It really is great to be young! You don't hold anything back when you talk, do you!"
"What's there to hold back about?" Jayce said, completely unconcerned. "Does not talking about death mean we won't die? In this environment, everyone needs to be prepared to die at any moment."
"Well, that's—"
"But!" Jayce's tone shifted. "I will definitely keep myself alive! And I'll protect Sierra and keep her alive, too!"
General Aldridge bit back his words after hearing Jayce's declaration.
'He shouldn't have even bothered talking to Jayce!'
"Alright, that's enough. Get out!" General Aldridge picked up his walkie-talkie. "After you get out, stay alert. Stick to your assigned groups and don't go off on your own! If there are any problems, communicate immediately over the radio."
