SWDnovel Chapter 99 A Glimpse of Brilliance in Desperate Circumstances
Chapter 99 A Glimpse of Brilliance in Desperate Circumstances
Chapter 99 A Glimpse of Brilliance in Desperate Circumstances (Seventh Update,
The rain started to fall sparsely again, the fine rain threads weaving a gray net that enveloped the entire Commander-in-Chief's Mansion.
The dense array of gun muzzles remained aimed at the center, the cold metal gleaming in the rain and mist. The oppressive atmosphere was so thick that it was almost suffocating, and even the sound of the rain seemed like a death knell.
Chen Feng gripped Aquinado's wrist, the gun barrel pressed firmly against his temple. Raindrops dripping from his hair blurred his features, but did nothing to diminish the coldness in his eyes.
He glanced at Alvarez, whose face was contorted with malice in the distance, then twisted his wrist sharply, forcing Aguinaldo's face to turn towards him: "Open your dog eyes and see clearly! That shot he just fired was clearly an attempt to use me to kill you, so he could seize power!"
Aquinato convulsed in pain, his broken right arm hanging limply. The rain soaked the wound, and the excruciating pain made the veins on his forehead bulge, yet he gritted his teeth and endured it: "Don't try to sow discord! He's my confidant! I know exactly what you're planning—you want to kidnap me and take me out of the city, then kill me once we're safe!"
Isabella, standing to the side, looked at her father's pained and contorted face, then looked up at Chen Feng's unfathomable eyes, her face full of struggle and reluctance.
She gripped her skirt tightly, her knuckles turning white, and finally mustered her courage, her voice trembling as she said, "General Chen... General Chen, release my father! I can go back to the Chinese Free Army camp with you, and my father will never lead his troops to attack you and your people again!"
Upon hearing this, Aquinado's eyes flickered with a hint of wavering, then with a glimmer of hope. His throat moved as if he wanted to say something, but he ultimately swallowed the words that were on the tip of his tongue.
Liu Heng quickly stepped forward and said urgently, "General Chen! I can also be a hostage! If the Commander-in-Chief dares to renege on his promise and refuse to let you leave after you are safe, I will immediately lead all the Chinese under my command to break away from the Independent Army and become his sworn enemy! Please trust me one more time!"
Believe?
Chen Feng sneered inwardly.
I believe in your character, but I don't trust that madman Aquinas!
He curled his lip and declared loudly, "No one is of any use as a hostage! Today, either get out of my way, or your commander-in-chief will be buried with me!"
Before he finished speaking, he grabbed Aquinado by the back of his neck, dragging him like a dead object, and forced him toward the gate!
"stop!"
Luna stared at the chilling glint of Chen Feng's gun, swiftly drew his sidearm, and said coldly, "Release the Commander-in-Chief! I will accompany you as a hostage and remain under your control for the entire time. Otherwise, you will not be allowed to step out of this door!"
"Don't even think about it!"
Seeing Aquinado slumped on the ground like a dead dog, deliberately slowing down and refusing to cooperate at all, Chen Feng's anger suddenly flared up.
He simply raised his left foot and stomped down hard on Aquinado's intact left thigh!
"Snap!"
A dull cracking sound mingled with the pattering rain, sounding particularly jarring!
Aquinado let out a heart-wrenching scream that pierced the rain. As if all his strength had been drained away, his eyes rolled back, and he passed out!
"Commander-in-Chief!"
Liu Heng exclaimed in surprise and instinctively tried to help, but Qian Biao raised his hand and blocked him with the muzzle of his gun. He could only anxiously pace around in place, sweating profusely.
Isabella turned deathly pale, tears instantly welling in her eyes and streaming down her face, mingling with the rain. She choked out, "Don't hurt my father! I'll go with you, I'll do whatever you say! Please, please, don't hurt him anymore!"
Seeing this, Alvarez's eyes flashed with wild joy, and he roared, "What are you all standing there for! He tried to kill the Commander-in-Chief! Open fire! Attack him all at once! Avenge the Commander-in-Chief!"
His confidants, who were already itching to act, were now completely enraged by these words. They all raised their guns and aimed them at Chen Feng and his group, their fingers tightly on the triggers, ready to fire at the first command. The situation was on the verge of exploding!
"Who dares!"
Connor took a sudden step forward, swiftly drew his sidearm, pointed it directly at the agitated Independence Army soldiers, and shouted sternly, "Anyone who dares to fire is declaring war on America!"
The Marines behind him raised their guns in retaliation, their muzzles all aimed at the restless Independence Army soldiers. Their movements were perfectly synchronized and menacing, a stark contrast to the chaos of the Independence Army!
Luna shouted angrily, "Alvarez, what are you up to! The Commander-in-Chief is still alive, and you're inciting your soldiers to open fire? Do you want him to die a horrible death?"
He turned to Chen Feng, his tone softening slightly, yet tinged with urgency: "General Chen, I know you're concerned about Commander-in-Chief Aquinado's character, but I, Luna, guarantee with my integrity that if you release him, Miss Shi and I will personally escort you out of the city as hostages! If there's any trouble along the way, you may kill me first, without hesitation!"
Shi Lingxi stepped forward, her dark outfit soaked by the rain, which only accentuated her resolute determination. She softly advised, "Chen Feng, the Commander-in-Chief is seriously injured. Without treatment, he will surely die. If he dies, the Independent Army will be leaderless, and you will certainly not be able to leave the city today. Why don't we each take a step back?"
Seeing that the two sides were still deadlocked, Connor quickly stepped in to smooth things over: "Everyone, listen to my advice! General Chen has always been a man of his word. If you let him take Aquinado out of the city, I guarantee it in the name of God—he will definitely release him! Right now, the Spanish are still eyeing us covetously. We don't need to fight among ourselves and let outsiders reap the benefits!"
Upon hearing this, Luna's face was full of conflict.
He knew Aquinado's ruthlessness and understood Chen Feng's concerns, but the situation was already deadlocked, and continuing would only result in mutual destruction.
He remained silent for a long time, his gaze behind his gold-rimmed glasses struggling with its own intensity, before finally waving his hand slowly and saying, "Let them out of the city!"
Upon hearing this, his trusted soldiers hesitated for a moment, but then slowly lowered their guns and made way for him.
Seeing this, Alvarez roared to stop him: "No! We absolutely cannot let it go..."
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"So noisy!"
Chen Feng had disliked this person for a long time.
Before he finished speaking, he suddenly raised his wrist, and the gun that was originally pressed against Aguinaldo's temple was instantly turned around and aimed at Alvarez on the crossbeam!
"Bang!"
The gunshot rang out loudly in the rain, its penetrating power extremely strong! The madness and resentment on Alvarez's face had not yet faded when a bloody hole exploded in his forehead, blood mixed with brain matter gushing out. With disbelief on his face, he fell heavily off the beam and crashed into the rain. He twitched twice and then became still.
The entire venue fell into a deathly silence!
Everyone was stunned by the sudden shot, forgetting to breathe, with only the sound of the pattering rain echoing in their ears.
Shi Lingxi's eyes sharpened, her heart filled with shock.
This Alvarez is no nobody; he is the fourth-highest-ranking officer in the Independent Army, commanding a large army and second only to Liu Hengdu in status. To the Chinese in Luzon, he has always been a figure who is high above them and can only be looked up to!
Countless Chinese merchants have been coerced and extorted by him, forced to contribute military funds. If the Shi family had not closely followed Luna, they would probably have been exploited into bankruptcy long ago!
Now Chen Feng had killed such an important figure without hesitation with a single shot. His courage and ruthlessness completely exceeded her expectations!
Liu Hengfu looked at Chen Feng in disbelief, his lips trembling as he muttered, "Kill...killed him! General Chen actually killed him!"
In his eyes, looking at Chen Feng, there was not only shock but also a deep sense of awe.
Isabella trembled with fear and instinctively shrank closer to her unconscious father. Her eyes were filled with terror as she looked at Chen Feng, yet mixed with a strange emotion.
This man actually dared to kill his father's most trusted general in full view of everyone!
Luna frowned, his gaze behind his gold-rimmed glasses darkening, but he didn't say anything more.
Alvarez is ambitious and has always been a hidden danger to the Independent Army. Today, Chen Feng's move has actually helped him remove an obstacle. However, this swift and decisive action has made Chen Feng even more wary.
Connor raised an eyebrow, a hint of approval flashing in his eyes, before regaining his composure. He turned to his adjutant beside him and whispered in English, "If these clowns didn't have guns, General Chen would probably have already charged out!"
Qian Biao and Pang Li exchanged a glance, their faces showing no surprise, but rather a simultaneous sigh of relief.
Alvarez has repeatedly provoked us and should have been killed long ago. The general's move is a case of killing the chicken to scare the monkey, to see who will dare to stand in our way in the future!