Hearing the demands from outside, Saxon endured the pain and sneered. “All of you have been surrounded by our army. Show me how you're going to leave now.”
Nathan chuckled. “We don't need to run. We merely need to walk out of here. But of course, you'll have to accompany us.”
Right outside the building, tanks, armored cars, and helicopters were all in position. There were also thirty thousand Xyperian soldiers armed to the tooth surrounding the area.
Many snipers were already in position aiming at the entrance from a distance, awaiting permission to shoot.
Just as the Xyperian army was waiting, someone came out!
All the soldiers cautiously placed their fingers over the trigger while aiming at the entrance.
However, they were shocked to see the person who appeared.
It was none other than the Xyperian commander-in-chief - Saxon Murphy.
He had blood and severe injuries all over him. It was obvious that he was in a terrible state.
Meanwhile, Nathan was close at his back, and they were protected in a closed formation by Colin and the Elite Eight.
Hence, the Xyperian soldiers and the snipers couldn't find an angle to aim at Nathan.
Unbeknownst to them, both Nathan and Colin had their guns pressed against Saxon's back.
It seemed that their commander-in-chief, Saxon, would be dead before any of them could make a move.
The commander on the scene was Cody, a lieutenant general.
He frowned at their commander-in-chief, Saxon, being held hostage by Nathan.
Reports from the snipers were filling in through his in-ear right at that moment.
“Sniper One reporting, I'm unable to aim at the enemies behind General Saxon.”
“Sniper Two reporting, ditto.”
“Sniper Three reporting...” “Sniper Four reporting...” All the snipers reported that they couldn't get a clear shot at Nathan, so they were unable to open fire.
Cody turned dour and said gravely, “Enemies from Eurasia, I warn you now to release our commander-in-chief, and you will be left alive. Else, I assure you all would die a tragic death.”
Bang!
Just as Cody finished his words, a deafening gunshot sounded as a reply.
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