The Conspiracy of the Elites

Chapter 281: returning home

Clark! Josh was shocked on seeing the person that stood before him. He could not control himself, he rushed to hug him immediately. You came back?

Yes, I came back Captain. Clark laughed heartily and returned the hug.

Josh didnt know what he should feel right now, all he knew was that he was surprisingly all over the moon on seeing Clark hale and hearty after being separated for so long. He felt relieved.

When his cousin reported to him that 2 men were looking for him, he was left slightly confused. Who was so foolish that he would come looking for him after his boss blacklisted him?

Well, Clark and King were the people. Both of them obviously didnt give a damn about his boss, he somehow felt a cushy feeling in his heart describing these 2 guys like this.

Hey! Why only him, am I not a person too? King finally butted in when the hug was becoming too long and passionate, making the 2 others erupt laughing.

This is when Josh finally remembered that they were standing outside. Oops! Sorry, my bad. Please come inside, friends like you shouldnt stay outside in weather like this.

No need. Clark waved his hands in dismissal. Want to become free?

Josh froze before frowning. What do you mean?

What else did you think? Becoming free of course, as in resigning from your country as a soldier and following me to mine. Im ready to take you along, are you not willing?

Hearing this, Josh was stunned as he quickly stole a few glances at his back to confirm that no one was there listening. Do you know what youre saying?

Yeah, I already thought about it extensively bro. I know exactly what Im saying. Clark patted his chest for emphasis.

Joshs shoulders slanted. I dont know bro. You know that no country will easily accept a 3rd rank high-grade soldier like me, theyll be more inclined to believe that Im a spy.

In the end, itll just be the same. Ill receive the same treatment that Im currently receiving here, so I dont think that its worth it.

Dont worry, I dont intend to recruit you into my countrys army.

Then what? Josh was puzzled.

I have a mercenary organization. It already has a few dozen members before I went for this mission and Im sure that it would have expanded by now, we have a bright future.

And besides, Im a 3rd rank high-grade soldier now. Clark smiled.

Woah! You broke through?

Yeah.

Youre freakishly talented bro. I dont think Ive ever seen a soldier who improves at the pace that you do, youre really a beast. Josh meant it which was evident from his tone and expression.

So, are you interested?

Hell yeah! Wait let me go tell my cousin, Ill have to go through a lot of procedures. Josh turned to sprint away the next moment.

No probs, I can wait. Clark yelled out at him before smiling and leading King to the corner to chill. He already expected such an answer from Josh, so he was not anxious in the slightest when he came here.

He still felt that it was unreal despite seeing and experiencing it with his own eyes. Josh was a stranger to him a few months back, but this guy already earned his trust in so little time and was about to follow him back.

He smiled; this phrase would never get old. Life is complicated man, its full of ups and downs.

2 hours later, Josh was back with a skinny nerdy boy with golden hair trailing alongside him. The boy looked at them curiously while cowering behind his much bigger companion.

Whos this? Clark had question marks all over his face.

Hes my cousin. Josh grinned. Hes a supercomputer wizard so dont worry; hell be super useful.

Hi, good day sir. The boy waved shyly.

Dont mind him, hes not as respectful and shy as he seems. Josh exposed the boy ruthlessly. When he gets close to you, youll regret ever getting close to him.

Hes an annoying nerdy bastard with an even more bastardly mouth.

Hahaha, whats his name? Clark laughed before asking.

Jonah. Josh also laughed.

Are you done? Can we go now? King finally asked.

Yes, Im done.

Great!

All 4 of them finally left the Marianan military outpost, moving a few meters into the distance. At a sizeable distance away, cars were parked there and a group of people was beside the cars.

2nd Invisible sir, youre finally back. One man among the group of people standing with the cars suddenly marched out while addressing in a respectful tone.

Clark sighed. Jason, I already told you to stop addressing me that way.

Sir, I cant. Your knowledge is too encompassing for me to address you like an equal, that will be the greatest blasphemy of the decade. Forgive my impertinence, you

Its ok. Clark waved his hands impatiently. Get in the car, were leaving. I cant wait to drop you with your so-called 1st Invisible sir.

Jasons eyes sparkled. Well be meeting Invisible sir?

Clark facepalmed while King and Josh burst out laughing. In such a harmonious atmosphere, they boarded the cars and they were soon on the road cruising away.

To Clark, this was the best possible ending to his mission.

In the Spartan republic, at the border defense area. Soldiers stood, as usual, manning this most important entry point into the elite areas of the Spartan republic territory.

The Spartan republic had 3 strategic defense areas. This was the one in the North, another one is in the South, and the last one is the strategic port that rested on the waters of the Mediterranean Sea.

Captain Dan was the current leader of this outpost. With a few dozen decades of experience under his belt, he had the mettle to take over leadership of this very important entry point.

This time, he was not in his office as usual but was standing at the most vantage point of the defense perimeter, looking into the distance like the normal scouts.

If looked at thoroughly, it could be seen that the average number of scout soldiers that were currently in the base was more than could be considered normal.

For the Captain, this was indeed not a normal period as an order came from the upper echelons a few months ago that he personally watches for somebody, a Spartan soldier just like him.

What made him more shocked was that the order was directed to him by no one else but Commander Rashford himself, shocking him to the bone.

Getting an order directly from such an august figure, he did not dare slack at all. This led to a situation where for the past few months, he devoted himself to becoming a scout like the regular soldiers.

For something so important, he was not okay leaving it to his subordinates.

Who is this soldier exactly? Why is so much importance attached to his return? He already asked himself this question lots of times, but he still couldnt get a definite answer.

Of course, he already researched Clarks background but he still could not understand how a soldier like Commander Rashford will be so interested in a 2nd rank high-grade soldier.

Just like most soldiers, he didnt know about the expedition's mission into the Everest. He was left in the dark, which was the main reason why he had so many questions.

Sir, a fleet of 10 cars are coming our way. One of his subordinates reported.

Which brand of cars? Scan inside them and show me footage of inside the car, and a detailed report too. He smoothly gave orders.

Yes, sir. The young soldier went to work immediately.

A few seconds later, the soldier rushed back into the vantage point that he was watching from, looking all flustered. The captain frowned but he held his peace and listened.

Sir, we found the target!

What? Take me there!

Hey, is this how your country treats a soldier coming back from a mission victoriously? King asked, curling his lips as dozens of soldiers surrounded their cars in seconds.

Clark was completely calm, he already expected this so he was not flustered at all. Stay here, Ill be back in a moment. He directed at the others.

Smoothly opening the door, he stepped out of the door. After climbing down the Himalayan peaks, he already changed from his rough climbing clothes to something more presentable.

He was currently dressed in a casual pair of blue jean trousers, a red polo shirt, and a pair of outing boots.

Hi, looking for me? He smiled and waved at the soldiers.

A middle-aged soldier with a stern face walked out of the dozens of soldiers, he faced him directly. Youre Clark Pendragon?

Captain Dan wanted to take a not too friendly approach before since this was a soldier a rank lower than he was, but on getting close enough to Clark he was stunned speechless.

This guy already broke through, at such a young age! He was shocked.

His brain whirred swiftly, a lot of things going through his mind. He finally concluded. So this guy is a genius that the republic is paying special attention to.

If he can even draw the attention of the great Commander Rashford, I need to be more polite. His tone became a lot softer and more harmonious immediately.

Before Clark could answer his first question, he already changed gears. Clark Pendragon, welcome back to the Spartan republic. He smiled and extended a hand out to shake the young prodigy.

Thanks. Clark firmly took the much older fellows hand smilingly.

In such a setting, Captain Dan suddenly felt a little awkward. The last time that he checked, this soldier was only 21 whereas he was already over 70 years old.

Well, who cares? He could do with some shamelessness at times.

He said a lot of other per functionary words to make Clark feel close and at home, before saying what made him come out here.

The upper echelons ordered me to lead you to the Presidential villa as soon as you come back. Im sorry for interrupting your journey, but I hope that you can cooperate.

Captain Dan had an apologetic look on his face.

No worries, Ill be back in a moment. Clark turned back to go inform his companions.

He already expected this, but he was still surprised that he was being taken to the Presidential villa directly. The upper echelons really meant business.

He knew that once Diana gave a military report of the proceedings of their mission, he would be asked for immediately when he returns.

Call Rose, she will direct you guys to my mansion, ok?

Is she your wife? King hesitated.

Clark was now speechless; what the heck! Just go, I dont have a wife yet. He shooed him away.

Ok, you can go finish your report. If anything happens, remember to just ping me. Ill try to be there in a jiffy. King replied casually.

Ok, bye guys.

After waving at his companions, Clark finally turned to follow Captain Dan into a military vehicle. They drove off the next moment.

[Sorry for the late release.]