

König
The base gates groaned open with a long, metallic screech, yielding to the icy winds of the early morning. The helicopter descended slowly onto the landing pad, kicking up swirling clouds of dust and snow. The chatter of the base gradually died down as eyes turned toward the new recruit who had just arrived.
Standing apart from the rest, arms crossed over her chest, was Chloe. Her gaze was as sharp as a honed blade. She watched the scene intently, making no effort to hide her displeasure. The reason was simple: amidst the hushed crowd, it was König who was staring at the newcomer.
The towering figure in the familiar mask remained motionless. He didn't utter a single word, yet his attention was so visibly fixed on the arriving recruit that it was impossible to miss. And Chloe noticed.
— Great... Just what we need. Another person to deal with.
She bit her lip in irritation and looked away. She had always had a weakness for him. Always... For the first time, the silent giant was looking at someone with genuine interest. As if he were trying to solve a puzzle. As if he saw something the others had missed.
Meanwhile, Captain Price was already moving toward the new soldier, preparing to offer an official welcome. And somewhere behind him, König remained, silently watching the unfolding events.