Earth's Greatest Soldier Transports to Fantasy World

Chapter 2 (Part 2): Nuclear Silo Info Leaked?

“I already told you that you do not need to talk back to the reporters, I will deal with them, you don't have to worry.” The President said.

“That's exactly why I did that. It's best you don't get involved with media matters, sir. They’ll paint you in a bad picture.” Gabriel replied. 

“I know, let's not talk about that stuff anymore. I want to thank you again for reclaiming Florida for us. Tell me what you want, and if I can do that, I will give you what you desire.” 

Gabriel sat silent, “I was about to tell you this President, but this is the perfect time for me to request this, I would like for you to approve my retirement.” 

The President looked shocked, he wasn't expecting this request, “I uhm, is there a reason why you would want a retirement?”

“The pay is good sir, I'm treated very well among the military, but I am tired. For the past decade, I have fought very hard, I haven't gotten proper sleep or rest, and I would like to retire.”

The President sighed, “Sigh, Gabriel, you know, you signed a contract, we have spent 8 billion dollars on you, the serum, the medical personnel, the trainers, the contract says that you are no longer just a citizen of this country, you are an asset.”

Nodding, Gabriel replied, “And that is why I am asking you, sir. The President has the right to change the terms of the contract.”

“I can't do that Gabriel. This country needs you.” He stood up before pointing at the poster where Gabriel was posing, “This country needs someone that they can look up to you. Can you imagine how they will react when their best chance at a peaceful future decides to hang up his cape? The best I can do is increase your salary by 1 million LibertyLion Dollars(New Currency that was made for the alliance of Singapore & United States).” 

Gabriel, visibly disappointed, “Thank you… What should I do next?”

“California, that’s what’s next. And then we can go beat the enemy. And after we regain peace, I promise, there will be peace for you as well.”

Standing up, Gabriel nodded before walking towards the door. 

“Oh, before you go, the engineers told me to give you this, it's a gift from them. They know how much you like your message log watch, so they are giving you this upgrade.” He said before handing Jones the new watch. “And make sure to visit the General, he will give you the details of your mission.” 

Not giving much thought to the watch, he kept it in his suit before walking out of the Oval Office and out of the White House.

As he walked towards his car, he could see the driver outside calling someone using his phone, “To General Jackson’s house.”

The driver nodded, “I will call you back honey.” the driver said before ending the call and opening the door for Gabriel.

Gabriel’s mood had been pretty bad lately, the fights that he had lately flew by him, and he couldn't even remember the details of what he did lately. It was like his body was now using muscle memory alone to operate.

The only thing that stuck to him was when he talked with someone. 

“Sir, we are here.” 

“Huh?” Gabriel snapped out of it. He got out of the car and looked around. ‘It is the General’s house…’ He thought. 

It was a two-hour drive from the White House to the General’s house. This meant for two hours, Gabriel had been day-dreaming, without him even knowing. “ I have to find a way to fix this.” He massaged his head while walking towards the entrance.

As he knocked on the door, he realized that the house was more silent than before. In the past, he could hear kids roaming the building and talking to each other, and the General’s wife cooking, but now it was nearly empty. 

As he knocked on the door, only then he could hear footsteps running towards the door, opening it, “Hey. Come in.” The General said before welcoming him into his house.

“Where’s everyone?” He asked.

The General smiled. “This house is getting demolished in an hour or two, they are in the new house.”

Raising his eyebrow, he asked, “If this house is getting demolished, why are you still here?” 

“I was looking for something, and don't worry, the demolition team knows that we are here.” He said before walking to the basement. 

“The President told me that you would brief me on the mission, can you explain it in detail?” 

“Of course! But before that, I want to ask if the President approved of your retirement.” 

Gabriel shook his head, “No…” 

The General shook his head, “What a shame…” he said. 

As they reached the basement he could see that Henry Walker, the United States Vice-President was there waiting, “Mr. Vice President, I wasn't expecting to meet you here.” 

Henry Walker shook Gabriel Jones’s hand, “I was just talking to the General.” 

Gabriel then turned to the General, “When should I go reclaim California?” He asked, tiredly. 

The General turned to look at the Vice President, “Vice President? Would you like to tell him?”

“Sure.” The Vice President placed his shoulder over Gabriel’s before pointing at California on a map stuck to the basement wall. “Gabriel, you won't be taking California.” 

Gabriel turned to Henry, his eyebrow raised again, “What are you talking about sir.” 

“I'm saying that it is impossible for you to take over California.” 

“I don't understand…” Gabriel replied. 

“Let me be more clear, the communist, have made California their base, it's a perfect American base, they have all the resources they want, and because it is a strategic place, they have sent more men to keep it safe, the Nuclear silos there makes it more worth keeping for them, do you now understand, you won't be able to take it from them.”

“They won't be able to use the Nuclear silos, they don't know where they are at, we have kept it hidden very well.” 

The Vice President nodded, “It is hidden very well, but the information has been leaked, they know where the Nuclear silos are…”