"What are you guys doing? Why are you guys running a military demolition exercise?" Supreme Black Dragon shouted angrily."General! General! We're under attack! Armed assailants are blocking our vehicles. They have powerful weapons, and we're doing our best to hold them off," a soldier from the South Canyon Military Headquarters reported urgently."They're courting death! How dare those bastards come here?! Protect the princess!" Supreme Black Dragon roared.Xayne immediately got out of the car, bringing Jessica with him. He stayed close to protect her. With the attackers armed, staying in the car would make them easy targets.Calmly, Xayne assessed the enemy numbers, guiding Jessica to a safer spot. The sudden attackers numbered at least fifty. Usually, Supreme Supreme Black Dragon's men would not fear such a force, but now, with only a dozen soldiers escorting the princess, the situation was dire.However, the Supreme Black Dragon soldiers were highly trained. Despite their smal
At this critical moment, the tactical prowess of the Supreme Black Dragon soldiers truly shone through. The area was a forest, offering ample cover among the trees. They often trained here and were familiar with the terrain. As they retreated, they continuously moved sideways to find more cover.Just a little longer, and the reinforcements would arrive."No, we can't retreat into that clearing. If they throw grenades there, we'll have nowhere to hide. We can't go that way!" A Supreme Black Dragon soldier shouted.However, if they did not move in that direction, they would be exposed to enemy fire, making them sitting ducks."I'll engage the enemy. You guys, get moving!" One of the squad leaders ordered, charging forward to draw fire.Only two Supreme Black Dragon soldiers were left to protect Jessica, one of whom was injured."Princess Jessica, don't be afraid. We'll protect you," the injured soldier reassured her."Okay, I trust you," Jessica replied, surprisingly calm."At ti
"Ah, I can't see! Help!"Several assailants were blinded by the sand and dirt Xayne kicked, rubbing their eyes furiously. Xayne seized the opportunity, pulling the trigger and taking down another dozen enemies.After two rounds of Xayne's bullets and the previous firefight with the Supreme Black Dragon soldiers, the original group of fifty attackers had dwindled to fewer than ten, including Yaori and Enrick, who were still holding Jessica captive."How can someone be this powerful? We need to retreat now, or we're done for. Enrick, grab the woman, and let's get out of here!" Yaori shouted.They had been hiding in the back near the camp's entrance. Using their fallen comrades as cover, they turned to flee."I said, since you've come here, none of you are leaving." Xayne's voice was cold as he charged toward the attackers, taking them down before they could fire.Only three attackers remained—Yaori, Enrick, and one other who had stayed out of the fight until now."People of Drakon
Her eyes sparkled with determination, but the bloodshed nearby snapped her back to reality.It was clear that without Jessica as a hostage, Enrique would have been obliterated by Xayne's attack."Are you still planning to resist?"Xayne appeared in front of the gang leader in an instant.The Supreme Black Dragon and his reinforcements had arrived, surrounding Yaori. Dozens of guns were aimed at him, ready to shoot at the slightest misstep.Yaori felt a chill run through his body. He knew this mission was a failure.Just moments ago, he had almost escaped with Jessica to claim his hefty reward back home.However, this powerful man had appeared out of nowhere, killing all his men and even his most trusted ally, Jerry, with a single punch.He hated this guy to the core."Let go of Jessica, or we'll shoot you dead!" shouted the Supreme Black Dragon."You… you stay back, or I'll blow this woman's head off!" Yaori barked, pressing his gun to Jessica's neck."I know she's a princes
Yaori pointed at Xayne."What?" The Supreme Black Dragon glanced at Xayne, who remained silent."You damn bastard, you killed so many of my men! They've been with me through thick and thin for years. As their leader, I must avenge them," Yaori said venomously, glaring at Xayne."That's impossible!" The Supreme Black Dragon refused decisively.There was no way he would let Xayne die."Impossible? Let's see what gives you the right to say that!"Yaori suddenly pressed the gun hard against Jessica's head, about to pull the trigger.At that moment, he felt an overwhelming killing intent envelop him.Seizing the opportunity, Xayne raised his hand, launching several needles from his fingers.In an instant, the needles flashed in mid-air, striking Yaori's gun-holding arm.With a sharp cry, Yaori's right arm went numb, and the gun fell to the ground.As he bent down to retrieve the gun, a figure, swift as a shadow, charged at him. Then, the figure delivered a powerful kick to Yaori'
After dealing with the thugs, Xayne followed the Supreme Black Dragon back to the command center.As soon as they arrived, a call came in for the Supreme Black Dragon from the northern region."Xayne, something's happened in the Northern Plains!" The Supreme Black Dragon approached Xayne with a grave expression, handing him the phone.Xayne frowned, taking the phone. "What's the matter?" he asked coldly."Commander, our men have encountered trouble. There are casualties," came Ace's voice from the Northern Plains command center, his tone filled with anger and eyes red with fury."Damn it! What happened exactly?" Xayne's face was filled with rage. Training a Northern Plains soldier took immense effort. Each one was precious to him. They were not just subordinates but comrades and brothers."I don't know all the details, but it seems to be related to the Pavona. Our men were likely killed by them," Ace said, his fists clenched and eyes burning with murderous intent."I see. I'm he
Xayne's expression remained impassive."This is the truth. If what I said does not add up, I am willing to take responsibility," Baxford said firmly."Do any of you have anything else to add?" Xayne nodded, turning to the others."I do. Baxford didn't mention one thing. After they killed our brothers, they spread rumors in the international media, claiming that Drakonia coveted their technology, which led to them shelling us. They twisted the soldiers' deaths, alleging that we were attempting to steal blueprints at night, causing the accidental deaths by shelling." An officer raised his hand, his teeth clenched."And you didn't consider striking back?" Xayne asked."Of course, we did, but someone suggested that we should pay attention to our international image, so we kept the anger in check until now," Baxford growled, his body trembling uncontrollably.It was understandable why Baxford lost his composure. When brothers were gunned down and the perpetrators turned the tables, th
In the eyes of the 300,000 Northern Plains soldiers present, there was pride—pride in having many brave comrades, pride in having such a wise commander."Commander, what about the higher-ups?" Ace asked cautiously. It was not out of fear, but as one of Northern Plains's Dracoguards, he needed to consider more for Xayne."I've said that if anything happens, I'll take responsibility. Besides, I'm sure nothing will happen. Drakonia will not let us suffer. Relax," Xayne replied."All right." Ace nodded, no longer speaking, but he also hoped to avenge his comrades."Commander, Pavona is once again distorting the facts in the international news. Do you want to take a look?" Baxford asked.Xayne nodded, took it, and read it."According to a Pavona frontline journalist, the Northern Plains army of Drakonia, aware of its guilt, has retreated a hundred kilometers beyond the border, proving that the Drakonia's military has acknowledged its wrongdoing."It is clear that the Drakonia's milit