Xayne Xavier, The Ironclad Protector

Chapter 1740

Fortunately, the Fran Empire squad leader and the Newcroan patrol leader managed to retain some composure, preventing the argument from escalating further.

"They're not fighting? I'm impressed by their restrain. Let's add some fuel to the fire and make their relationship even more 'intimate'," Xayne muttered as he observed the scene from a distance. He raised his sniper rifle, aiming at the Fran Empire squad leader.

With a gub firing sound, the squad leader collapsed instantly, and panic spread among the soldiers. Fear was evident on their faces.

"Enemy attack. They've killed our leader. We can't let them go!" The Fran Empire soldiers, now leaderless and desperate, shouted.

The Newcroan patrol leader was equally stunned, frozen as the realization hit him. The next moment, his head exploded, and he, too, fell lifeless into a pool of blood.

With both leaders down, the already strained relations between the two forces reached a boiling point. The Fran Empire soldiers, equipped with r