Thomas split his lips in a sneer. "The prominent families from Mayberry are nothing compared to what I went through with Mr. Cross last time. Half the world was our enemies back then!"
In truth, Thomas was not exaggerating at all.
Back when the nation was developing rapidly into the great country it was now, a lot of the other countries wanted to halt their progress.
Plenty of times, foreign armies had tried to invade from the North. Thomas, Nathan, and the other North Army members had defeated countless enemies in defense of their country.
Naturally, a lot of countries were none too pleased with them.
Not wanting to waste any more breath on these rich young men, Thomas ordered his men, "Capture them all!"
His men charged over to clash with Mitchell's men.
Thomas' men were all rather strong and had the advantage in numbers. In no time at all, the battle was over.
When they finished, Mitchell's men were either lying on the floor or forced to kneel as they begged for forgiveness.
Satisfied everything was under control now, Thomas asked Nathan, "Master, what shall we do with them?"
"Get rid of the irrelevant men. But leave Mitchell and the rest of the rich young men behind to kneel and think about what they've done!" Nathan commanded.
"Yes, Master!"
Very quickly, all the thugs had been whisked away, and the courtyard cleaned up. It almost looked like the earlier events had not happened at all.
Mitchell and his friends were on their knees in the middle of the courtyard with their heads bowed, looking rather pitiful.
Once again, the Smith family got to witness Nathan's might.
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