Reborn from Betrayal, I Cut Every Tie
"Ambrose, is this your boy? Why is he covered in wounds?"
Ambrose faltered, his face flushed with embarrassment.
"It's just a fall, sir," I said, standing tall under Jordan's piercing stare.
His eyes traced the bruises on my neck and trembling legs, his brow furrowing. He stood up, clearing his throat. "Ambrose, this boy is resilient. Send him to me. My unit needs a service soldier, and he is suitable."
The room fell silent. Ambrose's face twisted with discomfort. "General, that's hardly appropriate."