Jayden sneered. "Look around you. Everyone here follows my orders. If you act recklessly, you'll be shot!"

"Mr. Rhys, bullets stray. Just give up," Diego bragged.

He knew the folks in Dragonmarsh often fought among themselves and began to enjoy the show.

"Rhys, if you want to stay alive, surrender now. Otherwise, you'll regret it!" Vivian and her group declared arrogantly.

"Jayden, you're playing with fire," Dustin warned.

He added, "Out of respect for General Murray, I don't want violence. Leave now, and we can forget what happened. But if you keep protecting Diego, I won't show you mercy."

"Mercy?" Jayden laughed and thought Dustin was a fool. "Dustin, who do you think you are to threaten me? I can kill you with just a word!"

He snapped his fingers, and all the soldiers behind him pointed their guns at Dustin.

"Now, kneel!" Jayden ordered, pointing down confidently.

"What did you say?" Dustin remained unfazed.

"Are you deaf? I said kneel—"

Before Jayden could finish,