. All ten made their choice. Eight, Zax among them, selected a group battle. Two dared to face the stern nun.“Two actually dared to accept a strike ...rom a Martial Mortal? Aren’t they all Core Masters?”“They are, and she is a golden robed nun, that is a third level Martial Mortal in the church”.“Mom, mom, mom, the lady nun ... is she really the legendary Martial Mortal?”“Sshh, child! Don’t speak nonsense ... even mother not verse with what beyond the Core Master cultivators”.... ‘An attack. ’ Lauren’s eyes danced at the thought of Jake coming by again. A little disappointed that they couldn’t talk now, but understanding of the work Lauren had to get done, he agreed. ‘Expect me tomorrow Miss Lauren. I want the same treatment the little old man gets!’ Jake smiled broadly, showing his perfectly white straight teeth. ************************************************* By the time Lauren got home that night, she was beat. Closing had been rough because the store had been so busy earlier. Evelynn decided she had seen enough death around her, after mourning and burying her late departed husband, not wanting for her son to share his father’s fate, she sold everything they had and fled.Damien was trained from an early age in a militaristic environment by his father, and not only him as his base of operations was close to their home, most of the time entire units that were stationed there from time to time during different OPs, spend their time around Damien’s home, Army Rangers,. You'll get second pilot credit on the hours too."Steve said, "I want you to use the Embraer Phenom today. You're checked out in it. I'm told that your aircraft is due for a local upgrade. Never pass one of those up. Have Chuck check you out in the aircraft, Janet. It's good to have that on your list of aircraft as you might have to use it for courier duty too."Janet asked, "What's the uniform of the day?"Steve said, "Jeans, T-shirt, and boots, or any shoes will be all right for you, Janet." I.