The Deadly Assassin Robin (Tristan Storm) novel Chapter 979

Chapter 979 Might Not Live Up to the Noble Armor I Wear
Watching the teams try to take advantage of the situation and flee in disgrace, the members of Dragon Soul Special Forces couldn't help but laugh.

Even the usually serious Gavin let out a quiet chuckle.

A long-lost smile appeared on his face, once cold and stern for 20 years.

He exhaled deeply, and the biting cold of Area Three seemed to crystallize his frustration and helplessness that had been building up for two decades.

It condensed into a misty, swirling column of vapor, a symbol of the bitterness leaving his chest. In an instant, a refreshing, cleansing energy swept through him.

This was truly a soul-refreshing relief!

A man, a true warrior, should stand tall, unyielding to shame and not afraid of death.

A soldier carries his weapon, always ready to charge, eager for battle, never content to rest.

As a human, how can one cower and live in fear?

When donning armor, how can one forget their mission?

How can our people, as a whole, prioritize profit over the honor of our nation?

We, the warriors, lay aside the concerns of personal glory or loss and stand united, a sharp blade of cold light.

What room is there for the petty to step forward, hoping to take advantage?

Looking up at the towering trees reaching for the sky, a single beam of light broke through Gavin's somber eyes.

In that moment, his smile was one of genuine joy.

This is a cause for celebration!

At an age of certainty, he had witnessed once more the radiant honor that belonged to soldiers.

He thought back to his younger days, full of heroic ambition and youthful vigor.

The moment he donned his armor, his commanding officer had asked: "Gavin, what is the duty of a warrior?"

Gavin had answered loudly, "To ensure the peace of our nation, to fight as long as we live!"

The officer had asked, "Are you afraid of death?"

To which Gavin had responded, "Sir, I fear neither hardship nor death, only that I might not live up to the noble armor I wear!"

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Time passed quickly, and 20 years seemed to fly by in the blink of an eye. The fleeting youth gradually faded into the past.

Yet, on countless dark nights, he still found himself asking—was the passionate spirit of his younger self still within him?

Now, Gavin had his answer.

The warrior's soul still burned within him!

"Dragon Soul Special Forces, listen up! Gather all energy supplies from Wild Wolf and Sakuranian Special Forces. We will take a three-minute break here!"

Gavin looked at the faces of his young soldiers, their passion shining through. It felt as though his lost youth had returned to him.

"Eat, drink, and get ready. We'll head for Area Four next!"

"Yes, sir!" the entire Dragon Soul Special Forces responded in unison.

"Bill, step forward! We leave immediately. Report back with a full survey of Area Four's terrain!"

"Understood. I'll complete the mission!" Bill grabbed enough supplies and quickly disappeared into the dense jungle.

Therefore, in order for the Dragon Soul Special Forces to navigate Area Four successfully, they would need to be vigilant at all times, ready for sudden attacks. But more than that, energy supplies would be the key to victory.

Not long after Dragon Soul Special Forces arrived in Area Three, the L2 Mystic Realm Command Center announced that 38 teams had successfully passed through.

Meanwhile, all 38 teams received messages from their advance scouts.

The commanders of each team were well aware that in such a hostile and harsh environment, survival depended on having sufficient physical strength to reach the end. But that strength relied on one crucial factor: enough energy supplies.

The remaining 38 teams had already expended a significant amount of their energy while crossing Area Three. If they hadn't, they would have already been eliminated.

The energy supplies left behind by the eliminated teams in Area Three were quickly seized by several strong, veteran teams like Autreynia's Sea Lion Force, Tanqueria Special Forces, King Hawk Special Forces, and Centraline Special Forces. These powerful teams had already stripped the supplies bare. No second-rate team dared to challenge them.

To provoke teams like Sea Lion or Tanqueria would lead to utter devastation. As a result, the second-rate teams set their sights on the Dragon Soul Special Forces.

Despite Dragon Soul's formidable strength, they were known for their fair and diplomatic approach to conflicts, built on years of experience in competitions.

More importantly, Dragon Soul had secured far more energy supplies in Area Three than Sea Lion, Tanqueria, or the others.

So, the remaining 37 teams decided to approach Dragon Soul Special Forces. If they could negotiate a deal with them, sharing some of their energy supplies, they might just manage to make it through Area Four.

After a discussion, the commanders of the 37 teams sent a joint message to their respective commanders-in-chief, explaining the urgent situation. The most pressing issue was the lack of energy supplies.

Due to the extreme physical exertion, many soldiers were collapsing from shock and exhaustion. Without replenishing their energy, they wouldn't be able to continue the competition.

With their current energy reserves, they couldn't possibly make it through Area Four. As a result, the commanders-in-chief decided to approach the competition's organizing committee, requesting that the logistics team facilitate a discussion with Dragon Soul Special Forces, hoping they would agree to share some of their energy supplies to help the other teams cross Area Four.

However, the organizing committee flatly rejected the request.

Some members, though, felt that the 37 teams' demand was too widespread to ignore. If ignored, the survival pre-qualification round in such a harsh environment could easily fall apart.

The committee still considered the possibility of negotiating with Dragon Soul to find a solution ...