Chapter 13 Lucky for Him

Three days later, Delmonta experienced a seismic shift—not the kind measured on a Richter scale, but a shake-up of power. The once-revered Maverick, accused of multiple crimes of falsifying military achievements and oppressing civilians, was hauled before a military tribunal. Word had it that he even tried to defend himself using his rank. However, from behind the courtroom curtain, a man in a dark gray uniform emerged. Noah didn't say a word. Just a single look, and Maverick went weak at the knees, spilling every dirty deed he had committed. It turned out that his previous "sacrifice" had been nothing but a self-directed act, a scheme to eliminate rivals and cash in under a new identity in enemy territory. Overnight, the once-legendary hero of Delmonta became a pariah, reviled by all. On the day of the verdict, Noah was nowhere to be seen. Instead, he was in the kitchen, wearing the apron with the little yellow ducks. He was simmering carrots, celery, and onions to make creamy t