Chapter 445

"Andrew!" Luna's scream pierced the sky, plunging the minefield into eerie silence.

Every breath around them seemed to freeze.

This area was littered with the most dangerous fragmentation mines—one wrong move could trigger a chain reaction of explosions.

The engineers swiftly geared up, preparing for the rescue mission.

Andrew turned to see Luna, the corners of his lips lifting slightly. Seeing her one last time was more fortune than he deserved.

A bitter relief washed over him—at least their marriage license hadn't been processed yet. If he died today, she wouldn't be burdened with the label of a widow.

"Luna, I'm fine. Don't worry." His voice trembled despite his forced calm.

He knew her too well. Beneath that composed exterior was a stubbornness stronger than steel. Once she set her mind on something, nothing could change it.

"Tiger!" Andrew barked. "Keep Dr. White safe!"

"Yes, sir!" Tiger's eyes reddened as he grabbed Luna's arm.

She shook him off coldly. "Let go. I won't interfere."

Her unnatural composure made Tiger uneasy. How could she remain so detached when their captain's life hung by a thread?

The engineers inched forward along the footprints, finally reaching Andrew's position.

In the distance, wounded soldiers clenched their teeth, afraid even their breathing might disrupt the delicate operation.

...

Thirty minutes later, the lead engineer looked up, his face ashen.

"It's a new fragmentation model..." His voice shook. "Impossible to disarm."

This type of mine would obliterate everything within sixty meters upon detonation, setting off a catastrophic chain reaction.

Andrew nodded calmly. The engineer's expression had already told him everything.

"Fall back."

He'd long prepared for this moment. Now, his only duty was to minimize casualties.