Winner Takes All

The military service department was located within Thegiant City and was responsible for recording the military achievements and awards of all units.

There was a long queue at the service department when Jack and the other three arrived with Achilles. There were many military achievements daily that required to be reported and recorded by the three hundred thousand Dragon Cavalry.

It was common for them to make such reports amid the cruel and unforgiving environment.

"Sergeant White, our newcomer had broken record to have a combat award during his first day in service. He is the first one, isn't he?" Debut suddenly stepped forward and said gleefully to Achilles. Achilles nodded, "Yes, he must be the rare few if not the first."

A newcomer to the Dragon Cavalry would be quickly assigned combat duties to assess if he could carry out his tasks safely. But there was an exception to everything and it even caught Achilles by surprise. But this was still reasonable in the northern frontier.

"Then we can certainly brag about this... heh heh heh..." Debut started to laugh proudly.

Then, at this moment, a voice said with surprise, "Achilles, what brings you here?"

Jack looked towards the person and it was a surly and strong officer who looked at Achilles with surprise.

"Commander Shawn, I brought some of my friends to register some military awards." Achilles smiled and replied respectfully to the officer.

"Military awards?" Commander Shawn started to chuckle and then said sarcastically, "Ha ha ha... Achilles, are you kidding? If memory serves me right, you are the sergeant of a new squad and today you simply brought them for a patrol. Why are you here collecting awards?" As he said, several sergeants around them started to laugh.

In their view, a patrol was a simple task to the Dragon Cavalry and at the Northern Frontier, it was as good as going out for a tour of the frontier. How could they have any combat achievements and awards if there were no dangers?

Amid the laughter, Achilles and the other three's smile waned. Jack looked at Achilles and it was obvious that Achilles and Commander Shawn had some previous grudges, otherwise, he would not create a scene out of such a small issue. Achilles was demoted by Zenith to become a sergeant but other officers would still accord him with some respect.

If it was not for the previous grudges, Commander Shawn would not behave that way. A Commander in the Dragon Cavalry would have more class than to do that.

Achilles simply ignored Commander Shawn's sarcasm and said to Jack and the others, "Follow me in."

But just as the five were about to go into the military service department, Commander Shawn suddenly stood in front of Achilles and blocked their way.

"Are you ignoring the words of a Commander?" Commander Shawn could match Achilles physically and was far more menacing.

Then, those who were laughing suddenly shut up as they could sense that the situation had turned explosive.

"Commander Shawn, I'm not under your command. There is no need for me to report to you. We deserve this military award and all we need is the staff from the military service to make the judgment." Achilles smiled and wanted to walk around Commander Shawn.

Smack! Suddenly Commander Shawn slapped his hand onto Achilles' shoulder. Achilles was not prepared for the sudden and strong slap and stumbled a step backward.

Wah... the onlookers gasped. At this point, Achilles' smiled had also waned. Jack, Debut and the others wanted to step forward but Achilles raised his hand to stop them and said, "Stand down."

"Stand down?" Commander Shawn grinned and then chuckled, "Ha ha ha... are you kidding me? You, four rookies, want to take me on?" Commander Shawn took another step forward as he said provocatively.

"What a bunch of brash rookies led by none other than a former Chief Guard!"

"Commander Shawn, you are my superior. I have nothing to say if you want to belittle me. But if you are taking this opportunity to settle our past scores, then I'll caution you to reconsider!" Not only did Achilles stand his ground, but he also took a step forward and went on the offensive, "Although I'm no longer the Chief Guard, I still know the rules and regulations of the Dragon Cavalry. If you want to settle some personal grudges with me, then I, Achilles, invite Commander Shawn to take a trip to Terminal Arena!"

Kaboom! It was as if what Achilles said set off an explosion at the military service department.

Everyone stared with their eyes wide open when they heard what Achilles said. Some of the sergeants' expressions even drastically changed.

Jack was the closest to Achilles and Commander Shawn and he could see that Commander Shawn's expression also changed. Even if he maintained a straight face, it could not conceal his intense apprehension.

"What kind of place is this Terminal Arena?" Debut whispered. Yarol slowly explained, "Before I came, I heard about a place called Terminal Arena that the Dragon Cavalry has. This Terminal Arena is like a place for a deathmatch. Regardless of whether you are a high Commander or a regular soldier, anyone can go to the Terminal Arena and fight. Once the fight is over, all is forgotten."

"Gosh, such a place exists?" Debut was stunned. Even Jack who heard Yarol's explanation was startled. The Dragon Cavalry was a disciplined and professional army. To think that there was such a place to settle personal grudges. But now he could understand why Commander Shawn was so terrified.

Once they were on the Terminal Arena, although Achilles was now a sergeant, he still had the fighting skills of a Chief Guard. It would be easy for him to give Commander Shawn a good beating!

Yarol continued to explain, "Furthermore, there are practically no rules on the Terminal Arena. Rank and status are null and void on the Terminal Arena. Which is to say that if Sergeant Achilles were to go all out against Commander Shawn, it could be a fight to the death!"

"Additionally, it looks like even us rookies can invite Commander Zenith for a fight. This Terminal Arena was even designed personally by him!"Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDrâ/ma.O(r)g!

"Woah..." Debut and Cole remarked in unison.

Debut said softly, "Who dares to challenge a Commander who could decimate an entire city? He is absolutely ruthless!"

As they were mumbling, the situation between Achilles and Commander Shawn had turned white-hot. However, in Jack's eyes, he could see who was the winner and loser as soon as Commander Shawn's eyes revealed his horror.

Smack!

Achilles raised his hand and pushed Commander Shawn away and said, "So, Commander Shawn should cherish your life and give way to me, so that we need not go to the Terminal Arena.”[