Chapter 315: Evans Request (1/2)
The next day, Kai brought his family to Miami, using the special service that Nathan and Ria gave for his effort in every mission. He and his family deserved that much.
His parents were obviously overwhelmed by the service because they could enter the first beach opened in the world after the apocalypse. And the service provided by the government was everything but ordinary.
Staying at the finest hotel and the top floor to boot, getting all services the hotel and the beach management provided, and many things else. The only instruction from the government was to make sure the family had an enjoyable vacation.
It started getting chilly, so they didn't go to the beach that much. Instead, James Carter rented a car and toured around the city, enjoying delicacies and attractions.
The family trip lasted for three days before returning to their home. Kai always smiled when he saw his parents laughing or smiling. Everything was worth it.
As soon as he returned home, he found Evan had messaged himself.
'Can you call me when you have returned?'
He read the message and immediately called him.
”Hello, Captain.”
”Yep, you need something from me?”
”One thing.”
”Ho? What is it?” Kai thought for a moment as an idea flashed in his mind. ”Do you want to quit the group?”
”What did you think to even reach that conclusion?”
”Nothing. It's just you seem to be a bit different when you return from your mission, so I thought something must have happened in that mission. But considering there is no injury or whatsoever, I guess you may want to switch teams.”
”Nope. You can't be more wrong than that, Captain. I have owed you many things since the first time I joined the group. Nonetheless, I want to inform you that I will always be with this group until graduation. As for after that, I am not entirely sure, considering I am someone who can heal. My power might be needed somewhere else.”
”I understand.” Kai nodded. ”So, what do you want to talk about?”
”Can we meet up?”
”Sure. When and where?”
”How about today? I will let you decide the place.”
”Sure enough. I have just come back, so only you have school today. Considering you want to meet me like this, it must be something important, so I guess it's fine. Let's talk in a coffee shop near the school, how about that?”
”Alright.”
”We will meet after school ends.”
”I understand. Thank you.”
He then hung up and let out a long sigh. So many problems needed to be solved, and he couldn't handle anything easily.
Kai stared at an empty space, sorting all the thoughts he had. After that, he went toward the school and waited for Evan there.
Half an hour later, Evan walked inside and found Kai inside. He immediately approached him and sat before him. When he saw the half-empty cup, he apologized. ”Sorry for making you wait.”
”Nah, it's fine. I am sorting my thoughts this whole time, so it doesn't feel like I have been waiting for long.” Kai waved his hand as if it was not a big problem. ”So, what do you want to talk about?”
”Actually, I want to discuss our next mission.”
”Next mission? It's going to be a month away, you know?”
”I know. Because of that, I need to inform you first.”
Kai frowned and realized it must be something that would take a long time to process, so he nodded. ”Tell me.”
”Sure.” Evan hesitated for a second before saying, ”Actually, I want to request to participate in the next mission.”
”Eh?!” Kai tilted his head in confusion. ”Isn't that given?”
”No, what I mean, the mission is only for two of us.” Evan dropped the bomb, shocking Kai.
He fell silent for a minute and asked. ”Why?”
”As you know, I have started practicing my shooting skill. I am planning to polish it even further on the battlefield. However…”
”However, you won't have that chance if others are participating.” Kai continued Evan's sentence.
”As much as I don't want to say it, then yes.” He nodded. ”And I want to show you my progress, so you can see whether it's alright to let me wield a gun or not. After all, we are going together for another year.
”If you tell me it's going to be a mess, it's better to seal it and only use it when I have come to the army. If it's otherwise, I can start using it to support the team. My position won't be the furthest one again. Instead, I will be moving along with Sofia to support you.
”That's why I would like you to see it beforehand.” Evan looked down. The main reason for this was that he didn't want the girls to get involved. Remembering the last mission, he realized how much he improved his strength when he was alone with Isabelle.