Sudden Invitation

Slowly, Tony opened his eyes. The bright white neon light greeted him.

After blinking for a few seconds, he realized he was lying on a bed in a medical facility.

It was the infirmary at the military base of City Karnaan.

Tony grimaced as he attempted to get up, reflexively reaching for his back with his right hand.

He found bandages wrapping from his back to his chest.

He was shirtless, and the room was empty except for him.

'What happened? Why am I here?' he wondered.

He recalled his last memories, and Hayley's figure immediately came to his mind.

'Where is she? Is she okay?' he thought.

Moving his legs to the side of the bed, intending to get up, he winced again.

He remembered the gunshot wounds on his shoulder were quite serious.

Click!

The only door in the room opened, and someone came in.

"General, you're awaken! How are you feeling?" asked Mark, the soldier who had just opened the door and came into the room.

Behind Mark was a female soldier carrying a tray.

With a nod, Mark ges