My Military System

Chapter 6. Victory.

The soldiers formed a wide circle so as to create a stage of some sort. Bryan walked to the middle of the makeshift stage and waited for his opponent while he scanned the faces of the Delta Squad.

“Private Grayson! You have been selected by your superior to duel the members of the Delta Squad! Failure to win in the duel will earn you a court-martial for insubordination! If you are not confident in fighting, I suggest you get your sorry ass out from there now! Do you wish to proceed!?” Lieutenant Colonel Durke said with contempt and authority. In his mind, he could already see Bryan cowering away from the fighting stage. Unfortunately Bryan was not only confident he will win, but also he didn't just plan on fighting one at a time.

Bryan glance at Lieutenant Colonel Durke and smiled

“Affirmative!” Bryan said, then he turned to Major Cutthroat and saluted.

“Private Grayson reporting for duty! Sir! I pledge to uphold not only the honor of the Alorea Nation, but also crush the enemies along the way!” Bryan said with so much conviction that Major Cutthroat's expression tilted to that of a smile. He was once like Bryan, of course not as strong as he is, but the same conviction, same youthful spirit.

“Words are easy to utter, Actions maketh the man! Let's see if you have what it takes!” Lieutenant Colonel Durke said as he gritted his teeth in anger. He was not expecting Bryan to take up the challenge, now it felt like an insult to him. Turning to the soldiers of his squad who were itching to punch Bryan.

“One of you boys should go in there and smack that kid silly!”

“Not really Sir! I want six members of the Delta Squad to come at me at once. It will be a tussle to beat them one by one. I don't have that much time to waste.” Bryan said in an arrogant tone. His aim was obvious; to rile up the soldiers and make them forsake reason.

Lieutenant Colonel Durke turned to Major Cutthroat in shock, meanwhile the Major merely shrugged as if he felt it was a trivial matter. While the Lieutenant Colonel was thinking Bryan was crazy, Major Cutthroat was delighted, he knew well that Bryan will defeat the six soldiers, what six! Even fifty soldiers are no match for that little devil.

“Very well! What are you lot waiting for!? An invitation!? Six of you should get in there and trash that wussy!” Lieutenant Colonel Durke roared at his soldiers. It was evident from his tone that he was extremely pissed. Major Cutthroat's smile only got wider.

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Six burly men surrounded Bryan. Although they were itching to begin, they were still a bit cautious. They were not fools, they knew that for Bryan to challenge six at a time meant two things; one, either he was overconfident and lost his nuts. Or two, he had the capability fight against six of them. So first things first, they had to test the waters.

SWOOM!

Two soldiers attacked from the left and right simultaneously. They plan to defeat Bryan in a pincer attack. Seeing the first soldier in front of him, Bryan sidestepped to dodge the kick, then ducked down and punched his ribs, a light crack was heard and the soldier dropped to the ground groaning in pain. Bryan, not even turning around, dived to the left. He stood up and crossed his arms across his chest, he succeeded in blocking a kick from one of his opponents, unfolding his arms, he changed his style to that of Bojitsu, then he swung out his fist at close proximity, catching his opponent off guard, his fist connected to the soldier's chin, sending the soldier crashing down.

One must first understand that Bryan's strength was now thrice that of these men, and with each punch being laced with killing intent, it was a miracle they were not killed immediately.

With two men down under thirty seconds, the other four now became extremely vigilant and retreated. Bryan knew that if he did not finish them off now, he won't be able to complete the mission. Disregarding all rules of engagement, Bryan dashed towards the four soldiers. Not expecting Bryan to charge at them with such ferocity, the four men could not coordinate well with each other and thus went on the defensive stance. Bryan bypassed the defense of the one in front of him, successfully evading the man's punch, he bent down and gave him a punch on the belly, the soldier's mouth opened in an O shape while his eyes went wide with shock and pain. Bryan gave him an extension kick, then rushed off towards the second one who didn't even have time to take a defensive stance, Bryan bent a bit and then gave him a powerful uppercut, sending him three feet away from the others, he passed out before he even hit the ground. Bryanthen turned to the last two, holding their heads with each hand, he banged them together, they all fell to the ground groaning in pain. The fight was over in just a minute and half.

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Gobsmacked! Dumbfounded! Jaw dropping!

Lieutenant Colonel Durke and the rest of the soldiers were all shocked by the display of power Bryan had just showcased.

“Who is that kid?” Lieutenant Colonel Durke turned around to Major Cutthroat and whispered.

“That kid?.. that's our super soldier.. Bryan Grayson.” Major Cutthroat said with pride.