The Legendary Man novel Chapter 497

Chapter 497

Essential Difference

Hayes and Andrew’s facial expressions stiffened following the shout. That handover ceremony was merely a customary process with the aim of letting the subordinates know who would be the new army commander.

Unexpectedly, a disruption had occurred before the handover process even began. Hayes glanced at Jonathan. After sensing the latter’s lack of response, he quickly stepped forward.

“F*ck! Which one of you d*mn b*stards objected? Get the hell out now!”

“Sir! That was me!” Following the exclamation, a determined-looking officer in his thirties, who was standing in the front row, took a step forward.

“Cameron Lynch, are you trying to rebel?” Hayes rushed forward while gritting his teeth.

Then, he sent Cameron sprawling on the floor with a kick.

Cameron did not retaliate. Instead, he merely got up and stood before Hayes again.

“Reporting in, Commander. I am not planning a rebellion, but I object to this substitution!”

“Hey, you b*stard! Aren’t you getting more excited to speak after we criticize you?” Hayes booted Cameron and sent the latter flying backward into the crowd. “D*mn you! Do you believe I will strip you of your position as the Third Division leader if you dare object again?”

Cameron got to his feet again. “I don’t mind giving up the position! I will follow you wherever you go. I will object as long as I have to serve under anyone else but you!”

Hayes scratched his head and cursed, “F*ck! Where do you think I’m going? I’m going to Northern Crimson Prison. Do you think I’m leaving here to enjoy my life? Why have I never realized you’re such a stubborn person in the past, Cameron?”

Hayes was about to make a move, but just as he lifted his leg, he heard Jonathan’s voice sound from behind.

“Stop right there.”

Hayes immediately retracted his leg upon hearing Jonathan’s order.

He jogged up to Jonathan and wore a wry smile. “Mr. Goldstein, I really did not anticipate this interference. Please allow me five minutes, and I will make sure he can never speak again-”

Jonathan waved his hand, interrupting Hayes from continuing his speech.

“It is good that all your soldiers only acknowledge you after weathering all those battles alongside you. This signifies loyalty among your troop,” Jonathan said while regarding Hayes with a faint smile.

In fact, that situation resembled how Jonathan had told Broderick at Grand Forest Mountain previously about his soldiers not being cold-blooded, heartless machines who only recognized the army’s emblem.

It seems like Tiger has led the Lumonburg’s troop well.

Jonathan got up and stepped forward before he said, “Cameron Lynch, right? You object to this change in leadership. Can you tell me what’s the reason?”

Cameron replied hoarsely, “Sir, an objection is an objection. There is no special reason behind my protest. All of us had been through all kinds of perilous battles with our army commander. Commander Hayes has brought it upon himself to be sentenced to imprisonment by you because of his error.”

“F*ck you and your error. I was dragged into this mess, all right?” Hayes muttered and widened his eyes after listening to Cameron’s words.

Judging by his demeanor, Hayes might have really booted Cameron to death if Jonathan wasn’t standing beside them.

Cameron glanced at Hayes guiltily before mustering his courage and added, “And now, you found a toyboy to take over the Lumonburg army. I will have to obey his commands in the future, but I will never accept him as our leader. I am not the only one. All the other soldiers standing behind me share my sentiment too. Am I correct, everyone?”

Almost two hundred soldiers standing behind Cameron simultaneously took a step forward after Cameron asked the question at the top of his voice.

“That’s right. We object!”

Taking in their aggressiveness, Jonathan turned to look at Andrew and chuckled.

“Andrew, did you hear that? You’ve become a toyboy.”