Max could sense that Blackgoat was about to give in to the pressure and admit who was behind the attack.
Abruptly, he stood up and strode toward Blackgoat. He sneered, “No matter whether it's Valmora, Eurasia, or Ariarica, we are all countries that prioritize peace. Today, I came here with Chief Cross from Eurasia to talk to Valmora. Yet, you chose to stir trouble! I can't believe you still have the guts to remain silent when Adolf questioned you. If you still won't confess, do not blame us for being cruel.”
Upon hearing that, Blackgoat looked up at Max with a dumbfounded expression.
He did not understand what Max was trying to say. Is he trying to warn me against divulging that Ariarica was the mastermind behind the attack?
As Blackgoat pondered over Max’s response, Max continued, “Since you refuse to cooperate with us, you shall face my wrath.”
As soon as he finished, he raised his arm at lightning speed.
Snap! Holding Blackgoat's neck in his right hand, he twisted it before anyone around him could stop him.
Plop!
Blackgoat’s corpse collapsed to the ground.
Everyone around him had to take a while to process what just happened.
Staring at Max, Nathan's lips lifted into an amused smile.
On the other hand, Adolf looked distraught. Frustrated, he yelled, “Admiral Max, we wanted to interrogate him further to find the mastermind behind the attack. Why did you kill him?”
In response, Max calmly took out a white handkerchief to wipe off the fresh blood on his hands. While doing so, he caught a glimpse of Blackgoat's lifeless eyes staring back at him.
Throwing the white handkerchief aside, he bent down to close Blackgoat's eyes.
Then, he straightened and replied to Adolf with a grin, “Mr. Adolf, there is no need to thank me for it. Ariarica is a peace-loving country, and we detest such senseless attacks. Since this man refused to cooperate, I did you a favor by sending him to hell.”
Hearing that, Adolfs frown only deepened. If Max had not been a Five-star General from Ariarica and the country's representative, Adolf would have taught him a lesson there and then.
At the same time, Adolf also realized that it could be Ariarica responsible for Blackgoat's attack.
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