The Deadly Assassin Robin (Tristan Storm) novel Chapter 986

Chapter 986 Fear and Defiance Still Had a Place in The World
The atmosphere in the conference hall was thick with tension and silence.

The reports coming in from the mystic realm war games left every commander-in-chief of the participating teams in shock.

Dragon Soul Special Forces had once again defied all expectations, pulling off another impossible feat.

In the pitch-black, hostile environment of Area Four, they had wiped out two of the top-tier first-sequence teams in a mere five minutes.

They were a force to be reckoned with—an unstoppable, terrifying power!

At that moment, every team started to reevaluate the events that never should have unfolded in the first place.

Throughout the competition, the constant provocations aimed at Dragon Soul Special Forces pointed to something deeper. What did it all reveal?

It exposed the darker side of human nature—bullying the weak, making life difficult on purpose, and conspiring against others in cruel ways.

Those who were kind and compassionate were trampled, while the malicious and deceitful were celebrated.

This was humanity's true nature. This was the behavior of the teams. And this was the conduct of those who thought themselves the elite!

This behavior led to suffering, conflict, and endless battles.

Disaster and disgrace didn't come from the masses—they were the vile outcomes of those who believed they were above everyone else.

Those who cloaked themselves in false brilliance, seeking to prove their superiority, paraded their power and cruelty, turning a once beautiful world into an eternal nightmare.

To challenge such people, only the strongest force could make them understand that fear and defiance still had a place in the world!

Only then would they realize that using overwhelming power and strategies for selfish purposes would only lead to their own ruin.

Those who trampled on the rights of others would face the consequences—no matter how irreversible they were.

Pierre was the first to break the thick silence in the hall.

"On a personal level, I have the utmost respect for Commander-in-chief Ramsey. As a team, he is the opponent I hold in the highest regard.

"At this moment, I must say that any team attempting to take shortcuts in this competition will only disgrace themselves.

"This mystic realm international military skills competition, organized by the Thalrex Order, is designed to unite us against the unpredictable extraterrestrial threats of the future.

"It is not a platform for petty squabbles or selfish ambitions.

"If you lack the strength, then have the courage to step away from this competition.

"That would be taking responsibility—for both yourselves and the world.

"If dishonest and underhanded teams find ways to sneak into the finals, not only will it be disastrous for your team, but it will harm the entire world.

"Being at the front isn't just about glory. As Commander-in-chief Ramsey said, it's about responsibility!

"If you only seek the honor of standing at the front without the capacity to carry the weight of that responsibility, then what's the point of reaching the peak of glory?

"I respect every strong opponent because wearing this uniform represents duty and a mission—not to oppress the weak, but to bring peace to the world.

"Those who deliberately stir up chaos are the true enemies of this great planet!

"Ced, Paul, I won't directly comment on your actions.

"However, when it comes to this bet, I expect you to honor it like true warriors!"

With that, Pierre fell silent.

All the commanders-in-chief turned their attention to Ced and Paul, the leaders of Kangaroo and Maple Special Forces.

Ced from Maple Special Forces flushed bright red, standing still, unable to find the words.

Ced and Paul stood frozen, too stunned to reply to Alexander's words.

They awkwardly lingered in the center of the room, unsure of how to respond, glancing helplessly at Cyril.

Cyril shrugged nonchalantly. "You two are in the wrong. Everyone else is right—if this is a bet, then you should step up and honor it like men and warriors!

"Even if this bet has no legal weight, in a place like this, if you go back on your word, it would be completely unethical!

"How could the Thalrex Order allow a team with no integrity to continue in this competition?"

Paul sighed heavily. "Fine.

"Ced, they're right. We have to go through with the most humiliating decision, but this is our own doing."

Under the scrutinizing gazes of everyone in the room, Ced and Paul had no choice but to fulfill their earlier bet.

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Meanwhile, the competition in the mystic realm Area Four was coming to a close.

Out of the 35 teams that entered Area Four, 27 had made it through without issue, while the remaining eight had been eliminated along the way.

After a short break, the 27 teams that had survived were preparing for the final challenge.

The task: retrieve the qualifying token hidden deep within the jungle, located 300 feet ahead.

The first 20 teams to secure a qualifying token would move on to the next round of the L1 Mystic Realm Semifinals.

The committee headquarters would evaluate the teams' behavior throughout the process to determine which commanders-in-chief and vice-commanders-in-chief would advance.

Five minutes later, the teams stood together, ready, and charged forward toward the jungle to claim their tokens.