The sentry stared at Lu Xiao, completely stunned. He couldn't process it. His mind was just repeating one thought: 'A female. There's a female here!'
Lu Xiao spoke and waited for a moment. Seeing the man just staring at her, dumbfounded and unresponsive, she couldn't help but wave her hand. "Hello? Are you listening to me?"
'This young soldier seems a little out of it.'
Startled back to reality by Lu Xiao's voice, the sentry hurriedly said, "M-Ma'am, please wait. I-I'll contact Major General Ares for you right now."
"Can't I go in? I want to surprise him."
'If he contacts Ares, then Ares will know.'
The sentry met Lu Xiao's expectant gaze, and his heart began to pound. His eyes darted around. "B-But this is a restricted military area. O-Outsiders aren't allowed inside. I'm very sorry, ma'am."
After speaking, the sentry immediately bowed his head as if admitting fault. It was clear that to him, this was tantamount to defying a female's will.
