gnovel Chapter 97 A Desperate Struggle
Chapter 97 A Desperate Struggle
Chapter 97 A Trapped Beast's Struggle (Fifth Update, Seeking First Subscription)
Aquinado was writhing in pain, his mouth twisted and his eyes slanted, unable to utter a complete sentence. Cold sweat mixed with blood trickled down his chin, and his right arm hung limply at an odd angle. In that wretched state, where was the slightest trace of the Commander-in-Chief's majesty?
Seeing their commander subdued and leaderless, and with the menacing ruthlessness in Chen Feng's eyes and the menacing gun barrels of the American troops looming over them, the soldiers of the Independent Army were terrified and retreated in droves.
The originally dense crowd instantly parted to create a wide passage!
Chen Feng took the lead, his left hand gripping Aquinado's nape like an iron clamp, dragging him forward like a dead dog, while his right hand kept the gun barrel pressed firmly against Aquinado's temple, never leaving his side.
Pang Li followed closely behind, his ghost-headed blade still hovering three inches from Isabella's neck, neither harming her in the slightest nor hindering her escape. He said in a deep voice, "Miss Isabella, if you know what's good for you, don't move. Just follow me obediently, and I'll keep you safe!"
Isabella's face was ashen, her fingers gripping her skirt turned white. She looked at her father, who was being dragged along and staggering, her eyes churning with emotion, but she dared not resist in the slightest. She could only bite her lip tightly and hurry to catch up.
Qian Biao, holding his gun firmly against his shoulder with the butt resting on it, pointed it directly at Liu Heng, who was cowering in the back, and said coldly, "General Liu, I'll trouble you to lead the way! Be sensible and don't try anything funny, or don't blame the bullets for being unlucky!"
Liu Hengfu was in a panic and dared not utter a single word of dissent. He moved forward quickly while frequently looking back at Aquinas, his eyes filled with anxiety and helplessness, completely at a loss as to how to break the deadlock.
Connor, bringing up the rear, stood with his hands in his pockets, his expression calm. He waved to the Marines at the door and whispered in English, "All personnel on alert! Provide alternating cover! Ensure Commander Chen and his party's safe exit from the city! If any Independent Army soldiers dare to open fire without authorization, kill them on sight!"
The Marines immediately obeyed the order, spreading out in pairs in tactical formation in the front garden, carrying their new rifles and scanning the surroundings warily.
Just as the group was about to step out of the front garden.
"Release the Commander-in-Chief!"
A loud shout suddenly came from the porch beam!
Chen Feng suddenly looked up, his gaze sharp as lightning, instantly locking onto the source of the sound!
Marialo Alvarez was standing on the crossbeam, his body taut like a bow, his right hand holding a revolver high, his index finger tightly gripping the trigger, the muzzle precisely aimed at Chen Feng's chest!
"Those ignorant fools."
A cold glint flashed in Chen Feng's eyes. He tightened his grip on Aquinado's neck with his left hand, shoving him forward to block him in place. His right hand, still pressing the muzzle of his gun against Aquinado's temple, shouted coldly, "Get out of the way! Clear the path immediately!"
Otherwise, I'll shoot your commander-in-chief right now!
Before he could finish speaking, Chen Feng noticed Alvarez's index finger twitch suddenly!
This madman! He actually dared to pull the trigger without any regard for the consequences!
"Bang!"
The gunshot was crisp and piercing, the bullet carrying a sharp gust of air as it hurtled straight towards them!
Chen Feng was prepared, and the instant Alvarez's fingers twitched, he suddenly pulled Aquinado forward!
With a muffled "thud," the bullet whizzed past Aquinado's shoulder, piercing his uniform and leaving a trail of crimson blood before embedding itself deeply into the doorpost behind him!
Almost at the same instant the gunshot rang out, Qian Biao had already reacted!
He suddenly exerted force with his feet, and his whole body lunged out like an arrow released from a bow. The scimitar in his hand flashed with a cold light, and he slashed straight at Alvarez on the porch pillar!
Pang Li immediately pulled Isabella behind him, holding his ghost-headed saber horizontally in front of him. The blade whistled through the air, forming an impenetrable defense. At the same time, his eyes were fixed on the surroundings like those of a hawk, guarding against sneak attacks from the shadows!
Isabella was so frightened by the sudden shooting that she trembled all over, her face turned pale, and her eyes were filled with terror. She could not even stand up straight.
Connor's face instantly darkened, his previous composure vanishing without a trace. He barked at the Marines, "Take him down! Leave him alive!"
Two Marines had already locked onto their target. Upon hearing the order, they immediately raised their rifles, aiming precisely at Alvarez on the crossbeam. Their movements were lightning fast; with two clicks, they pulled back the bolts, chambered a bullet, and were ready to fire at any moment!
Liu Heng was terrified, his legs trembling, and he screamed frantically, "Alvarez! Are you crazy! Stop! The Commander-in-Chief is still in his hands! Do you want to kill him?!"
The surrounding independence soldiers were thrown into chaos by the sudden shooting!
Some wanted to step forward to help, but were intimidated by the Marines' guns; others wanted to retreat and hide, but were afraid of being purged as accomplices.
The crowd looked at each other, discussing amongst themselves, and the already demoralized morale of the troops completely collapsed!
Just then, Alvarez twisted his waist sharply, easily dodging Qian Biao's blade. He used the crossbeam for leverage, took a half step back, and stood firmly on his feet!
After regaining his footing, he immediately roared, his voice booming like thunder: "What are you all standing there for! Stop these people! If the Commander-in-Chief is taken hostage by them today, he will surely die! You bunch of useless cowards who failed to protect our leader will also face military law when you return! Since you're going to die anyway, you might as well fight them to the death!!"
These words were like a wake-up call!
Yes!
With the commander-in-chief kidnapped, their return would be a dead end!
Why not take a gamble? Perhaps there's still a glimmer of hope!
The previously demoralized troops suddenly rallied in that instant! The soldiers' eyes reddened, they gritted their teeth, raised their rifles, and pointed them at Chen Feng and his group. Their roars echoed deafeningly: "Stop them! Don't let the Commander-in-Chief escape!"
"Let's fight to the death! Let's take them all down with us!"
A dense array of gun barrels were pointed directly at him, instantly blocking the passage that had just been cleared!
The situation reversed in an instant!
Liu Heng was terrified, his face drained of color. He waved his hands frantically and roared, "Don't shoot! Don't shoot! You'll hurt the Commander-in-Chief!"
But the soldiers were blinded by their will to survive and no one listened to his advice! On the contrary, some thought he was in their way and shoved him backward, afraid that he would block the gun barrel!
Pang Li immediately drew his sword to protect Isabella, the blade gleaming coldly, and shouted sharply, "Anyone who dares to step forward, don't blame me for being merciless!"
Isabella trembled with fear at the sight of countless gun barrels behind her, but she bit her lip tightly, her gaze constantly shifting between Chen Feng and her father, Aquinas, her face full of anxiety.
Qian Biao's attack missed, and upon landing, he immediately spun around to shield Chen Feng, pointing his gun at the soldiers in front of him and shouting angrily, "My general has decreed that those who wound me will die, and those who obstruct me will perish! Are you trying to force us to kill Aquinado on the spot?"
Connor, his face ashen, raised his hand and barked a command at the Marines: "All personnel on alert! Form a defensive line! Anyone who crosses the line will be killed without mercy!"
Chen Feng kept his grip on Aquinado's neck, the muzzle of his gun pressed firmly against Aquinado's temple, and sneered, "Aquinado, it seems your good subordinate Alvarez doesn't want you to leave the city alive at all! He'd love for you to die in my hands so he can take over your independence army, wouldn't he?"
Aquinado grimaced in pain, cold sweat mixed with blood streaming down his face. Every movement sent piercing pain through his broken arm.
regret!
Overwhelming regret instantly engulfed his entire being!
If I had known this would happen, I shouldn't have tried to be clever and not let my cousin lead the troops into the city in order to avoid Luna's eyes and ears!
If they had their own loyal troops to support them, how could they have ended up in such a vulnerable position?
How could he not see through Alvarez's despicable intentions?
In his eyes, the ambition of stepping over his corpse to rise to power and take over the Independent Army was utterly ridiculous and clumsy!
She's just a clown, yet she dares to scheme and plot against him!
But now that things have come to this, what can he do even if he sees through it all?
He even projected his own feelings onto others, thinking that if he and Chen Feng had switched places, he would definitely kill them without hesitation after leaving the city.
Thinking of this, Aguinaldo gritted his teeth and didn't utter a sound, but stared intently at Alvarez on the crossbeam, his eyes surging with hatred.
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