At the King of Warriors' competition.
Only officers below the rank of general were allowed to participate.
There were more than ten elite warriors who participated in the competition. Finally, a colonel named Stryker emerged as the winner as he outclassed all his opponents with his excellent techniques.
"Congratulations Colonel Stryker for winning the title of King of Warriors of the West Army. May we invite the General of the North to present the medal?"
Applause instantly broke out from the crowd. Lucas and his officers, together with the tens of thousands of soldiers, clapped and cheered for Stryker.
A soldier politely passed the medal to Nathan, so that Nathan, as an important guest from the North, would award it to Colonel Stryker as a sign of encouragement.
Nathan would definitely not refuse the opportunity to motivate a soldier.
Just when he was about to pin the medal on the colonel, Stryker suddenly stood at attention and saluted.
"Sirs, forgive me for being rude, but may I exchange this medal for something else?"
Nathan replied with a smile, "The medal represents a form of honor. It cannot be exchanged for anything else.”
"Nevertheless, I am curious as to what you are interested to exchange it with?"
Meanwhile, everyone turned their attention to Stryker.
Raising his head and puffing his chest, he declared with his eyes filled with conviction, "I have always admired the God of War. My dream is to one day be able to spar with him."
"I hope to exchange this medal for a lesson from the God of War himself.”
Everyone was shocked to hear Stryker's proposal.
Stryker, the King of Warriors, had just challenged Nathan, the God of War!
Meanwhile, Lucas feigned anger and was the first to protest, "Insolent! Stryker, who do you think you are to challenge the General? Are you trying to overstep your authority?"
Standing straight at attention, Stryker replied aloud, "Sirs, I would not dare to overstep my authority. All I want is just some pointers from the God of War."
Lucas continued in anger, "You're just the King of Warriors and yet dare to challenge the God of War. Aren't you disrespecting the General?”
With his gaze filled with resolve, Stryker replied, "Only a bad soldier would not dream of being a general. Therefore, only true warriors dare to dream of becoming the God of War."
Exasperated, Lucas whipped out his gun and bellowed, "You impudent fellow. I'm going to kill you!"
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