Along the way, Killer Wolf was filled with a sense of dejection. “And here I was, thinking that I could stand toe to toe with you after achieving Ultimate Class. I didn't expect the combined strength of the three of us to be only enough to attain a draw with you. This is humiliating.”
“Sole Wolf, train with us when you're free. You can help provide us with some real-life battle experience. Judging from our fight with you just now, that was the only thing we lacked.”
“Forget it. Are you trying to tire me out? Now that I'm second-in-command in the base, I have to refine spiritual iron during the day and train soldiers at night. I barely have enough time, and yet, you want me to train with you? Can you bear to let me suffer that way?”
Killer Wolf said, “All right, why don't you find us an elite fighter to train with?”
After pondering briefly, Sole Wolf readily agreed. “No problem. Leave it to me.”
Coincidentally, igniting some conflicts might liven up the otherwise boring life here.
Soon, Sole Wolf brought Killer Wolf and the others to the place where spiritual iron was refined.
Draco and Phoenix were so busy that all they did was throw the newcomers a glance before going back to work.
Sole Wolf arranged for them to work in a corner. “The three of you, just follow what the others are doing.”
Killer Wolf was puzzled. “Weren't you going to arrange for someone to train with us?”
Sole Wolf explained, “Have some patience. There are plenty of powerful fighters here. Let me think about who the best candidate is to train with you.”
“All right. Thank you.”
After dwelling on the matter for a moment, Sole Wolf's gaze finally fell upon Draco and Golden Cicada.
Both of them used to be the commanders of the Northern and Southern Factions' Centurias respectively. Proud of their skills, they were previously the strongest warriors within all the Centurias.
Also, the only person they obeyed was Zeke. Even Sole Wolf didn't manage to gain their respect.
All this while, he felt the urge to eradicate the duo but refrained from doing so for fear of holding back the progress of refining spiritual iron.
Now that he found an opportunity for someone else to do his dirty work, Sole Wolf wasn't going to waste it.
Upon approaching Draco and Golden Cicada, he flashed a slight smile. “Guys, you've done good work today. I'll definitely report this to Zeke so that he rewards both of you accordingly.”
Both of them replied flatly, “Thank you.”
Even though their response intensified the resentment Sole Wolf felt, he suppressed the anger within him and let out a sigh instead.
His reaction managed to spark Draco and Golden Cicada's curiosity.
From their perspective, the brute in front of them behaved in a ruthless and occasionally stupid manner most of the time. However, he never seemed to have any problems before.
So why is he sighing today? Is something finally bothering him?
Draco inquired, “Sole Wolf, what are you sighing for?”
Taking a deep breath, Sole Wolf heaved another sigh. “I'm worried that our positions are no longer secure.”
Hmm?
The curious Draco asked, “What do you mean by that, Sole Wolf?”
Sole Wolf jerked his chin in Killer Wolf's direction. “Do you see the three newcomers? They're really powerful and extremely arrogant. Despite having just arrived, they declared that they'll defeat oldies like us and force us into submission. In fact, they labeled us as unworthy of becoming their subordinates and think they are doing us a favor by allowing us to be in their service.”
This is outrageous!
Golden Cicada clenched his fists and gritted his teeth. “That's too much. They have gone too far! It seems that they won't know who's boss until we put them in their place.”
Draco added, “Hmph! Those clueless idiots must be taught a lesson! Other than Mr. Williams, we bow to no one here!”
Draco and Golden Cicada exchanged glances and gave each other a nod.
They had come to a decision to teach the three newcomers a lesson.
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