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Chapter 1665: Major Montana VS Colonel Bradley!
Colonel Bradley's words plunged the main hall into dead silence once more.
Behind him, Roy and Kimblee exchanged glances.
They hadn't expected this 'fellow countryman' to possess such ambition.
To actually covet the position of Star Realm Army Marshal!
That was a position of the same rank as an Admiral at the Land and Sea Forces Headquarters under the World Government's banner.
They could even participate in the high-level council of the Supreme Military Command.
An existence that sat at the same table as the Five Elders, the Three Great Ministers, Fleet Admirals, and Admirals.
It was absolutely the highest position and greatest honor for an otherworld soldier within the World Government!
Crucially, the difficulty of competing for this position would inevitably increase as the quantity of worlds under rule continuously rose.
In contrast, the previous two Star Realm Army Marshals had it too easy.
They were simply the generals with the highest qualifications found in the Demon Slayer World.
Now, look at these two individuals competing for the next Star Realm Army Marshal.
And this was just the beginning of the increasing difficulty!
However, Roy and Kimblee naturally supported this.
"Hehehehe, such a shocking statement right off the bat?"
Montana Max tapped the frame of his glasses on the bridge of his nose with his finger.
"So, you came here personally planning to kill me if I refuse?"
"That's a suggestion worth consideration."
Colonel Bradley replied calmly, his tone deep and steady.
This caused Major Montana to fall into silence.
He didn't know the other party well and found it difficult to judge the truth.
He could only consider the worst result.
Which was that if he refused, the other party would really kill him.
But he didn't want to die now.
He had finally encountered such a great existence from the World Government.
This was much more interesting than dealing with Alucard.
Major Montana suddenly regretted not sending both Han and Pell out.
Otherwise, having either one by his side would have given him enough confidence for communication.
He had two 'didn't expect' moments regarding this matter.
First, he didn't expect this place to be discovered by the other party.
Second, he didn't expect to encounter someone like Colonel Bradley.
He had originally thought he would definitely be captured alive and then naturally join the World Government.
But now, such an accident had occurred.
"How can you guarantee that I will keep the promise?" Major Montana raised his head and retorted.
He could completely agree first, and after successfully joining the World Government, go back on his word and continue competing for Marshal.
Would the other party still dare to kill him then?
Colonel Bradley replied indifferently:
"It doesn't matter. That would just show you are a man of insufficient capacity, completely lacking the value I deem important."
"I only need you to personally speak the words 'I give up competing for Marshal and voluntarily become your Staff Officer' right now!"
Major Montana sneered, "Are you that afraid to compete with me?"
Colonel Bradley smiled, "Just removing a stone on the road that looks like it might trip me up."
"I'm very curious, do you really dare to kill me?"
"I should be one of the key targets you need to capture alive, and so is this 'doc' (doctor abbreviation) behind me."
Major Montana intertwined his fingers, tilting his head as he asked.
He felt that if this matter were discovered, the other party would also suffer a significant negative influence.
"In a place completely offline, who would know?"
Colonel Bradley said meaningfully.
He displayed the nickname 'One-Eyed Smiling Tiger' to the fullest.
Montana Max fell into silence again.
It seemed there was a third unexpected aspect.
The offline environment created to prevent Yuri from discovering them.
Had actually become a predicament that threatened his life.
He also admired Colonel Bradley for seeing this point and immediately taking action to seize the opportunity.
This was proof of his vision and ability.
However, it wasn't that easy to manipulate him.
"Colonel Bradley, you've overlooked one point."
Montana Max suddenly raised a finger wearing a white glove.
"Oh?"
"Tell me about it," Colonel Bradley raised an eyebrow.
What else could the other party do in such a situation?
He could kill the other party at any moment!
"That is, time is on my side. The longer this drags on, the more people will arrive here, and then I will be safe."
Montana Max spread his hands, looking at the other party playfully.
"Ridiculous, where do you get the time? I'll make you face reality right now!"
As soon as his words fell, a red light flashed in Colonel Bradley's right eye, and his killing intent surged.
The blade light in his hand slashed forward vertically, forming a crescent moon-shaped green slash attack.
This caused Roy and Kimblee behind him to show expressions of shock.
They had originally thought the other party was simply skilled in swordsmanship.
They hadn't expected him to have already stepped into the realm of a Sea Star Swordsman.
However.
That Flying Slash, imbued with the illusion effect of Wind Breathing.
Was blocked by an invisible Qi Wall three meters in front of Montana Max.
Major Montana and Dr. Menggele showed no movement throughout.
Colonel Roy exclaimed in surprise, "Energy Shield?"
Kimblee: "But we can't see anything!"
At this moment, the twin swords in Colonel Bradley's hands quickly became stained with a black color like ink.
[Swish----]
The next second, his figure instantly turned into an afterimage.
The sharp Black Blade heavily struck the void in front of Major Montana with a whistling sound.
[Clang!!!]
Indeed, the blade was blocked again.
But this time, two diagonal cracks appeared out of thin air.
However, the depth was clearly insufficient to completely shatter it.
"Glass!"
Colonel Bradley was very surprised.
A glass wall could actually block his Flying Slash and a slash imbued with Haki?
"That is glass developed by this humble one using Obsidian Composite Material. It has the characteristics of high strength and high transparency."
"Unless you use heavy cannons of eighty millimeters caliber or more to shoot directly at close range, don't even think about breaking through it!"
Dr. Menggele Gulande raised his chin, not concealing his pride and smugness at all.
One must admit.
This was another rogue scientist who could be called a polymath.
His research scope covered multiple fields such as biochemical, machinery, materials, and energy.
And he had remarkable achievements in every field.
He also had a very famous line.
[Behind every miracle is science. Theory is leaping forward, research is leaping forward. Natural science will continuously advance through practice. Science will one day surpass Alucard!]
This Dr. Menggele Gulande firmly believed that all 'supernatural' phenomena were actually science, and his technology would sooner or later surpass the 'supernatural'.
Although in the 'original timeline', Walter mocked his technology as a clumsy imitation of Alucard.
But honestly.
Aside from the 'artificial vampire technology' which indeed had problems in that regard.
The others were genuine Black Technology.
Major Montana, who stood before him, was the best proof and work.
As for this 'obsidian composite material glass', it was not worth mentioning.
Next.
Colonel Bradley, Roy, and Kimblee, who refused to believe it, attacked in turns.
But whether it was blade light, flame, or explosion.
Although cracks appeared more or less each time.
There were no signs of shattering.
They believed that given enough time, they could definitely break it, but the problem was that they couldn't drag it out for too long.
Otherwise, once others arrived, their only choice would be to capture alive.
For Colonel Bradley, this operation would then be both a success and a failure.
Montana Max crossed his legs, sitting elegantly on the sofa, his palm supporting his chin, and smiled at Colonel Bradley, who was within reach but could not advance an inch:
"From now on, please give me more guidance, my competitor..."
Colonel Bradley stopped his twin swords, his expression blank.
They silently stared at each other across the thin layer of glass.
Both could see the burning ambition and the unwavering gaze of refusal to yield in the other's eyes.
End of Chapter
Colonel Bradley's words plunged the main hall into dead silence once more.
Behind him, Roy and Kimblee exchanged glances.
They hadn't expected this 'fellow countryman' to possess such ambition.
To actually covet the position of Star Realm Army Marshal!
That was a position of the same rank as an Admiral at the Land and Sea Forces Headquarters under the World Government's banner.
They could even participate in the high-level council of the Supreme Military Command.
An existence that sat at the same table as the Five Elders, the Three Great Ministers, Fleet Admirals, and Admirals.
It was absolutely the highest position and greatest honor for an otherworld soldier within the World Government!
Crucially, the difficulty of competing for this position would inevitably increase as the quantity of worlds under rule continuously rose.
In contrast, the previous two Star Realm Army Marshals had it too easy.
They were simply the generals with the highest qualifications found in the Demon Slayer World.
Now, look at these two individuals competing for the next Star Realm Army Marshal.
And this was just the beginning of the increasing difficulty!
However, Roy and Kimblee naturally supported this.
"Hehehehe, such a shocking statement right off the bat?"
Montana Max tapped the frame of his glasses on the bridge of his nose with his finger.
"So, you came here personally planning to kill me if I refuse?"
"That's a suggestion worth consideration."
Colonel Bradley replied calmly, his tone deep and steady.
This caused Major Montana to fall into silence.
He didn't know the other party well and found it difficult to judge the truth.
He could only consider the worst result.
Which was that if he refused, the other party would really kill him.
But he didn't want to die now.
He had finally encountered such a great existence from the World Government.
This was much more interesting than dealing with Alucard.
Major Montana suddenly regretted not sending both Han and Pell out.
Otherwise, having either one by his side would have given him enough confidence for communication.
He had two 'didn't expect' moments regarding this matter.
First, he didn't expect this place to be discovered by the other party.
Second, he didn't expect to encounter someone like Colonel Bradley.
He had originally thought he would definitely be captured alive and then naturally join the World Government.
But now, such an accident had occurred.
"How can you guarantee that I will keep the promise?" Major Montana raised his head and retorted.
He could completely agree first, and after successfully joining the World Government, go back on his word and continue competing for Marshal.
Would the other party still dare to kill him then?
Colonel Bradley replied indifferently:
"It doesn't matter. That would just show you are a man of insufficient capacity, completely lacking the value I deem important."
"I only need you to personally speak the words 'I give up competing for Marshal and voluntarily become your Staff Officer' right now!"
Major Montana sneered, "Are you that afraid to compete with me?"
Colonel Bradley smiled, "Just removing a stone on the road that looks like it might trip me up."
"I'm very curious, do you really dare to kill me?"
"I should be one of the key targets you need to capture alive, and so is this 'doc' (doctor abbreviation) behind me."
Major Montana intertwined his fingers, tilting his head as he asked.
He felt that if this matter were discovered, the other party would also suffer a significant negative influence.
"In a place completely offline, who would know?"
Colonel Bradley said meaningfully.
He displayed the nickname 'One-Eyed Smiling Tiger' to the fullest.
Montana Max fell into silence again.
It seemed there was a third unexpected aspect.
The offline environment created to prevent Yuri from discovering them.
Had actually become a predicament that threatened his life.
He also admired Colonel Bradley for seeing this point and immediately taking action to seize the opportunity.
This was proof of his vision and ability.
However, it wasn't that easy to manipulate him.
"Colonel Bradley, you've overlooked one point."
Montana Max suddenly raised a finger wearing a white glove.
"Oh?"
"Tell me about it," Colonel Bradley raised an eyebrow.
What else could the other party do in such a situation?
He could kill the other party at any moment!
"That is, time is on my side. The longer this drags on, the more people will arrive here, and then I will be safe."
Montana Max spread his hands, looking at the other party playfully.
"Ridiculous, where do you get the time? I'll make you face reality right now!"
As soon as his words fell, a red light flashed in Colonel Bradley's right eye, and his killing intent surged.
The blade light in his hand slashed forward vertically, forming a crescent moon-shaped green slash attack.
This caused Roy and Kimblee behind him to show expressions of shock.
They had originally thought the other party was simply skilled in swordsmanship.
They hadn't expected him to have already stepped into the realm of a Sea Star Swordsman.
However.
That Flying Slash, imbued with the illusion effect of Wind Breathing.
Was blocked by an invisible Qi Wall three meters in front of Montana Max.
Major Montana and Dr. Menggele showed no movement throughout.
Colonel Roy exclaimed in surprise, "Energy Shield?"
Kimblee: "But we can't see anything!"
At this moment, the twin swords in Colonel Bradley's hands quickly became stained with a black color like ink.
[Swish----]
The next second, his figure instantly turned into an afterimage.
The sharp Black Blade heavily struck the void in front of Major Montana with a whistling sound.
[Clang!!!]
Indeed, the blade was blocked again.
But this time, two diagonal cracks appeared out of thin air.
However, the depth was clearly insufficient to completely shatter it.
"Glass!"
Colonel Bradley was very surprised.
A glass wall could actually block his Flying Slash and a slash imbued with Haki?
"That is glass developed by this humble one using Obsidian Composite Material. It has the characteristics of high strength and high transparency."
"Unless you use heavy cannons of eighty millimeters caliber or more to shoot directly at close range, don't even think about breaking through it!"
Dr. Menggele Gulande raised his chin, not concealing his pride and smugness at all.
One must admit.
This was another rogue scientist who could be called a polymath.
His research scope covered multiple fields such as biochemical, machinery, materials, and energy.
And he had remarkable achievements in every field.
He also had a very famous line.
[Behind every miracle is science. Theory is leaping forward, research is leaping forward. Natural science will continuously advance through practice. Science will one day surpass Alucard!]
This Dr. Menggele Gulande firmly believed that all 'supernatural' phenomena were actually science, and his technology would sooner or later surpass the 'supernatural'.
Although in the 'original timeline', Walter mocked his technology as a clumsy imitation of Alucard.
But honestly.
Aside from the 'artificial vampire technology' which indeed had problems in that regard.
The others were genuine Black Technology.
Major Montana, who stood before him, was the best proof and work.
As for this 'obsidian composite material glass', it was not worth mentioning.
Next.
Colonel Bradley, Roy, and Kimblee, who refused to believe it, attacked in turns.
But whether it was blade light, flame, or explosion.
Although cracks appeared more or less each time.
There were no signs of shattering.
They believed that given enough time, they could definitely break it, but the problem was that they couldn't drag it out for too long.
Otherwise, once others arrived, their only choice would be to capture alive.
For Colonel Bradley, this operation would then be both a success and a failure.
Montana Max crossed his legs, sitting elegantly on the sofa, his palm supporting his chin, and smiled at Colonel Bradley, who was within reach but could not advance an inch:
"From now on, please give me more guidance, my competitor..."
Colonel Bradley stopped his twin swords, his expression blank.
They silently stared at each other across the thin layer of glass.
Both could see the burning ambition and the unwavering gaze of refusal to yield in the other's eyes.
End of Chapter
