Chapter 978 We Can''t Afford to Provoke Them!


    The battle wasn''t over yet for the Dragon Soul Special Forces.


    While the Sakuranian Special Forces were still in disarray, Elliott and Catherine quietly slipped past unnoticed, circling to their nk.


    In a swift and coordinated move, both of them eliminated two members of the Sakuranian Special Forces, capturing theirmander, Theodore, in a lightning-fast maneuver and bringing him back to the Dragon Soul Special Forces'' lineup. This tactic was known as "Catching the King"!


    Seeing this, the remaining seven members of the Sakuranian Special Forces attempted to retaliate and reim theirmander.


    But Catherine''s short de was pressed firmly against Theodore''s throat.


    "Step back and drop your weapons!" Catherine barked, her voice cutting through the tension. "Otherwise, I''ll let yourmander die right here!"


    The seven remaining members of the Sakuranian Special Forces had no choice but to obey Catherine''s orders, stepping back and lowering their des.


    At this point, no other teams dared to approach.


    Theodore and Melvin were stunned by what had just transpired-how they ended up captured by the Dragon Soul Special Forces.


    They had originallye to intimidate this nearly all-young team, hoping to squeeze out some advantage.


    But now, they had turned their own forces into aplete mess.


    If the Dragon Soul Special Forces refused to release them, their entire participation in the international military skillspetition would be over.


    "Let us go!" Theodore and Melvin roared.


    "Otherwise, ourmander-in-chief will file a formal protest with the organizingmittee. You''ll be disqualified from thepetition!"


    Brendon stepped forward and kicked Melvin hard in the chest. "Ourmander-in-chief said that no matter the consequences, we''ll take down every single provoker!


    "In other words, there''s no hope for you to continue in thispetition.


    "But we might not be done yet.


    "Enjoy the air of this mystic realm while you can. After your conceptual deaths, your military careers will be over."


    At the L2 Mystic Realm Command Center.


    Surman, themander-in-chief of the Peacock Kingdom Wild Wolf Special Forces, and Cary Barber, themander of the Sakuranian Special Forces, urgently filed a formal protest with thepetition''s enforcement team. They argued that the actions of the Dragon Soul Special Forces were a serious vition of the rules.


    They demanded immediate intervention from the organizingmittee, calling for the release of theirmander and remaining members so they could continue in thepetition.


    Upon receiving theint, the enforcement team found themselves unable to make a quick decision.


    The issue sparked a heated debate within the team.


    One side argued that the Dragon Soul Special Forces had escted a minor issue into an all-out battle, even eliminating Demberoa''s Crocodile Special Forces entirely and taking control of both the Peacock Kingdom''s Wild Wolf Special Forces and Sakuranian Special Forces. This nearly crossed the line of thepetition rules.


    The other side believed that the actions of the Dragon Soul Special Forces were a result of being attacked by multiple teams in their own territory, and they had been forced to defend themselves.


    Such self-defense was understandable.


    The debate continued without resolution.


    Cyril immediately requested Robin to open the publicmunication channel. "Commander-in-chief Ramsey, themanders of the Peacock Kingdom''s Wild Wolf and Sakuranian Special Forces are jointly demanding the release of their mystic realmmander." Robin''s voice was cold and resolute. "Let them demand all they want. I''m not in the business of just giving in!


    "This whole incident was caused by them, and they need to take responsibility for the consequences!


    "Besides, they have no right to dictate our actions!"


    Cyril paused for a moment before replying, "Commander-in-chief Ramsey, they have now filed a formal protest with thepetition''s enforcement team."


    Robin responded directly, "Then I''ll file a protest too!


    "Being surrounded and attacked by dozens of teams on our own turf-are you telling me that''s within the rules?


    "If that''s the case, then I''m telling themittee right now: I will give the order for the Dragon Soul Special Forces to raid any territory they want, with no limitations!"


    Cyril sighed deeply, knowing Robin''s firm stance would not easily be swayed.


    After his recent experiences with thismander, Cyril hade to understand that Robin''s background was far beyond anything he could imagine.


    The truly ironic part was that themanders of the Peacock Kingdom''s Wild Wolf Special Forces, Demberoa Crocodile Special Forces, and Sakuranian Special Forces had dared to provoke thismander!


    It was a grave misjudgment to think they could handle someone like him.


    The Dragon Soul Special Forces'' youngmander-in-chief was someone no one at their level should ever provoke.


    On the other hand, ording to the rules of thepetition, Robin''s actions werepletely justified.


    He had no obligation to release them.


    Themanders-in-chief of Peacock Kingdom and Sakurania seemed to have misced confidence, daring to speak to Robin in such a harsh tone, demanding that he release theirmander. Cyril suspected that without a substantial trade offer, Robin would never agree to such a request.


    This was his understanding of Robin!


    Surman, the captain of Wild Wolf


    Special Forces, could no longer


    contain his frustration and fired offa question in themand center''s group Commander-in-chief


    Ramsey, are you seriously provoking us like this?"


    Robin''s voice was cold as he replied, "What if I am?


    "You broke the rules first by trespassing into our territory. Of course, we can handle you however we see fit!


    "I warned you before: Challenge Dragon Soul''s authority, and you''ll faceplete destruction!


    "Now, this is your own doing."


    Before Surman and the others could continue their argument, Robin swiftly activated the mystic realmmand. "General Brooks, Colonel Wright, I order you to eliminate them immediately!" Surman hastily interjected, "Commander-in-chief Ramsey, wait! W-we can offer some supplies in exchange!"


    Robin scoffed, "Not happening. No deals, no exchanges.


    "Besides, by dealing with you, don''t all the energy supplies be ours?"


    Robin turned his attention away from Surman and issued his next order without hesitation.


    "All Dragon Soul Special Forces personnel, listen up! From this moment forward, anyone who dares to provoke us will bepletely eradicated!


    "For such matters, you no longer need to ask for my approval just eliminate them!"


    A chill ran through everyone at the mystic realmmand center.


    They all turned their gaze toward the Dragon Soul Special Forces area.


    Gavin received Robin''s order and immediately transmitted it to Dragon Soul. "Attack!"


    As the remaining seven members of Sakuranian Special Forces rushed to save theirmander, they didn''t get far before Catherine and Maverick swiftly slit the throats of bothmanders, effectively ending their lives.


    Theodore and Melvin were executed on the spot.


    Without wasting time, Dragon Soul Special Forcesunched an attack on the remaining Sakuranian Special Forces members.


    In a brief but intense battle, all members of Sakuranian Special Forces were captured.


    Wild Wolf Special Forces and Sakuranian Special Forces were both removed from thepetition at Area Three.


    After dealing with the two teams,


    Catherine pointed her short de at the remainingmanders of the other teams, asking, "Would any you like to test the strength of


    Dragon Soul Special For of fore


    At that moment,manders from several teams simultaneously received orders from themand center.


    "Evacuate Dragon Soul Special Forces'' area immediately.


    "These are a bunch of lunatics. We can''t afford to provoke them!"