Chapter 282
Chapter 282 Unshakable
“Instructor Leander? The new commander of the Southern Wyvern Blade p>
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Graham’s words hit the hall like a warhead. The shockwave that followed was nothing short of explosive.
Some of the guests didn’t recognize the weight of the title “Instructor Leander,” but when they heard “Southern Wyvern Blade”, they instantly understood the gravity.
The Wyvern Blade wasn’t just any special forces unit-it was the elite tip of Astria’s military spear. An ultra-classified group that operated above any known battalion or brigade. It held no official designation in most public records, but within the inner circles, it was considered a national weapon-a force beyond convention.
Every member of the Wyvern Blade was a titan in their own right, authorized to act independently on matters of national interest. Even junior members carried clout that provincial governors couldn’t ignore. And at the helm of such an institution stood the chief instructor.
The Wyvern Blade was split into northern and southern divisions. The Southern Wyvern Blade was Astria’s precision blade in the southern territories. Few knew the details of its operations, but all understood one thing: its commander, the chief instructor, stood at the absolute pinnacle.
And now, Graham had just declared that this young man, Leander, had been appointed to that role.
Every head in the room turned as if on cue. Leander, sitting calmly amidst a swirl of armed guards and political figures, suddenly became the gravitational center of the entire gathering.
Clement’s seasoned expression faltered for the first time in years. He drew a sharp breath. Even he couldn’t hide his astonishment.
At the youth table, Martha’s eyes glimmered with stunned admiration, while Sylvia’s gaze locked onto Leander, unable to turn away.
Chairman of Jeff Enterprises, the man who had crushed the Walsh family of Listin, humbled the underworld, and now, the commander of the Southern Wyvern Blade?
How many lifetimes would it take to accumulate those achievements? And yet, they were all wrapped in one young man.
Across the room, Michael’s face was pale and twitching.
In his eyes, Leander was nothing more than a local enforcer from Mornwick, skilled in hand-
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to-hand combat perhaps, but ultimately disposable. That was why he had brought an entire armed unit, planning to drag Leander away in chains.
And now? Graham, an instructor directly under General Leon, had just publicly declared that Leander had been personally appointed by the general himself as chief instructor of the Wyvern Blade.
It was as if reality had flipped on its head.
“You… you must be mistaken!” Michael’s voice cracked. “This man assaulted my son last night! He shattered Mr. Locke’s son’s limbs in public! How could he possibly be the chief instructor of the Southern Wyvern Blade p>
He shook his head, disbelief twisting his features. For weeks, he had overseen the construction of a new Wyvern Blade training facility-he knew what kind of person was expected to lead such a force. And Leander, in his view, simply didn’t measure up.
Graham turned to face him fully. His voice was like a cold blade.
“Michael, watch your words p>
He stepped forward slightly, and the temperature in the room dropped a few degrees.
“Leander was personally selected by General Leon, with full backing from the Crestgate Military District. I was there. So was Mr. Church. We invited him ourselves p>
“He is not only qualified-he is the future of the Southern Wyvern Blade p>
Graham’s gaze sharpened. “You claim he’s a violent criminal? Are you questioning General Leon’s judgment, or the judgment of the military’s highest-ranking officers p>
The implication hung heavy in the air. A few of Michael’s fellow officers began to shift uncomfortably.
Graham continued, voice unwavering. “As for your son, everyone here knows what kind of man he is. You claim Leander attacked him? I think the truth may be more complicated than that p>
He turned to Leander with a rare note of apology in his voice.
“Instructor Leander, if there’s more to what happened last night, please speak freely. The Crestgate Military District will see justice done. If anyone dared wrong you, we’ll settle it by military law p>
Michael’s pupils sh
Leander didn’t rise immediately. He simply leaned back in his chair and gave a faint, amused smile.
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He turned his gaze on Michael. “You say I injured your son. That I crippled this man’s heir. But you don’t ask why p>
“Last night, your son and his friend blocked my entrance, then pretended to welcome me, only to try and injure me with a feigned handshake p>
“After that, they rallied others to surround me. Tried to break my limbs p>
“All I did was give them what they deserved. And believe me, I was merciful p>
He stood now. His presence filled the room like a drawn sword.
“But today, you bring troops to accuse me? In front of all these guests? Tell me, who gave you that kind of courage p>
Michael flinched. He wanted to retort, but deep down, he knew every word was true. Still, he refused to admit it. “That’s just your side of the story. Who can prove it?” Leander gave a cold laugh. Before he could reply, Martha stepped forward. “Officer Quigley,” she said clearly, “I was there. We all saw it. Your son struck first. The others attacked under his command. Leander only defended himself. Besides me, dozens of Shire family members and guests can confirm it p>
Her words landed with finality.
Michael’s face fell. So did Bradley’s. Reginald and Maxwell-formerly full of confidence-now stood frozen, staring blankly.
They had come together to avenge their sons. Michael had even brought armed troops. And yet they couldn’t so much as shake Leander-couldn’t touch him.
Because Leander was the mountain.
All those who had once thought Leander doomed now looked on with different expressions- some fearful, some even gloating at Michael’s downfall.
After all, Leander had once flattened the entire Walsh family of Listin Province and humbled the criminal elite. Everyone present now understood-they were about to witness the return fire of a legend.
And when Leander struck back p>
He would leave no survivors.