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Kolton understood immediately. This was the same move that Lachlan had often used on the mercenary battlefield.
No matter the time, he always kept a concealed short gun in the deepest pocket of his clothes, a tool for both survival and killing.
Right now, this action clearly meant that Lachlan would make a move on Robin. It was an act of self- destruction.
World of Darkness had tried everything to kill the Divine Drakebane, who had emerged as a legend many
years ago.
The final result had been one they would regret forever
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All the powerful fighters sent to kill the Divine Drakebane had been wiped out, along with the organizations behind them being uprooted. World of Darkness had bowed in submission, vowing never to touch the Divine Drakebane again, forever acknowledging his supreme status.
Lachlan, now attempting to backstab this terrifying devil, was living in a fantasy.
After so many years, had his former comrade really ignored all warnings?
Perhaps his son’s death had clouded his judgment, but an old mercenary should never act so impulsively.
Kolton knew Lachlan couldn’t kill someone like Robin, who could make the Aldridges bow down.
However, Kolton could do nothing to stop Lachlan. He had his duty as a guard to uphold.
Before Kolton could intervene, a flash of cold light cut through the air, freezing everything in place.
Lachlan stood rooted to the spot, and a fine crack appeared on his throat.
A thin line of blood slowly appeared at the wound.
Lachlan immediately clutched his bleeding throat, staring in shock at the blue–clad guard who flashed by him.
He never expected this person’s knife skills and agility to be so fast.
So fast that he didn’t even feel the pain.
This was the legendary assassin king’s top killer from the Dark Web, the Blue–Clad Guard!
Lachlan couldn’t make sense of it.
Why would the top killer in this World of Darkness want to kill him?
Lachlan’s legs buckled, and he collapsed onto the ground. His pained gaze turned to Kolton. “Can you tell me who he is?
Kolton shook his head helplessly. “Lachlan, I warned you. But you refused to listen. He is the one you should never provoke–the Divine Drakebane!”
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Lachlan’s eyes glowed with a sudden realization.
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He struggled to look at Robin’s towering figure in the distance, a man whose greatness was beyond his
reach.
And in that moment, everything went black, and he fell into the abyss of time and space.
Meanwhile, following behind, Trix had no idea what had just transpired.
The speed of the blue–clad guard’s strike left her deeply shocked.
From her perspective, she had never seen such a top–tier assassin from World of Darkness.
Her sharp eye recognized that this blue–clad guard was leagues ahead of her in skill.
“Why did the blue–clad guards kill Lachlan?” Trix whispered in shock, glancing at the lifeless body of Lachlan.
Zayden, walking ahead, lowered his voice. “Did you not see the suppressed pistol in Lachlan’s pocket?”
“Was he going to assassinate Mr. Ramsey?” Trix asked, her eyes wide with disbelief.
“Isn’t that obvious?” Zayden smirked. “He overestimated himself.”
Trix turned her gaze back to Robin’s distant figure. “Wait, that blue–clad guard–he’s one of Mr. Ramsey’s bodyguards, right?”
“Isn’t that obvious?” Zayden whispered.
“Mr. Ramsey has always had four of the world’s top killers by his side. They’re not people like you, and I can’t even compare to.
“Someone like Lachlan, so full of himself, daring to take a shot at Mr. Ramsey from behind–that’s just asking for death!
“Perhaps before, Mr. Ramsey spared him out of consideration for his past as Kolton’s comrade.
“This bastard still dared to try and assassinate Mr. Ramsey? It’s his own fault!”
Trix was utterly stunned.
Everything she had seen and heard these past few days shattered her previous understanding and knowledge.
Things that had once been nothing more than legendary stories were happening before her eyes!
She gazed, mesmerized, at the figure of the man who had shocked her.
At this moment, the first rays of the morning sun pierced through the trees in the manor, casting colorful light on the tall, graceful figure of Robin.
The vibrant glow seemed to amplify his heroic aura, bursting forth with brilliance!
Trix quickly walked a few steps and came to Anton’s side, lowering her voice. “Mr. Mickton, I’d like to ask you for a favor”
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Anton looked at Trix’s strange expression and spoke coldly. “What favor?”
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“I was wondering if you could approve my request to leave the Thalrex Order?” Trix spoke, her eyes slyly glancing at Robin’s back.
Anton sneered. “If you don’t request it, you’ll still be dismissed after this trip.”
“That’s even better!” Trix nearly jumped with excitement.
“Mr. Mickton, what I mean is that I want to leave the Thalrex Order and become Mr. Ramsey’s personal bodyguard.”
Anton curled his lips. “Do you really think Mr. Ramsey needs someone like you by his side?”
“Why wouldn’t he need me?” Trix looked at him, confused. “I can do things the Blue–Clad Guards can’t.”
“Dream on!” Anton shook his head. “Don’t even think about it!”
“Hey, Mr. Mickton, I’m serious!”
“I’m not lying either!” Anton didn’t look back, following Robin out of the manor.
Trix stomped her foot in frustration. “What does that mean? How can you be so sure that Mr. Ramsey doesn’t need a beautiful bodyguard like me by his side?”
Zayden patted Trix. “Stop dreaming. Do you really think you’re better than Luella?
“You’d better go think about your future.
“Men like Mr. Ramsey–without a once–in–a–lifetime opportunity, it’s impossible to enter his circle.”
After saying that, he followed Anton out of the Avington Manor.
Trix stomped her foot again. “Hmph! Robin is still a man! I don’t believe he won’t like having me by his side, 24/7!”
At the luxurious suite in Duskhaven Grand Hotel, Robin was flipping through the intel sent by the Dark Web information system.
Panacea Ocean Warriors Alliance secretly gathered the most influential figures in the World of Darkness. and the top global aristocratic families, preparing to hold a meeting at their headquarters soon.
The goal of this meeting was to awaken the Super Strong Alliance from the Dark List, dormant for 20 years, along with ten top sects that had retired, to join forces against the Divine Drakebane!
Upon seeing this message, Robin smiled indifferently.
These reckless fools! This is even better!
After the upcoming military competition is over, he would investigate all the sects and assassins involved in destroying the Dragon’s manor.
Then, he would wipe out this trash in the Panacea Ocean Warriors Alliance as well!
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Chapter 962 Duskhaven’s L2 Mystic Realm War Game Base
The following morning.
Qacalisle Island basked in clear blue skies and golden sunshine.
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A gentle, warm sea breeze rustled through the vibrant greenery and blooming flowers, while colorful seabirds soared gracefully in the air
All of it came together to add a dazzling charm to this luxurious coastal retreat.
At Duskhaven International Airport, elite special forces teams from 80 countries and regions gathered to take part in the international military skills competition.
Unlike previous competitions, this year’s competition was organized by the Thalrex Order.
Moreover, the subjects of the competition were different from those in past events.
The venue, settings, and props for this competition were all provided by the Thalrex Order’s research department.
They feature high–tech, simulated military training environments arranged in a Mystic Realm War Game Base specifically designed for the event.
A total of 80 national and regional teams arrived on Qacalisle Island to participate in the military martial competition in the mystic realm.
According to the schedule.
On the first day, the preliminary round will last a full 24 hours.
All 80 teams would enter the L2 Mystic Realm War Game Base to compete.
Each team consisted of ten elite participants, excluding the commander–in–chief.
After the first day of competition, only the top 20 teams out of the 80 participants will advance to the semifinals.
The semi–final would be held at the L1 Mystic Realm War Game Base to determine the final champion, commander-in–chief.
The winning commander and their team would gain entry to this year’s Thalrex Order Summit’s Qacalisle Summit Meeting.
According to the spokesperson of the organizing committee’s briefing, the theme of this year’s Thalrex Order’s Qacalisle Summit Meeting was likely to be a simulated war exercise of a space–time interstellar
war.
This was the result of nearly a hundred years of hard work by the Thalrex Order.
It brought together hundreds of the world’s top astronomers, physicists, military experts, space exploration experts, and other top elite talents to prepare a simulated space war of super–time and space earth defense and active attack.
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commander–in–chief of the battlefield universe simulation war.
At seven o’clock.
The car provided by the organizing committee members arrived at the Duskhaven Hotel on time.
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The delegations from the top seven participating countries in the previous competition were picked up early by the organizing committee.
The top seven countries from the previous competitions, ranked in order, were Autreynia, Tanqueria, Sakurania, Hawklore, Pavielle, Peacock Kingdom, and Draconia.
At 7:30 a.m.
Robin, accompanied by Jethro and Anton, arrived at the Duskhaven L2 Mystic Realm War Game Base’s operations conference room.
Cyril presided over a preliminary round meeting for the command teams representing the seven nations.
The rules for the preliminary military drill were announced.
First, this was a brutal elimination competition.
Second, the preliminaries would not be a direct face–to–face combat tournament but rather a mission- based task competition.
Third, while it was a competition, conflicts and casualties within the bounds of the rules were permitted.
(Explanation: If one side intentionally violates the rules and provokes an attack, the other side is free to respond as they see fit. In the event of a conflict, if the violating side suffers casualties as determined by the organizing committee, the other side will not be held accountable.)
After Cyril finished outlining the rules for the competition, Surman Middleton, the captain of the Peacock Kingdom Special Forces elite team, raised his hand to ask a question.
The Peacock Kingdom Special Forces team ranked sixth in the previous international military skills competition, with Surman serving as the commander that year.
“Honorable Mr. Higgins, allow me to introduce myself Major General Surman Middleton, captain of the Peacock Kingdom Special Forces.
“In the previous martial tournament, the Peacock Kingdom Special Forces elite team decisively defeated Draconia’s Dragon Soul Special Forces, securing an impressive sixth place.”
At this point, Surman couldn’t resist casting a disdainful glance toward Robin, Jethro, and Anton.
Cyril furrowed his brow slightly. “Captain Middleton, what are you trying to say?”
Surman shrugged and smiled. “Mr. Higgins, what I’m trying to say is, based on the rules you just announced, this is how I understand it.
“For example, if our team encounters Draconia’s members during the competition, and they violate our interests, we’re allowed to eliminate them according to the rules…”
“Surman, you’re out of line!” Pierre slammed his hand on the table, nearly knocking over the water cups.
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“Are you trying to stir up trouble on purpose?”
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Surman was momentarily stunned, not expecting Pierre Mann, the captain of Autreynia’s team, to defend Draconia.
“Oh, Captain Pierre, I didn’t mean it like that. I’m just asking. If that situation were to happen, we wouldn’t be considered in violation, right?”
Pierre snorted coldly. “This time, you won’t get any chance to pull that.”
Surman laughed, “In every competition or battle, it’s the strong who control the outcome! You all saw how we defeated them in the final match last time. Hahaha
“I’m sure that after three years of honing our skills, our team will be stronger than ever, while theirs will only get weaker!”
Before Pierre could retort, Robin spoke with a detached tone, “Oh really? What gives you the confidence to believe that?”
“To me, on the battlefield, everyone except the champion is nothing but ants!”
“You’re acting so arrogant for a mere sixth place. This is all you’ve got?”
Surman froze for a moment, then burst into laughter. At least I’m still in sixth place. As far as I know, your team has always been at the bottom in previous competitions.”
Robin raised an eyebrow. “That’s because I wasn’t there. Otherwise, you wouldn’t even have the chance to speak here!”
Surman erupted in rage, pointing at Robin. “Outrageous!”
“Get out!” Robin snorted, slamming his hand onto the table.
With a sharp crack, a delayed sound of the table breaking echoed through the room, sending a powerful shockwave straight into Surman’s massive frame.
In an instant, the burly captain of the Peacock Kingdom Special Forces was sent tumbling to the ground. like a flipped shrimp, rolling out the door of the conference room.
The operations conference room at the L2 Mystic Realm War Game Base fell into complete silence.
Everyone stared in shock at the unbelievable scene.
Simmond Yates, the captain of the Hawklore team, shook his head and broke the silence. “Surman, is this. your preliminary round warm–up?”
Surman, briefly stunned, quickly got back up.
He returned to his seat and shrugged. “Looks like I made my joke a little too big.”
An awkward laugh echoed through the room.
Cyril curled his lips and asked, “Mr. Middleton, is there anything you still don’t understand?”
Surman shook his head. “No. Mr. Higgins.”
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Cyril nodded. “Alright, since the rules are clear, I will now announce the details of the preliminary round.
“In this preliminary round, each regional team will draw lots to determine their assigned area and tasks within the mystic realm.
“Each area will have water, food, and various energy sources to ensure the participants have the necessary supplies to complete their missions.
“However, if you fail a task or exceed the time limit during any phase, the energy for the next stage will be exhausted.
“In such cases, you’ll have to either give up or find a way to solve the problem yourself.
“Just a reminder, if supplies run out and can’t be replenished in the mystic realm, participants will die from lack of resources–or worse, they could be eaten by the dangerous beasts in the area.
“So, while this is a competition, the experience itself is as real as it gets!
“That’s the basic overview of the preliminary round.
“Teams from all regions have now reached the designated gathering spots in the mystic realm, and the competition is about to start! We’ll head to the pre–battle briefing now. Everyone, please prepare for the
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The members of the Thalrex Order’s organizing committee and representatives from the seven participating regions all stood up and walked out of the conference room.
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Surman, the captain of the Peacock Kingdom Special Forces, still felt unhappy after being knocked down by a single strike from Robin earlier.
As he passed by Robin and his team, Surman extended his hand. “Young man, among all the teams I’ve seen in past tournaments, you’re the youngest commander I’ve ever encountered. Are you planning to forfeit this year’s competition?”
Robin gave a faint, indifferent smile and clasped Surman’s strong, powerful hand.
“You’re overthinking it. It’s just a game. If you take it too seriously, you’ve already lost.”
Suddenly, Surman felt an overwhelming and terrifying force surging straight into his palm.
The energy coursed through his arm, spreading rapidly across his entire body.
An intense, suffocating pressure made him feel as though his entire body was about to explode.
-After trembling uncontrollably for a moment, Surman finally collapsed to the ground.
Jethro walked up to the pale–faced Surman and chuckled. “Captain Middleton, what’s this now? Are you putting on another one of your comedy routines?”
The attendees who were in the process of leaving the conference room turned to look at Surman curled up on the floor, unsure of what kind of nonsense he was up to this time.
Robin shook his head and said, “Captain Middleton, do you really enjoy treating life as just a game this much?
“I hope that once you enter the preliminary mystic realm, you’ll warn your team in advance not to joke around like this with my subordinates.
“Otherwise, they’ll ensure to give you a good beating.
“Unlike me, they’re not as forgiving. My subordinates never strike unless it’s to take their opponent’s life.”
Surman sprang to his feet in fury, his face dark and menacing as he glared at Robin. “Hmph, just wait.”
“Oh?” Robin wiped his palm with a look of disdain, shaking his head indifferently.
“It seems like your team is in for a major setback in today’s preliminaries. Whether all ten of your members will make it out is still a big question mark.”
Surman was about to fire back angrily when Pierre, who had just walked up, cut him off with a cold tone.
“Captain Middleton, are you looking to get beaten up?”
Surman shrugged nonchalantly. “I was just joking around with them.”
Pierre let out a cold snort. “Just a friendly reminder. If you keep this up, you might find yourself tossed
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“Let’s go, Captain Middleton. Pierre might be right this time,” Simmond said as he wrapped an arm around Surman’s shoulder, guiding him toward the exit while speaking in a low voice.
“Here’s some advice. Don’t openly provoke that Robin. He doesn’t seem like a particularly friendly guy.”
Surman froze in shock for a moment.
Pierre and Simmond–both top–tier powerhouses–showing this level of respect toward Robin?
Surman didn’t press the issue further and followed Simmond out of the conference room without protest.
Once the representatives from the participating nations and the committee members had all left, Cyril called out to Robin.
“Mr. Ramsey, please wait a moment.”
After closing the conference room door, Cyril offered an apologetic smile. “Mr. Ramsey, I apologize for the abruptness of keeping you behind, but I had to do this.”
Robin studied Cyril with an impassive expression, “Go ahead. What is it?”
“Mr. Ramsey,” Cyril began cautiously, “I’d like to ask a question I probably shouldn’t. This question has been bothering me for days.”
Robin raised an eyebrow slightly. “Is it about Young Lord Dragon?”
Cyril nodded. “Mr. Ramsey, do you two share some kind of blood relationship?”
Robin stared into Cyril’s eyes for a long moment, making him feel unnerved. “What relationship I have with Young Lord Dragon is none of your concern.
“But I’d like to know why, after Young Lord Dragon attended the Thalrex Order’s Qacalisle Summit Meeting back then, he mysteriously disappeared upon returning back to his home country. You should have some idea about that, shouldn’t you?”
Cyril froze, a flicker of panic flashing through his eyes. Mr. Ramsey, I … I’m not really sure about that…‘
Robin firmly placed a hand on Cyril’s shoulder.
Cyril’s legs buckled, and he collapsed into the chair, visibly shaken. “Mr. Ramsey, this matter… You’ll understand after you experience it yourself.”
“I understand!” Robin replied with a cold smile. “But there’s one more thing you have to answer.
I can’t say.
“Twenty years ago, when the Thalrex Order hosted its first military martial tournament, you participated as a special envoy assistant.
“That year, the envoy was Sergio Curnow, and both he and his wife are astronomers.
“During the conference, Sergio and his wife, Jenna Curnow, gifted Young Lord Dragon a pair of Emberleaf Fan.
“As far as I know, that afternoon, Sergio and Jenna had private conversation with the Young Lord for the entire afternoon.
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“What exactly did they discuss?”
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Cyril broke into a cold sweat, visibly nervous. “Mr. Ramsey, I know what you’re talking about. However, that afternoon, I wasn’t qualified to be involved in their private discussion.
“I remember that three elite guards were stationed outside the private meeting room, and even the staff who brought in tea were not allowed to approach.
“What exactly they talked about, I truly don’t know.”
Robin patted Cyril’s shoulder gently. “Relax, Mr. Higgins.
“Now, what is the current situation with Sergio and Jenna?”
Cyril shrugged his shoulders. “They’ve been leading the core research projects for the Thalrex Order. The design of this Mystic Realm War Game Base, for instance, is a masterpiece from their first laboratory.
“If you want to know the true content of that private discussion from 20 years ago, or what really happened to Young Lord Dragon, you’ll need to get yourself an entry ticket to the Qacalisle Summit Meeting.
“Then, Sergio and Jenna will explain all your questions, including where Young Lord Dragon actually went.”
At 8:10 a.m.
L2 Mystic Realm War Game Base parade ground, Duskhaven.
Military elites from 80 countries and regions around the world stood in orderly rows, entering one after another.
After listening to the briefing on the competition rules from the judges, each team waited for their respective commanders to deliver their speeches.
During the preliminary phase, the team commanders would not enter the mystic realm.
Outside the Mystic Realm War Game Base, dedicated command platforms were set up for each representative team.
The commanders of each team would give on–site instructions via wireless communication.
Robin approached the Draconia team.
For this competition, Draconia selected its elite participants under the direct training and evaluation of the Twelve Great Warriors of Dragon Soul, choosing ten outstanding team members.
They were: Gavin, Freya, Talia, Catherine, Bill, George, Maverick, Brendon, Elliott, and Ernest.
“Fellow warriors, congratulations on passing the evaluation of the Twelve Great Warriors of Dragon Soul and making it to the Qacalisle Island tournament base
“However, the real test is only just beginning.
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“The subjects of this military martial tournament are all brand new, or you could say, unknown.
“In my opinion, this is the true martial tournament!
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“Because all wars are not just a repetition of training exercises. They are filled with surprises, accidents, and the unpredictable.
“This demands that we push ourselves to the limit, tapping into all of our skills and abilities to face the unknowns that we fear.
“Comrades, this is not just a competition–this is a war
“Only by fighting with everything we have, with no room for retreat, will we be able to exit the mystic realm and claim victory in this preliminary round!”
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After the motivational speeches from each team, the event organizers sent out an introduction to the competition environment and the tasks.
They gave each team commander five minutes to plan and organize their strategy.
The L2 Mystic Realm War Game Base had a total of 80 mission areas.
These areas were arranged in parallel‘ and distributed evenly within the base.
Teams from 80 countries and regions around the world entered the corresponding areas to complete their tasks based on the numbers they drew.
The mission areas in the mystic realm consisted of plains, mountains, jungles, basins, canyons, and a deep–water lake.
Each participating team faced various dangers and unexpected challenges in these mission areas, with the goal of reaching the final destination.
The final destination was a jungle area inhabited by wild beasts.
There, the ultimate task goal–the electronic token for the next round of competition–awaited.
The top 20 teams that secured the token qualified for the next round.
Each team’s members had to be the surviving elites, and they all had to reach the jungle destination containing the token for the next round in order to complete the task.
Teams ranked after 20th place were eliminated and were not eligible for the semi–finals.
The team commanders did not enter the mission areas with their teams.
However, they could observe and command from the control platform, entering each task area in a simulated, situational manner.
In each mission area, the commander could only give one command.
For the rest of the time, each team’s on–site commander was in charge.
The maximum duration for this stage was 20 hours.
Teams that did not complete the task within the specified time lost their qualification for the next round.
The competition would end once the 20–hour mark was reached, regardless of the number of qualifying
teams.
After familiarizing himself with the specific rules of this stage, Robin immediately devised an overall strategy for the key points of this preliminary round.
First, he appointed Gavin as the overall team leader for this preliminary round, with Freya as the vice- leader. The two of them were responsible for the on–site command decisions..
Second, Bill and Talia were appointed as the two vanguards, A and B, respectively. They were responsible
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In order to conserve stamina and ensure the efficiency of the vanguards, Vanguard A will enter the second area first. Once the entire team has reached the second area, Vanguard B will enter the third area. This pattern will be repeated for each subsequent area.
Third, Robin appointed two logistics officers, Maverick and Brendon. They would be responsible for carrying the surplus supply energy from each stage. Robin established a rule: only half of the supply gathered from each area could be consumed, while the other half would be reserved. The logistics officers would be in charge of protecting and carrying this supply.
Fourth, George, Catherine, and Ernest were assigned to the rearguard mission. They were responsible for defending against enemy ambushes and energy theft during the journey, as well as fending off attacks from the base’s ferocious beasts.
Fifth, Robin appointed Elliott as the free agent, with the flexibility to move as needed and directly respond to orders from the commander–in–chief at any time. All teams would communicate using the newly established code language to ensure the secrecy of the mission.
After making the overall deployment, Robin emphasized that the most crucial aspect of this battle would be the supply of energy. He suspected that the energy supplies provided by the mystic realm might not just be food and ammunition; they could very well be the secret weapon for advancing to the next stage.
Without sufficient supplies, the remaining tasks in the competition would deprive the entire team of the energy needed to continue moving forward.
In addition to emphasizing the importance of energy in this mission, Robin also focused on the possibility that opponents might use underhanded tactics to ambush or sabotage them.
Against such opponents, if they made any attempt to interfere with the team, the free agent would take all necessary actions to disrupt their progress.
Throughout the entire process, the principle will be: “If others don’t harm me, I won’t harm them.”
Any provocation would prompt a firm counterattack, one that wouldn’t cease until the opposing team was completely scattered.
Surviving in the mystic realm requires creating a sense of fear and awe in your opponents. Without it, the team would always be on the defensive.
Next, there were the wild beasts in the mystic realm.
This demanded that the soldiers perform well in the field.
Robin emphasized that this was not just any ordinary competition.
This world’s top military competition allowed necessary casualties after consultation and agreement among senior military leaders of various countries.
Given this, it was a real war.
Robin concluded by emphasizing that, even though there were rules in place, if provoked by an opponent, the team had the right to ignore any rule in order to protect themselves!
He would take full responsibility for any consequences arising from such actions.
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However, if, during this process, anyone showed mercy and retreated, compromised, or even sympathized with an opponent who provoked us, they would be expelled from the Draconia team, even if they won the competition in the end!
In short, once you step into the mystic realm, only fists and blades count!
The five–minute pre–battle briefing ended, and the teams received the equipment distributed by the organizers.
Each team member was given only a military dagger and a canteen.
Robin shook hands with each participating elite.
When it came to Freya, she tightly gripped Robin’s hand. In a moment of excitement, she threw herself into his arms, catching Robin completely off guard.
She hugged him tightly before quickly turning and walking away.
Talia and Catherine saw this and couldn’t hold back their impulse to hug Robin either, so they both rushed at him from either side.
Robin quickly pushed them away. “Alright, the competition is about to start…
“No, I want a hug too!”
Robin said seriously, “After we get the token for the next round, I’ll give you all the hugs you want!”
“Deal!” Catherine replied firmly. “We’ll definitely get the token!”
While Robin was looking down, the two women seized the opportunity to plant a hard kiss on his cheeks, one on each side.
D*mn!
I was ambushed by these two women.
Surman, the captain of the Peacock Kingdom Special Forces elite team, sneered in disdain and said to his teammate, “Draconia sent a pampered brat this time. I bet they’ll be lucky if they even make it to the next round.
“Remember, look for the right moment to cause them some trouble.
“I’ve seen the arrangement of the areas. Our teams are closest to Sakurania, Vailia, and Demberoa.
“You can team up with them to take down Draconia’s team. That way, we’ll have one less opponent in the next round.
“Then, we’ll look for a chance to ditch Vailia and the other teams…
This was not just the mindset of the Peacock Kingdom Special Forces; teams from all participating countries and regions shared the same thoughts.
This was a battlefield where only the strong could make it to the end.
The elites from 80 countries were preparing for a competition that was more like a war than a game.
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As for the rules of the competition, they were nothing but formalities.
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The only truth was to fight through each challenge, defeat every opponent, and charge forward to the end.
At 8:30, all the national teams entered area 1.
Each team’s commander also took their designated seat in the command center.
Each of the 80 commander seats was in a totally separate, isolated compartment.
Each commander could only see what happened in the space of their own team’s respective areas.
As soon as they entered the mystic realm, they encountered an unexpected situation.
A member of the Vailia team suddenly fell ill and asked for our help.
With only limited supplies and emergency water remaining, should we share it with them or not?
That was the question!
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The first terrain shape of the L2 Mystic Realm War Game Base was a flat plain.
On this vast, level plain, neighboring teams could easily spot one another.
To the left of Dragon Soul Special Forces were Vailia’s Rattlesnake Special Forces and Demberoa’s Crocodile Special Forces.
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To the right were Peacock Kingdom Special Forces, Wild Wolf Special Forces, and Autreynia’s Sea Lion Force.
Vailia Rattlesnake Special Forces had claimed an emergency situation and requested Dragon Soul Special Forces‘ assistance.
The commander of the Rattlesnake Elite Squad, Colonel Nester Crepsley, had ordered Rattlesnake team members Mario Alston and Lite Grande to quickly carry a female team member to the edge of Dragon Soul Special Forces‘ mission boundary.
“General Brooks, our commander Colonel Nester has asked me to request humanitarian assistance on behalf of our team.
“Our team member Dana Hester, due to severe difficulty adapting to the mystic realm environment, is suffering from extreme dehydration and exhaustion. She urgently needs a large supply and water, or her life could be at risk.
“We kindly ask our friends in Dragon Soul Special Forces to provide some supply and water for our warrior, Dana. We would be deeply grateful.”
Gavin looked at their anxious expressions and fell into thought for a moment.
“What’s going on? Doesn’t your Rattlesnake elite team have an emergency response plan for situations like this during your trek through the mystic realm?”
Mario replied, “We do have an emergency response plan, but we were hoping your team could provide some drinking water and supplies.”
Freya replied coldly, “Before entering the mystic realm each team was given enough supplies and water for only one person. You could say it’s about half of what we normally use for our daily water and energy supplies.
“Each person was given only a small ration. If we give it to this team member who’s in an emergency situation, our team will be short of that much energy supply.
“What I’m saying is, this is a competition. If something goes wrong for you, we have no obligation to help!”
The female–team member from Rattlesnake, Dána, looked pitifully at everyone in Dragon Soul Special Forces. “Please, I don’t want to die.
“Aren’t you always advocating selflessness, helping others, and emphasizing humanitarianism?
“When I was a child, I went to your place with my father, and I really loved it there.
“At that time, I heard you say that friendship comes fir, competition second. I hope you can lend me a
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“You also follow the words of the sages that the benevolent love others.
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“I believe you are a team of righteousness. Seeing me, a weak woman, facing death, I’m sure you’ll all reach out to help me.”
Before Freya and Gavin could speak, Brendon looked at the beautiful Rattlesnake team member, Dana, and immediately felt a pang of sympathy.
“Captain Brooks, Colonel Wright, this isn’t a big deal. I don’t need my energy or water, I can give it to
Dana.
“Considering the temperature here, I predict the next area will definitely be a scorching one.
“If Dana doesn’t get supply soon, she really could die from heatstroke and dehydration.”
Maverick slapped Brendon on the head. “I remind you, each of us only has this little bit of supply. If we can’t keep going, you’ll slow down the whole Dragon Soul Special Forces!”
Brendon shrugged. “It’s fine. I rarely take in energy or drink water during training.
“Without water or energy, I can still last 48 hours and maintain peak condition.
“You’re so amazing! I really envy you.” Dana, the female team member from Rattlesnake, lifted her weary eyes to look at Brendon, her gaze filled with admiration and affection.
She didn’t forget to add, “What’s your name? Honestly, you’re the most handsome man I’ve ever seen. I like you, someone who can strictly push himself in daily life, a true hero.
“If I survive, I’ll find you after the competition.
“I’ll definitely tell all my friends about this legendary story of yours ..
As she spoke, tears began to well up in her beautiful eyes.
”
“Uh, Ms. Hester, please don’t get too excited. I’ll ask my superior about lending you my supplies. You’ll be fine.
“Just remember, you have to stay alive!”
Catherine curled her lip. “Brendon, can’t you see she’s using a beauty trick? Are you missing a few screws up there?
“You don’t even know if you can complete the mission, and yet you’re acting like a saint!”
Brendon shot a glare at Catherine. “My business is none of your concern!
“My grandfather taught me since I was young that I must learn to help others.
“Even if it means going hungry or enduring some hardship myself, I should give to those in urgent need!
“Since we’re all in this tough situation together, of course, I should lend a helping hand.
“Moreover, this little supply and water is of no use to me. Using them to help someone in need is accumulating good deeds!”
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Talia snorted. “Brendon, have you lost your mind?
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“Everyone only has one share of supply and water. Why doesn’t she use her own instead of asking us for help?
“And why aren’t her own teammates giving up their share to help her?”
Before Talia and Catherine could continue criticizing Brendon, Dana quickly spoke, her voice full of desperation. “I… I drank part of my share earlier because I lost too much water… I’m afraid it won’t be enough for what’s coming.”
Freya sneered. “What about your own teammates?”
Dana’s eyes
filled with tears as she looked at Brendon, her voice shaky. “They … they’re not as capable as your Dragon Soul Special Forces. That water is their life–saving water, and … they’re so selfish, they won’t give me any.”.
“And our supply and water aren’t life–saving?” Freya said darkly, her face clouded with frustration.
“You’re much stronger than we are. If you’re short on a bit of supply, you’ll definitely be able to make it to the end,” Dana said, ignoring Freya and turning her pitiful gaze back to Brendon. “Handsome, what’s your name?”
Brendon quickly responded, “My name is Brendon Cunningham.”
“Alright then,” Dana sighed. “Since your teammates don’t want to let you give me your supplies to save my life, I won’t blame you. I can only blame myself for not training properly and not being skilled enough.
“It’s a pity, I’ll never get to see my mom again.”
Brendon spoke directly, “It’s okay, this little bit of water and supply isn’t a big deal. I’ll convince our captain to let me give you my share to save your life!”
Freya snapped coldly, “Brendon, what are you doing?”
Brendon stood at attention and gave a serious salute. “Colonel Wright, please let me help her. She’s just a weak woman.”
At that moment, Freya’s earpiece crackled with Robin’s voice from the command center.
“Freya, let him do it!
“This kid won’t learn until he sees a real–life version of the farmer and the snake. He’s just going to keep acting like an idiot otherwise!”
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Freya understood that this was Robin’s well–intentione lesson.
He was giving Brendon a real–life education.
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Not all kindness and selfless giving in this world could guarantee that it would be met with sincerity in
return.
Whether it was in a competition, a war, or even in real life.
Many people were still recipients of help themselves but were generous in offering assistance to others.
Once someone fell into a difficult situation, those who had once received kindness might just stand by and watch, or worse, kick them when they were down.
Someone like Brendon had spent too much time in Southville Residence.
Everything he had seen, heard, and been taught was knowledge from the textbooks of saints
He had never witnessed the cruelty of reality.
To live in this world, the only true foundation was self–reliance.
When a person loves themselves, only then can they truly love others and the world.
Freya looked at Brendon, who was now showing signs of impatience, as if he would die if he didn’t immediately help the Rattlesnake team member.
“Alright, Brendon, you insist on helping Dana, so I’ll let you do it.
“Remember, the choices are entirely yours to make.
“If your actions delay our entire team, no matter your family background or status, you will be removed from the Dragon Soul team!”
“Of course. I always keep my word. Even if I die, it will not affect the final result of the entire team!” Brendon shrugged and gave his only water and supply to Dana.
Dana accepted the water and energy from Brendon, a smug glint flashing in her eyes before she downed it all in one go,
Brendon was stunned, not expecting that Dana would drink up all his water and energy.
The once listless Dana immediately seemed revitalized
She looked at Brendon and walked over to give him a light hug. “Thank you! After the competition, I’ll come find you!”
Brendon slapped his chest with a generous grin. “No problem, it’s just a small thing. Let’s go, we still need to keep moving.”
Dana waved her hand and made a face at him. “Friendship first, competition second!”
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“Brendon, aren’t you disgusted with yourself? Hurry up and go, don’t waste everyone’s time.”
Brendon snorted, “What do you know? I’m setting a shining example for our team.
“The Rattlesnake Special Forces have never even made it past the preliminaries in any major competition. They’re not even on the same level as us. What’s the harm in giving them a little help?
“This is vision! Do you even know what vision is? Hmph!”
Catherine kicked him hard. “Vision, my foot! You’re just looking at her because she’s a beauty and feeling some sympathy.
“Brendon, just wait until Commander–in–Chief Ramsey kicks you out of the Dragon Soul Special Forces!”
Brendon laughed dismissively. “I’ve got enough energy to make it to the end. Why would Commander–in- Chief Ramsey get rid of me?
“Don’t forget, Colonel Wright gave me the order to do this from Commander–in–Chief Ramsey.”
Catherine was momentarily speechless.
She couldn’t understand why Robin would do something like that.
It was completely out of character for him!
She caught up with Freya and, puzzled, asked, “Colonel Wright, why did you agree to let Brendon give his energy and water to that Dana from the Rattlesnake Special Forces?”
Freya paused for a moment. “It was Commander–in–Chief Ramsey’s order.”
“I’m asking why Commander–in–Chief Ramsey would agree to let him do that!” Catherine pressed.
“Hmph!” Talia snorted. “Catherine, you’re such a blockhead! Can’t you see? It’s to teach that brat Brendon a lesson!
“Commander–in–Chief Ramsey wants him to learn what a scheming woman really is!
“The female member of the Rattlesnake Special Forces. Dana, and those two guys did it on purpose–to delay our time and mess up our plans!
“Brendon is in big trouble this time!
“I know he’s already been removed from the list for the next round by Commander–in–Chief Ramsey.”
“Hey, look over there!” Maverick gestured for them to look behind.
At that moment, the commander of the Peacock Kingdom Special Forces and Dana from the Rattlesnake team were whispering to each other.
Their faces were filled with mockery, clearly ridiculing Brendon and the Dragon Soul Special Forces for being so easily fooled.
Maverick slanned Brendon on the back. “You idiot there laughing at you for being a sucker!”
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Brendon shook his head. “As long as my conscience is clear, what do I care about their petty minds?
“Our Dragon Soul team is a top–tier clite force. How could we do something so petty?”
Maverick chuckled. “Just wait and you’ll understand what the harsh reality is!
“Using gentlemanly methods on petty people is like discussing manners with animals.”
Meanwhile, the commander of the Peacock team quietly asked, “Has your vanguard reached area two yet?”
“Yes, our vanguard has already reached the second area Nester, Rattlesnake’s commander, nodded.
“Our advance team sent a message. They’ve already entered the Dragon Soul’s energy and water supply
center.
“We’ve swapped out all their energy supplies.
“Now, this will be interesting. Without supplies and water, how will they reach the finish line? Hahaha … ”
The commanders of the Peacock team and Rattlesnake laughed.
“Let’s go. Let’s get to the second area quickly and watch these fools from Dragon Soul Special Forces struggle without energy,” they said, laughing.
All the competing teams had no obstacles crossing the first plains area of the mystic realm.
They spent an hour and forty minutes to fully cross the plains.
Beyond the plains, the second area was a valley.
This valley was separated from the plains area by a narrow river.
However, there was no bridge, so they had to build one themselves.
Using materials gathered from the plains, two logistics members swiftly constructed a temporary bridge.
After nearly 20 minutes of preparation, Gavin, Freya, and the others successfully crossed the river.
On the rear was Maverick. Seeing the Rattlesnake and Peacock teams approaching from behind, he immediately destroyed the makeshift bridge.
Brendon shook his head as he observed Maverick’s actions. “Maverick, I didn’t expect you to be so
ruthless.”
Maverick snorted coldly. “Brendon, with your kind of attitude, I don’t even know how you made it through the assessment.”
Brendon laughed. “The Twelve Great Warriors trained my abilities. What’s stopping me from joining the Dragon Soul Special Forces?”
Maverick shook his head. “But your combat mentality a whole different story. In this area there are no
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Brendon shook his head. “I believe that all the goodwill in this world can touch others. An opponent isn’t an enemy, they’re just a friend growing and moving forward together in this space.
“As long as you don’t have hostility, the other side will return your goodwill.”
“You’re full of crap!” Catherine said coldly.
“In this world, it’s interests that last forever. An opponent is an enemy, there is nothing more to say!”
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Catherine, Maverick, and the others‘ accusations left Brendon feeling irritated.
He wanted to continue arguing with them, but he stopped himself.
“I’m not going to argue with you narrow–minded, selfish, and small–minded people!”
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Then, he turned around to pick up the broken boards Maverick had damaged and tossed them onto the shore, but Freya snapped, “Stop!”
“Brendon, if you keep acting like this, I’ll request your conceptual disqualification from the command center. You can drop out of the competition right now!
“Colonel Wright, I’m just promoting humanitarian support and showcasing our image to everyone.”
“Shut up!” Gavin said coldly. “This is a battle! Helping the enemy is like shooting your own comrades!
“Brendon, I’ll tell you now. If this continues, I will directly request Commander–in–Chief Ramsey to issue an order to disqualify you from the competition!”
As soon as the words were out, Gavin’s earpiece transmitted Robin’s command, “If there’s any more of this behavior, you don’t need to request it. I’ll directly follow battlefield protocol and declare him KIA!”
Robin’s order was broadcast to every Dragon Soul Special Forces member’s earpiece.
Brendon immediately fell silent, though his heart seethed with dissatisfaction.
However, Robin’s words clearly showed his stance.
If he continued with this behavior, he would be disqualified from the upcoming competition.
Robin immediately issued a second command.
Everyone was to give a quarter of their supply and water to Talia.
Talia would then carry out the role of the vanguard in the third phase, responsible for finding and securing supply and water, as well as scouting the terrain and environment.
Everyone immediately followed Robin’s orders, giving a quarter of their supply and water to Talia.
However, Brendon gave all of his supplies to Dana from Rattlesnake Special Forces, unable to spare any
for his own comrades.
“Colonel Cross, I’m sorry, but I’ve run out of supplies. Once we reach the next area and I get more energy, I’ll replenish yours.”
Talia smiled coldly. “The front is full of unknowns. Whether you can survive without supplies is still a question.
“My extra supplies were given by my comrades, but I can’t share them with you.
“Because my mission isn’t finished yet. I must stay responsible for our teammates and the ultimate mission
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Freya handed another quarter of her supplies to Talia. Take it, don’t refuse! Remember, you must complete the mission!”
Talia nodded seriously, then turned and sprinted off.
She knew that after passing through the second area, without enough water and energy, it would be impossible to continue forward.
According to the rules and assessments of the competition, their goal was undoubtedly to select the true warriors who could survive in extremely harsh conditions.
In other words, the upcoming environment would be even more brutal, and the team’s journey would become even more challenging.
Out of the 80 competing teams, half would likely be eliminated directly by the environment.
Therefore, as Robin had emphasized before they entered the mystic realm, ensuring the accumulation and safety of energy and water was the fundamental core of the first stage of the preliminary round.
Watching Talia’s figure disappear into the distance, a sense of inexplicable guilt welled up.
After all, when his comrades needed help, he felt powerless to assist them.
Because the little supply he had was given to Dana from Rattlesnake Special Forces.
However, the brief moment of guilt quickly faded.
Brendon firmly believed that the urgency of saving others was the greatest duty in the world!
Crossing this river, they entered the second area of the mystic realm–a vast mountain range.
The temperature in this area suddenly changed drastically.
In the previous plains area, the weather was calm and sunny, and there was no sense of danger.
But just across a river, the temperature here suddenly spared by more than 36°F!
The sun scorched the parched mountains, with no shade in sight and no water sources.
The hard stones on the mountains were so dry that they seemed ready to crack open.
The raging mountain winds, carrying scalding dust, seared everyone’s skin, almost causing it to burn and peel.
In front of them stood a 5,900–foot–high mountain.
According to the information Bill had sent, they would only have a chance of finding water or energy after crossing this mountain.
Freya measured the temperature, noting that under the sun, it had already reached a scorching 136°F.
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To minimize the delay in such extreme heat, they had to cross the mountain as quickly as possible.
Before climbing the mountain, Gavin issued an order, No one is allowed to use any water or supplies in their water bottles until reaching halfway up the mountain.
“Only when we reach the halfway point can you take a sip of water to replenish. A second sip will be allowed once we reach the summit, to ensure we have enough strength to get over this mountain.”
Gavin’s command was aimed at preventing anyone from giving in to thirst and drinking their stored water too early.
If that happened, they would collapse before even reaching the top.
In such scorching weather, with a blazing sun and dry winds, crossing a 5,900–foot–high mountain in these extreme conditions would be an incredibly difficult and intense challenge.
The water and energy the body naturally stores would not be enough to sustain the effort.
If they couldn’t effectively control the use of their carried water and supply, it would result in a disaster.
Maverick watched Brendon wiping the sweat off his forehead and chuckled, “Brendon, I’m wondering, without any energy or water, how do you plan on getting over this mountain?”
Brendon smirked, “Maverick, today I’ll show you what true endurance looks like.
“My grandfather trained me from a young age to withstand the limits of energy and water deprivation.
“This little mountain, with just over 136°F heat, isn’t enough to stop me.”
Maverick shook his head. “Brendon, don’t forget, my grandfather and yours both trained with the same methods. I’ve got the same skills.
“What matters is, can you guarantee that you’ll still have energy supply left in the even tougher conditions ahead?
“In real combat, you always save the last bullet for yourself. When it comes to energy supplies, you need to keep that last sip of water to hold out until the very end
“The water in your bottle–no matter how much you can endure–should never be consumed easily.
“This is the basic knowledge for us special forces!
“In the harshest environments, the last sip of water is the hope for survival.
“You’ve given that hope to someone else!
“Not only are you being irresponsible toward yourself, but you’re also being irresponsible toward the entire Dragon Soul Special Forces.
“I believe, with Commander–in–Chief Ramsey’s character, you definitely won’t make it to the next round of the competition.”
Brendon shrugged indifferently. “By doing this, I’m proving it to Commander–in–Chief Ramsey! I want him to see that my energy is enough to endure even harsher conditions than this.”
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Maverick shook his head, no longer paying attention to Brendon.
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“Heh, you’ll understand the consequences of being a saint when the time comes,” Catherine chuckled, then started making her way up the mountain.
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“Everyone, be quiet and don’t speak! Minimize your breathing as much as possible, and set off immediately!”
Gavin glanced around at the eight Dragon Soul elites and gave the order to depart.
Everyone immediately shut their mouths.
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This not only saved energy but also helped prevent the moisture from their bodies from evaporating too quickly.
According to their temperature tests, the perceived temperature under the sun was nearly 140 ̊F.
With the dry wind blowing on everyone, the humidity was almost zero.
The only thing they could do was to maintain their body’s moisture as much as possible.
They had to reach the other side of the mountain in the shortest time possible to avoid prolonged activity in the extreme heat.
Everyone covered their nostrils and mouths to reduce moisture loss and prevent more heat from being -absorbed into their bodies.
In such extreme heat, every step was incredibly difficult
And, the slope of the mountain was very steep.
The first section from the foot of the mountain had a slope of nearly 70 degrees or more.
Even worse, the path up the mountain was rocky and treacherous, with almost no section that was easy to walk on.
A slight misstep would send them sliding straight to the bottom of the mountain.
The soldiers had to practically cling to the rocks as they climbed upward.
The frustrating part was the lack of rocks to grab onto for climbing, let alone any footholds to step on.
It took more than an hour to walk the 0.3–mile mountain path.
Every soldier was almost on the verge of collapsing from exhaustion.
Freya signaled for everyone to stop and rest for two minutes.
Although the surface of the rocks was scorching hot, no one cared about that anymore.
They all collapsed onto the rocks, taking a brief rest.
At this moment, Brendon was still full of confidence.
He proudly looked at Maverick and made a triumphant gesture towards him.
It was his way of telling Maverick that even though he had given his energy and water to Dana from the
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Maverick smiled but didn’t speak.
He knew that the real challenge lay in the second half of the climb.
Standing 0.3–mile into the climb, Brendon glanced around at the neighboring teams.
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The members of the Rattlesnake Special Forces, along with the elites from the Autreynia, Demberoa, and Peacock Kingdom Special Forces, were almost all in a similar position.
Dana from the Rattlesnake Special Forces waved from a distance, her stunning face lighting up with a radiant smile.
Instantly, Brendon’s spirits were lifted, and he responded with an encouraging gesture.
Several elite teams taking part in the competition also paused here for a brief rest.
The temperature continued to rise.
The 0.3–mile mountain path had nearly drained all of their energy.
As the two–minute rest time ended, all the teams set off again simultaneously.
Aside from Vailia’s Rattlesnake Special Forces, who started to pick up speed, the other teams maintained a steady pace.
Seeing this, Catherine became quite anxious.
She signaled to Freya, wondering if they should also pick up the pace.
Freya motioned to keep climbing at a steady speed.
She exchanged a glance with Gavin.
They both knew that Vailia’s actions were clearly part of a secret plot with the Peacock Kingdom Special Forces, using dirty tactics to target the Dragon Soul Special Forces.
Based on their predictions, the upcoming section of the path was likely to contain more energy than the first area.
At this moment, the sudden acceleration of the Rattlesnake team indicated that they had received information from the scouts ahead and had likely discovered a large supply of energy and water.
According to the competition rules, each area where the elite teams from various countries and regions were stationed had energy supplies.
However, it wasn’t explicitly stated that teams couldn’t steal energy and water from others.
In this kind of competition, taking someone else’s energy and water was considered shameful.
But in many cases, success came from being bold enough to bend the rules and exploit loopholes in the
game.
At this moment, Gavin received the information from Bill, who had relayed details from the scouts ahead.
Bill also informed them that two members of the Vaili Rattlesnake team had already discovered the
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Dragon Soul team’s energy storage location.
Vailia’s unorthodox actions had raised confusion among the other teams.
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At the very least, it was common knowledge that maintaining a steady pace was the best way to conserve energy in such conditions.
The sprinting state of the Vailia team could only be described as a suicidal move.
Unless they could completely disregard their future actions and consume all their energy and water right now, if they didn’t get timely replenishment of energy and water afterward, it could be said that their competition would effectively end in the second area.
According to the usual rules of the competition, each team’s designated area only provided enough energy to replenish 80% of each person’s needs.
They were either preparing to abandon the competition, or they had somehow acquired enough energy and water through other means, ensuring they would have enough resources for the final two areas, supporting their stamina all the way to the final sprint.
Brendon watched from a distance as Dana’s graceful figure moved swiftly under the scorching sun, confusion etched on his face.
Suddenly, a sense of loss and unease washed over him.
Perhaps it was because of some kind of spiritual perception.
After running for a while, Dana waved and flashed Brendon a meaningful smile.
Brendon had intended to warn them that such actions were dangerous, but Dana and the members of the Rattlesnake team seemed to be on a kind of adrenaline high, running faster and faster.
In no time, they had created a distance of more than 200 yards between the Dragon Soul Special Forces and the other neighboring teams.
Soon, they crossed the summit and descended to the other side of the mountain.
By the time the Dragon Soul Special Forces and the other teams reached the peak, the Rattlesnake Special Forces members had already sprinted down the slope, having crossed the 5,900–foot–high peak.
The other side of the mountain was not scorched by the sun, and the temperature dropped significantly.
Moreover, the path here was much smoother.
The Rattlesnake Special Forces quickly reached the foot of the mountain.
They didn’t stop, instead sprinting straight to the base of the second mountain.
There, the temperature was still extremely high, with the sun beating down relentlessly, even hotter than the previous mountain.
Without hesitation, they immediately began climbing the second mountain.
They pushed all the way to the halfway point before finally stopping.
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The members of the Dragon Soul Special Forces watched helplessly as the Rattlesnake team crossed the boundary and entered the Draconia team’s energy storage area.
The Dragon Soul team was stunned, completely caught off guard!
“What are they doing?” Brendon stared in disbelief at the scene, muttering to himself.
Maverick snorted coldly, “What do you think they’re doing? They’re in our energy supply area, of course, they’re trying to steal all our supplies!”
“D*mn it, those b*stards!”
But the Dragon Soul team’s position was still over 300 yards away from the halfway point.
There was no way to stop the Rattlesnake Special Forces from entering the Dragon Soul Special Forces‘ energy supply area.
They could only watch in disbelief as the Rattlesnake team took all the energy and water from ten members of the Dragon Soul Special Forces.
Catherine shouted furiously at the halfway point, “You’re shameless! I’m reporting you to the competition committee!”
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The members of the Peacock Kingdom Special Forces and Demberoa team walked over.
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Seeing Catherine and everyone from the Dragon Soulpecial Forces fuming, they sneered and said, “Your complaints are meaningless.
“Because the rules of this competition do not explicitly state that we cannot use the energy supplies of neighboring opponents.
“It’s like on the battlefield. Are we not allowed to use the enemy’s supplies?
“Obviously, it is allowed!
“Just like in war, it doesn’t matter what strategies or methods are used along the way; only the final victory
matters!
“You selflessly helped your opponents, and now they’ve taken the energy supplies needed for the next
stage.
“You have no one to blame but yourselves. You’re naive, and one might even say foolish!
“This is a jungle law–type mystic realm. There are no so–called worldly rules, only the concept of life and death!
“If you go complain, everyone will laugh at you, hahaha … ”
Catherine stomped her feet in anger.
What they were saying, of course, made sense.
In a competition like this, to still fantasize about rules of conduct and civilized interactions…
What were they thinking?
This was a mystic realm governed by the law of the jungle, where the strong prey on the weak.
Everything else pales in comparison, only surviving and completing the mission was the hard truth.
Catherine helplessly looked at Gavin and Freya.
“General Brooks, Colonel Wright, we should report to Commander–in–Chief Ramsey immediately.
“Without this energy, we won’t be able to continue the competition!.
“Right now, all of our energy supplies, except for what Talia is carrying, won’t be enough to get us past the second peak. What are we going to do?”
Brendon was also stunned.
This was the first time he felt the frustration of being fooled.
D*mn it, I’ve always been the one fooling with others, but today I got tricked by a little girl!
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At that moment, Catherine noticed Dana on the hillside, waving at Brendon and shouting something loudly.
Looking at her gestures, it was clear that it was mocking and filled with schadenfreude.
Catherine kicked Brendon’s butt. “You idiot! Did you see that? They’re treating you like a monkey!”
At that moment, Brendon was feeling a bit drained.
When they crossed the first mountain earlier, he didn’t have any energy or water supplies.
He had outright refused the energy and water offered by his teammates.
He had planned to get his share of supplies in this area to make up for it.
D*mn it all!
The Rattlesnake Special Forces got there first!
Brendon had once boasted that by using his own supplies to help the Rattlesnake team, they could all
. make it to the second round of energy supplies.
But now, the scene before him made Brendon feel as if he had eaten a mouthful of dog shit.
Clenching his teeth, he said, “General Brooks, Colonel Wright, I’m going to go and take back all our energy supplies!”
Gavin’s voice was cold as he said, “You stay right there!
“At the state you’re in right now, you’ll collapse before you even make it to them.
“Do you understand now? This is a life–or–death competition!
“Helping your opponents is like shooting your own teammates!
“Without energy supplies, no matter what ideas you have now, you won’t be able to accomplish them!”
Brendon stubbornly replied, “General Brooks, I don’t care! No matter what, I’m going to get the energy back. Otherwise, I’ll feel ashamed in front of the Dragon Soul comrades!”
Then, he turned and charged up the slope.
Freya immediately intervened, “Catherine, Maverick, give him some of your water and energy, or he’ll die
on the way.”
Brendon barely took two steps before he collapsed to the ground.
Maverick lifted him up and shoved the water into his mouth.
Brendon tried to resist, but Maverick landed a punch on his chest. “You b*stard! Do you want to die here? You made this mess, now stop trying to escape it. Drink it!”
Brendon still tried to hold on.
Catherine clanned him across the face “Brendon vou coward! Even now you’re still pretending to he
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“You think dying will solve everything? Drink it!”
With that, she punched him in the stomach.
Brendon felt a sharp pain, then opened his mouth and took a few gulps of water.
His weak body slowly started to recover.
Looking at his comrades in front of him, Brendon’s eyes became teary.
Meanwhile, the Rattlesnake team members were standing on the hillside, cheering and celebrating.
They were waving their supplies and water, showing off and making various celebratory gestures toward the Dragon Soul Special Forces.
Brendon wanted nothing more than to rush up and beat them.
But the distance and the competition rules didn’t allow him to do that.
Seeing the dejection in his comrades‘ eyes, he apologized profusely, “I’m sorry. I was wrong to believe those deceitful b*stard.”
He took a deep breath. “General Brooks, Colonel Wright, please allow me to go and get the supplies back!”
Inside the Dragon Soul Special Forces’s command room.
Robin, along with Bill, the vanguard of the second area, and Talia from the third area, were all on the communication link.
Hiding in the mystic realm’s second area, Bill reported, “Commander–in–Chief Ramsey, I’ve completed the task as you instructed! I’ve replaced all the energy in our second area with bird feces and other bodily fluids.”
“Bodily fluids?” Robin asked, confused.
Bill gave a strange smile. “To put it plainly, I relocated all the supplies and water to another area, replacing- them with bird feces and my urine.”
Robin pursed his lips. “You’re quite cunning, aren’t you?”
Bill grinned. “You said we should fight fire with fire when dealing with such despicable people.”
Robin chuckled softly. “Well done on the mission. But for now, don’t reveal your location.
“Get to the mountaintop quickly with the supplies, wait for the Dragon Soul comrades, and then distribute the supplies to them when they arrive.
“We’ve calculated that they can hold out until they reach the summit.”
“Understood! We will ensure the mission is completed! Bill immediately responded.
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In the third area, Talia had entered a deeper area–a will primitive forest teeming with beasts.
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“Report, Commander–in–Chief Ramsey, I have collected all the energy and water from the Rattlesnake team and stored them in our area.
“Unless something unexpected happens, they shouldn’t be able to move forward at this point.”
“Well done!” Robin replied, “Treat others as they treat you. It’s fair!”
At that moment, Freya made an urgent report.
If Robin answered it, he would exceed the rule that each area can only have one command per phase.
The next phase would mean Robin would have to stay silent.
Seeing how urgent Freya’s request was, he reluctantly decided to take the call.
“Commander–in–Chief Ramsey, Brendon has lost it!
“Now he’s ignoring General Brooks‘ and my orders, insisting on confronting the nine members of the Rattlesnake Special Forces.
“He said that even if it means breaking battlefield rules, he’ll do whatever it takes to help Dragon Soul get the supplies back.”
Robin didn’t hesitate. “Let him go! That’s exactly what I want to see!
“If he doesn’t even have this little bit of courage, then right now, I would have him killed on the spot.”
Freya was taken aback for a moment. “Commander–in–Chief Ramsey, are you serious?”
“It’s not a matter of seriousness. They broke the rules first, so we are free to use any means to retaliate! I’ll take responsibility for all the consequences.”
At the second area of Dragon Soul Special Forces in the mystic realm.
Brendon, after seeing Freya finish her report, asked nervously, “Colonel Wright, what did Commander–in- Chief Ramsey say?”
Freya snorted coldly. “Commander–in–Chief Ramsey said, ‘Let you go!‘
“He also said that if you don’t even have this courage, he can have you killed right here on the spot!”
Catherine immediately became excited. “With a Commander–in–Chief like this, it’s exhilarating!
“Brendon, here’s my water, drink it! Here’s my supply, take it!
“If you can’t win this battle, then you’re not one of us in Dragon Soul!”
Catherine shoved her water and supply into Brendon’s arms, then kicked his butt.
Overwhelmed with emotion, Brendon trembled all over. “Only our comrades can truly be trusted!”
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Maverick also shoved all his supply into Brendon’s arms. “Drink. That’s the only way you’ll have the strength to fight!
“Remember, you can’t disgrace Dragon Soul!
“I promise to complete the mission!” Brendon drank all the water, feeling as if he were on fire, and charged straight toward the Rattlesnake Special Forces.
“Dana, you guys better stop right there!”
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Brendon gulped down the supplies handed to him by his Dragon Soul teammates, quickly restoring his stamina.
At this moment, he was like a tiger charging down a mountain, sprinting full force toward the Rattlesnake Special Forces.
Elite squads from neighboring areas immediately stopped in their tracks to watch.
“What is that guy from the Dragon Soul Special Forces trying to do?”
The commander of the Peacock Kingdom Special Forces‘ elite squad chuckled, “Their supplies were stolen. What do you think that guy could do?
“Obviously, he’s planning to fight the Rattlesnake team for the supplies, isn’t he?”
“What an idiot! I seriously doubt how many of these teams competing with us are even professionals.
“For the past 20 years, the Dragon Soul Special Forces have never beaten us. Looks like this year’s team is
- even more pathetic!
“Let’s keep moving. This kind of low–level conflict is pointless and not worth watching. Let them waste their time foolishly.”
The Peacock Kingdom Special Forces were secretly pleased with themselves–their scheme had finally worked.
Without stopping for even a moment, they continued forward with several other nearby squads, advancing quickly.
Before entering the mystic realm, Gavin had already received instructions from Robin.
Such underhanded tactics had long been anticipated by the Dragon Soul commander.
Gavin and Ernest stayed behind to monitor the developments between Brendon and the Rattlesnake Special Forces.
Meanwhile, Freya led the remaining Dragon Soul members, maintaining their pace and advancing steadily.
They kept a consistent speed, staying parallel to the other teams as they moved forward.
They neither pushed ahead nor lagged behind, maintaining this steady pace.
This strategy served two purposes: first, ensuring they wouldn’t fall behind the other teams, and second, conserving their energy effectively.
According to their plan, they would begin their sprint in the third area, leaving 90% of the competing teams behind.
To secure a place among the top 20 in the fourth area and thereby qualify for the next round.
In less than three minutes, Brendon reached the boundary of the Rattlesnake Special Forces‘ area.
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Dana looked at Brendon’s furious expression and shook her head. “Brendon, I’m really disappointed in you acting like this.
“That being said, I do admire you a bit. Haha, even without supplies, you’re still this strong. Seems like you’ve got some real skills after all.
“Too bad you’re not my teamittate; otherwise, who knows, our relationship might’ve gone further. Hahaha…“.
Dana’s words were dripping with disdain and sarcasm, making Brendon feel thoroughly irritated.
He couldn’t believe it.
Just two hours ago, Dana seemed so pitiful and helpless and now, she was nothing but cruel and spiteful.
“You wicked woman! If I had known you were this despicable, I would never have shared my water with you!”
Dana flinched.
The killing intent radiating from Brendon sent a shiver down her spine.
The members of the Rattlesnake Special Forces immediately stopped laughing, their expressions turning
serious.
In an instant, a wave of searing rage enveloped the boundary line.
Mario, one of the Rattlesnake Special Forces members, stepped forward and barked coldly, “Brendon, I’m warning you. If you dare cross into our territory and provoke a conflict, it’ll be a violation of the rules!”
Brendon was well aware of the consequences.
If he lost control and entered their territory to fight, he would likely be disqualified from the competition.
Worse, it could have a significant impact on the final results for the Dragon Soul Special Forces.
However, there was another possibility–one that would allow him to teach them a harsh lesson without breaking any rules.
All he needed to do was provoke them into crossing into Dragon Soul’s territory to make the first move.
Standing firmly within the Dragon Soul boundary, Brendon let out a long breath, calming himself as he prepared to change strategy.
Whether it was a competition, a fight, or even dealing with people, strategy was the ultimate key to winning.
“Hey, don’t you Rattlesnake guys know what it means to be despicable?!
“I helped you out of kindness, and this is how you repay me–by stabbing me in the back!
“Dana, back in the first area, you were completely exhausted, barely hanging on, and none of your
teammates stepped up to help.
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“I didn’t think twice about giving you the last of my supplies to save your life.
“Don’t you think what you’re doing now is just shameless?”
Dana rolled her eyes and sneered, “Brendon, why are you acting so childish? Don’t forget, this is a competition, not a friendship contest.
“You helped me because you wanted to, I never forced you!
“You’re the one who chose to do that so–called noble thing and helpful. No one made you.
“Now you’re saying this, it just makes you look hypocritical!”
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Brendon shook his head. “What the hell are you even saying? Is that supposed to be human speech?”
The members of the Rattlesnake team scoffed and laughed mockingly. “All it proves is that you’re an idiot! Hahaha…”
At that moment, Brendon suddenly recalled a time when he visited the countryside and witnessed a woman shouting insults in the street.
He was so irritated that he almost felt like going over and giving her a couple of good hits.
He had a sudden idea and decided to imitate the woman’s yelling. With one hand on his hip and the other pointing at Dana, he shouted, “You’re a worthless piece of trash!
“You’re an ungrateful b*tch who grew up eating dog shit! You’re nothing but a garbage loser! You didn’t grow up eating food, you grew up eating shit…”
Just then, Catherine, Freya, Maverick, Ernest, and the others arrived.
Seeing Brendon act this way, they were completely shocked.
Oh my… He’s acting just like a woman yelling on the street!
This wasn’t the polished, sophisticated, high–class Brendon they knew.
No, this was someone throwing a tantrum like a loud, angry person in the middle of a neighborhood fight!
That was a very powerful and intense scolding.
Brendon’s performance was totally spectacular.
In an instant, all the nearby teams that were moving forward were drawn to the scene.
Everyone was taken aback.
The Dragon Soul Special Forces actually had this kind of trick up their sleeve?
At first, the Rattlesnake team tried to stick to their usual cocky attitude.
But as Brendon’s insults grew worse, they were nearly driven to the point of vomiting blood from anger.
With all the other teams watching, the Rattlesnake team couldn’t take Brendon’s brilliant insults anymore.
They all glared at him itching to iumn in
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Seeing it was just Mario, Brendon pretended to back off but his insults kept pouring out, unrestrained.
The nine members of the Rattlesnake team couldn’t hold back any longer and charged past the boundary in rage at Brendon’s fiery insults.
Despite their commander shouting at them to calm down and stay controlled, they were overwhelmed by their impulsive emotions, like devils taking control.
Seeing his plan work, Brendon instantly shifted into a different person.
He stopped pretending to retreat and landed a punch right in Mario’s stomach.
This punch was one of the ultimate moves taught to them by the Twelve Great Warriors of Dragon Soul.
With a single blow, the opponent would be completely incapacitated.
Mario stood no chance against Brendon’s powerful punch.
He was sent flying backward, crashing into his own territory.
All the members of the Rattlesnake Special Forces immediately charged at Brendon.
Brendon laughed loudly, “Today, I’ll show you all what it means to be ungrateful for someone’s kindness!”
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