Storn thought, "This is their family issue. I might accidentally misinterpret the situation and say something wrong. After that, the Celos might reconcile with Marcus one day. Then, won't they make things hard for me?""Yes," Storn replied tactfully. "There's a legendary person in your family. Even the powerful elites in the capital will have to be careful around you."Meanwhile, Roman still didn't understand the other party. "Mr. Jenkins, forgive my stupidity. Could you give me a hint as to who that might be?"Storn sighed inwardly and could only shake his head. He mused, "How could the Celos be an impressive family? Why are they so stupid?""Mr. Jenkins, I'll tell you the truth." Even though the Celo family members were dumb, Storn couldn't behave disdainfully to them. As such, he tried to give out more hints. "Merania's commander-in-chief has something to do with this!""What?" Roman felt extremely surprised by Storn's reply. "The commander-in-chief helped us?"But, we're no
However, Marcus didn't keep the money and handed it to the governor because he wanted to improve the economy. When he thought about this, the governor was filled with deep respect for Marcus. He thought, "It's no wonder that he's our commander-in-chief. He is noble and doesn't care much about material possessions." At the same time, the governor was honored that Marcus was working in his state. The citizens in the place were very lucky to have him!But, the governor felt frustrated because he didn't know how to distribute the 500 billion dollars. After thinking about it, he suggested to Marcus, "Commander-in-chief, you brought the money to me. So, I think you should take charge of the investment auction this time!"Meanwhile, Marcus had guessed what the governor was worried about. After all, the government had turned a blind eye to it when Zayclon Corporation laundered Zenith's assets previously. They had no choice. Even though those investors earned a lot of money from
Then, a man wearing a camouflage shirt walked out of the room and greeted Marcus.Marcus thought the man looked very familiar. The man was his comrade when he first joined the army. His name was Sam Larson, and he was a man born from nobility. A son from a wealthy family like him was never serious about being a soldier. It was Sam's father who used his authority to send Sam to the army and inherit the family's business in the future. There were still a few people who came from wealthy families in Marcus' class.During the troop resignation, Sam was Cassidy's comrade. He was already interested in her back then. However, Sam did nothing due to Cassidy's temper as a tough woman back then.The situation was different since Cassidy had retired. She was just a civilian. With the power and wealth Sam's family had, Sam thought he was good enough to pursue Cassidy. So, he wanted to use this gathering to make Cassidy his woman.When he saw Marcus following Cassidy, Sam was jealous and said i
Sam's hint was obvious. Cassidy was shocked. "Are you talking about…" Cassidy was wondering if Sam was a fool for claiming that the commander-in-chief had stolen his medal. Cassidy would not believe it no matter what."That's right!" Sam smiled and nodded. He said, "I was talking about Marcus, who was following you just now.""Marcus?" Donovan said, "Speaking of which, that guy was my comrade. When he was assigned to my platoon, he was discharged from the army in less than a month due to an injury. I didn't expect him to steal a special merit medal a few days after becoming a soldier. He even stole the medal from you, Sam. This is really infuriating!"The rest of Sam's comrades started to condemn Marcus' unethical behavior after hearing what Donovan said.In truth, Donovan did not know Marcus passed a test and was transferred to a secret unit to carry out a top-secret mission instead of being discharged due to injury. They only claimed Marcus was injured to keep it a secret."Ca
Everyone looked down on Marcus as if they had never seen someone bluff so hard.Even a first-class admiral was not confident in saying he had a crate of medals. Everyone thought Marcus was joking.Only Cassidy realized Marcus was telling the truth about having a crate of medals. After all, he was the commander-in-chief and the idol of every Meranian soldier who defeated the coalition of more than 40 countries during the Meranian invasion alone.Marcus waited patiently after he hung up.Ten minutes later, Sebastiana arrived."Sir, I've brought your crate of medals," Sebastiana said to Marcus.Everyone was surprised to see someone sending a crate."It's just a crate," Donovan said. "I want to see how much trash you have in that crate.""I don't think I can win against you when it comes to trash." Sam took the opportunity to tease Marcus as well.When they made fun of Marcus, everyone laughed.Marcus felt indifferent and opened the crate. He did not look through the crate and si
"After I infiltrated the enemy's forces, I contacted Merania and worked with them from within. I obtained the trust of the enemy's commander and persuaded him to use my strategy."After a week of infiltration, I finally got my chance. The commander accepted my suggestion and exposed the main forces. It allowed Merania the best opportunity to wipe out the enemy. In that battle, Merania took out more than 50 thousand troops while I killed the enemy commander." Marcus kept recalling the moment and was entranced in the memory."I was lucky enough to participate in the victory." The insightful soldier felt emotional suddenly. "When the coalition invaded Merania, everyone was pessimistic. People lived in terror and the stock markets crashed. "Some parties in the country who prioritized peace wanted to surrender and sign a land cession treaty with the coalition to ensure Merania's safety."After all, it was unprecedented for a coalition of 40 countries to invade Merania. Everyone w
Both Sam and Donovan were terrified after hearing Marcus' question. They waved their hands and said, "Not at all! We would never do that!" They would be humiliating themselves if they dared compare the number of medals they had with the commander-in-chief.Marcus grunted and grabbed the second-class merit medal and third-class merit medal Sam put on the table. He said casually, "Although I have many medals and the second-class and third-class merit medals are nothing much to me, they are still my achievements. So, I must take them away."They might be a small award, but I deserve them. It's time to return what you've hoarded for so many years using dirty tricks, Sam.""Yes! Of course!" Sam quickly bowed and apologized to Marcus. "These medals were shared with the whole platoon thanks to your humility. I used my family's power to do something underhanded and stole these two medals. I have nothing to say if you want to take the medals back, sir.""I am taking back the medals. How
Upon hearing Zenny's words, Marcus couldn't help but chuckle.Building a statue for himself? That was certainly a novel idea. However, the Celos appeared to be flattering him.On the other hand, Marcus had never been fond of such sneaky methods. "I think It's better if you don't," he said with a cold smile, his expression filled with disdain. "The commander-in-chief doesn't fancy sycophantic gestures.""What sycophantic gestures? What nonsense are you talking about?" Xavion retorted, clearly displeased. "We're building a statue to honor the commander-in-chief's remarkable achievements."And besides, how do you know whether he'll like it or not?" Xavion's words made Zenny and Lachlan glance at Marcus incredulously. "The commander-in-chief won't like it? Are these your words or his?" Xavion grumbled."I said it, which also means the commander-in-chief said it," Marcus replied."Hahaha!" Hearing Marcus' response, Xavion burst into laughter, pointing at him. "Kid, are you telli
Sean nodded in agreement. "Exactly. Alan and the others really can't adapt. Why bring military rules into everything else?"Wallace glanced at Sean and said, "Of course, Marcus can earn my respect if he can demonstrate the strength that commands it."Sean shook his head. "I find that unlikely. Take the bet, for instance. If he can really break past the Colemans' gates a year from now, maybe we can respect him."Wallace sneered. "With just that? Does he even deserve our respect for that?"Breaking past the Colemans' gates is just the beginning."To earn our respect, he has to make it onto the Meranian Wolf List!""Meranian Wolf List?" Sean's eyes lit up.In the Meranian military, the Meranian Wolf List was a reflection of a soldier's strength. Those who made the list were undoubtedly individuals with exceptional powers. The higher the rank, the stronger the individual.Among the top 50 on the Meranian Wolf List were figures feared by enemy nations. Even Chief Commander Wal
Marcus and Vivian left.Alan and the others slumped in their seats and panted heavily. Alan's back was soaked in sweat.The others weren't faring much better. The air in the private room was thick with the scent of cold sweat.It took a good ten minutes before Alan finally spoke. "It truly defies my imagination! The bastard son despised by Mr. Coleman Senior has turned out to be Merania's guardian, the commander-in-chief!"Zakir nodded in agreement. "Mr. Coleman Senior was right. The commander-in-chief is indeed a member of the Colemans! It's ridiculous. Mr. Coleman Senior went to great lengths to uncover the commander-in-chief's true identity and background, not knowing that the commander-in-chief is his own son!""This matter must be kept absolutely confidential. Under no circumstances should we reveal the commander-in-chief's true identity to Mr. Coleman Senior. Otherwise, the five of us will not only ruin our future but may also spend the rest of our lives behind bars!" Al
Marcus, too, did not expect that the Colemans who invited him and Vivian to dinner would turn out to be these troublemakers. These guys clearly intended to cause trouble from the looks of it.Marcus glanced around the room and pretended to be puzzled by asking, "Are you planning to go against me?"Alan and the others got goosebumps upon hearing Marcus' question.Their palms were sweating uncontrollably.They were indeed planning to humiliate Marcus.However, they never expected Marcus to be the commander-in-chief!In addition to the Dragon Training Camp incident, Alan and the other four had already attempted to take action against Marcus for the second time. The fact that they had tried to target the commander-in-chief twice in a row made them feel fearful.Alan quickly realized the gravity of the situation. His head shook mechanically, and he hastily said, "No… No! The five of us just wanted to invite you and Mrs. Coleman to have a simple dinner!"Zakir even took the initi
After Alan hung up, Vivian went to talk to Marcus about what had just happened.Vivian said with a concerned look, "Marcus, I believe the Colemans don't have good intentions. I'm afraid that the reason they invited us to dinner all of a sudden is because...."Marcus smiled as if the situation didn't bother him. "Are you worried they might have ulterior motives? Don't worry. Let's just agree to their invitation. It's just dinner!"Vivian was speechless at Marcus' response. Those people were part of the Colemans.It was clear that they were targeting Marcus. And yet, he was deliberately walking into the lion's den.Although the Colemans held a prestigious position as the top ancient family in Merania, people without a certain status did not qualify to even hear about them. While pregnant, Vivian learned about the Colemans.She began to understand their formidable reputation, especially after learning about their glorious history.Thus, Vivian couldn't help but sigh at the lo
Shye exuded a murderous killing intent. "Yannis, come with me to the Yallops."Starting today, I, Shye Youd, will be stationed at the Yallops' door every day. I will beat anyone who dares to propose to Yolia to death."Yannis nodded and asked, "Understood, Mr. Youd. What about that bastard?"Shye grunted and said, "A man's revenge is never too late. Compared to Yolia, what does that bastard amount to?"Let's let him live for a while!"Since Shye started guarding the Yallops' door, the number of people coming to propose decreased. Shye chased them away before they could even enter the door.After all, Shye was the second-ranked bachelor in the capital, and no one dared to offend him.Just like that, Shye had guarded the Yallops' door for a month.Finally, the Yallops had peace.…Meanwhile, Marcus continued to spend his time with Vivian every day during the month. As for Jill, she was responsible for managing Phisteele Corporation and Tension Incorporated. Jill was a cap
This also highlighted that Marcus' realm far surpassed that of the Colemans, who claimed to be the top ancient family for a millennium. Alan and the others returned to their line respectfully.Marcus surveyed the group with a serious expression. "The technique I'm about to teach you is a special art of breathing. "Although it looks simple, mastering its essence will take at least a year. "Of course, as elite individuals carefully cultivated by your respective families, I believe you can grasp the basics in just a month."The excitement was evident on the faces of the individuals upon hearing what Marcus said. The commander-in-chief was personally teaching them a special art.It was a big opportunity for those eager to level up. After all, the commander-in-chief was all-powerful and mighty. Any technique he imparted to them was bound to lead to significant progress, even if it was the most basic one.Following that, Marcus began to teach them the special art of breathing.
The individuals all listened attentively as Marcus began his class. They appeared respectful and eager to learn. Marcus extended four fingers and said, "Before we officially start the lesson, I'd like to give you a lesson in morals. The name of this lesson shall be 'Respect for Teachers and Esteem for Morality.'"Marcus signaled Edwin and Leona to fetch a small blackboard. Marcus held the chalk and wrote the words, "Respect for Teachers and Esteem for Morality." His movements were powerful."Indeed, you all have what it takes to be proud due to your strengths, for you are all invincible in your respective regions. However, you came to Dragon Training Camp to seek breakthroughs and receive guidance at a higher level."Marcus surveyed the crowd and said, "But no matter how strong you all are, you should respect the instructor who guides you."Each of you is exceptionally intelligent. You should know that Chief Commander Wall would not send an incapable person or someone from
"Yes! He must prove himself. Otherwise, I'm not convinced!""He dares to disregard the Meranian Wolf List top 100. If he can actually demonstrate such abilities, I'll pretend I never heard those words!"As Alan spoke, the others responded in agreement.Chad added, "It might be difficult for him to surpass every member of the Meranian Wolf List top 100, but at least he should have the qualifications to be among them, right?"The group noticed that Marcus remained silent, and their arrogance increased.Zakir was amused. "What's the matter? Are you backing down? In life, you need to follow the rules and not spout nonsense! "Don't act all big if you don't have what it takes!"Just then, Marcus spoke up. "You've all misunderstood. I didn't respond immediately because I was considering how to demonstrate my strength."After all, weaklings like you have never witnessed a true spectacle."To Marcus, these individuals were nothing but weaklings. Despite being invincible in their res
Alan and the others heard what Marcus said, and a playful expression appeared on their faces.How dare this kid challenge them?Alan squinted and said, "You can be our instructor, but you'll have to display enough strength to convince us."You probably can't reach the level of Merania's Four Gunlords and Gary."But you should at least reach the level of the Eight Warriors, right?"The others looked on with a look of expectation.They all looked at Marcus with mocking eyes.Chad, who was on the side, said, "Alan, how about we set a standard for this kid? Only those recognized by the members of the Meranian Wolf List are qualified to be our instructor!""Right!" Alan agreed.Merania's Four Gunlords, Gary, and the Eight Warriors all occupied a place in the Meranian Wolf List.It could be said that the top 100 of the Meranian Wolf List gathered the strongest 100 soldiers in the Meranian military.Being honored on the Meranian Wolf List top 100 was the dream of every Meranian sol