Chapter 978 We Can't Afford to Provoke Them!
The battle wasn't over yet for the Dragon Soul Special Forces.
While the Sakuranian Special Forces were still in disarray, Elliott and Catherine quietly slipped past unnoticed, circling to their flank.
In a swift and coordinated move, both of them eliminated two members of the Sakuranian Special Forces, capturing their commander, Theodore, in a lightning-fast maneuver and bringing him back to the Dragon Soul Special Forces' lineup. This tactic was known as "Catching the King"!
Seeing this, the remaining seven members of the Sakuranian Special Forces attempted to retaliate and reclaim their commander.
But Catherine's short blade was pressed firmly against Theodore's throat.
"Step back and drop your weapons!" Catherine barked, her voice cutting through the tension. "Otherwise, I'll let your commander die right here!"
The seven remaining members of the Sakuranian Special Forces had no choice but to obey Catherine's orders, stepping back and lowering their blades.
At this point, no other teams dared to approach.
Theodore and Melvin were stunned by what had just transpired-how they ended up captured by the Dragon Soul Special Forces.
They had originally come to intimidate this nearly all-young team, hoping to squeeze out some advantage.
But now, they had turned their own forces into a complete mess.
If the Dragon Soul Special Forces refused to release them, their entire participation in the international military skills competition would be over.
"Let us go!" Theodore and Melvin roared.
"Otherwise, our commander-in-chief will file a formal protest with the organizing committee. You'll be disqualified from the competition!"
Brendon stepped forward and kicked Melvin hard in the chest. "Our commander-in-chief said that no matter the consequences, we'll take down every single provoker!
"In other words, there's no hope for you to continue in this competition.
"But we might not be done yet.
"Enjoy the air of this mystic realm while you can. After your conceptual deaths, your military careers will be over."
At the L2 Mystic Realm Command Center.
Surman, the commander-in-chief of the Peacock Kingdom Wild Wolf Special Forces, and Cary Barber, the commander of the Sakuranian Special Forces, urgently filed a formal protest with the competition's enforcement team. They argued that the actions of the Dragon Soul Special Forces were a serious violation of the rules.
They demanded immediate intervention from the organizing committee, calling for the release of their commander and remaining members so they could continue in the competition.
Upon receiving the complaint, the enforcement team found themselves unable to make a quick decision.
The issue sparked a heated debate within the team.
One side argued that the Dragon Soul Special Forces had escalated a minor issue into an all-out battle, even eliminating Demberoa's Crocodile Special Forces entirely and taking control of both the Peacock Kingdom's Wild Wolf Special Forces and Sakuranian Special Forces. This nearly crossed the line of the competition rules.noveldrama
The other side believed that the actions of the Dragon Soul Special Forces were a result of being attacked by multiple teams in their own territory, and they had been forced to defend themselves.
Such self-defense was understandable.
The debate continued without resolution.
Cyril immediately requested Robin to open the public communication channel. "Commander-in-chief Ramsey, the commanders of the Peacock Kingdom's Wild Wolf and Sakuranian Special Forces are jointly demanding the release of their mystic realm commander." Robin's voice was cold and resolute. "Let them demand all they want. I'm not in the business of just giving in!
"This whole incident was caused by them, and they need to take responsibility for the consequences!
"Besides, they have no right to dictate our actions!"
Cyril paused for a moment before replying, "Commander-in-chief Ramsey, they have now filed a formal protest with the competition's enforcement team."
Robin responded directly, "Then I'll file a protest too!
"Being surrounded and attacked by dozens of teams on our own turf-are you telling me that's within the rules?
"If that's the case, then I'm telling the committee right now: I will give the order for the Dragon Soul Special Forces to raid any territory they want, with no limitations!"
Cyril sighed deeply, knowing Robin's firm stance would not easily be swayed.
After his recent experiences with this commander, Cyril had come to understand that Robin's background was far beyond anything he could imagine.
The truly ironic part was that the commanders of the Peacock Kingdom's Wild Wolf Special Forces, Demberoa Crocodile Special Forces, and Sakuranian Special Forces had dared to provoke this commander!
It was a grave misjudgment to think they could handle someone like him.
The Dragon Soul Special Forces' young commander-in-chief was someone no one at their level should ever provoke.
On the other hand, according to the rules of the competition, Robin's actions were completely justified.
He had no obligation to release them.
The commanders-in-chief of Peacock Kingdom and Sakurania seemed to have misplaced confidence, daring to speak to Robin in such a harsh tone, demanding that he release their commander. Cyril suspected that without a substantial trade offer, Robin would never agree to such a request.
This was his understanding of Robin!
Surman, the captain of Wild Wolf
Special Forces, could no longer
contain his frustration and fired offa question in the command center's group Commander-in-chief
Ramsey, are you seriously provoking us like this?"
Robin's voice was cold as he replied, "What if I am?
"You broke the rules first by trespassing into our territory. Of course, we can handle you however we see fit!
"I warned you before: Challenge Dragon Soul's authority, and you'll face complete destruction!
"Now, this is your own doing."
Before Surman and the others could continue their argument, Robin swiftly activated the mystic realm command. "General Brooks, Colonel Wright, I order you to eliminate them immediately!" Surman hastily interjected, "Commander-in-chief Ramsey, wait! W-we can offer some supplies in exchange!"
Robin scoffed, "Not happening. No deals, no exchanges.
"Besides, by dealing with you, don't all the energy supplies become ours?"
Robin turned his attention away from Surman and issued his next order without hesitation.
"All Dragon Soul Special Forces personnel, listen up! From this moment forward, anyone who dares to provoke us will be completely eradicated!
"For such matters, you no longer need to ask for my approval just eliminate them!"
A chill ran through everyone at the mystic realm command center.
They all turned their gaze toward the Dragon Soul Special Forces area.
Gavin received Robin's order and immediately transmitted it to Dragon Soul. "Attack!"
As the remaining seven members of Sakuranian Special Forces rushed to save their commander, they didn't get far before Catherine and Maverick swiftly slit the throats of both commanders, effectively ending their lives.
Theodore and Melvin were executed on the spot.
Without wasting time, Dragon Soul Special Forces launched an attack on the remaining Sakuranian Special Forces members.
In a brief but intense battle, all members of Sakuranian Special Forces were captured.
Wild Wolf Special Forces and Sakuranian Special Forces were both removed from the competition at Area Three.
After dealing with the two teams,
Catherine pointed her short blade at the remaining commanders of the other teams, asking, "Would any you like to test the strength of
Dragon Soul Special For of fore
At that moment, commanders from several teams simultaneously received orders from the command center.
"Evacuate Dragon Soul Special Forces' area immediately.
"These are a bunch of lunatics. We can't afford to provoke them!"
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