Chapter 516
Chapter 516 Episode 077: Arrogance to the End (2)
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The mutters around them grew louder, even though the majority were here for the spectacle, Flossie Wright’s "bombastic" declarations still took them aback. They craned their necks in anticipation of her performance. They were unsure of Flossie Wright’s strength; if she wins, they would have to reassess their opinion of her. But if Flossie Wright loses, it would be a joke they can talk about for some time.
Of course, most of them were still curious.
"What the heck is going on, can Flossie Wright win?"
Stuart Weston gaped at the boastful Flossie Wright, then incredulously turned to Becca Reyes, subconsciously seeking an answer.
Damn, a one-on-two fight could indeed be prestigious and satisfying, but only if Flossie Wright could win! Even Calvin Ramos, whom he admires, couldn’t assure beating these two people at once; how could Flossie Wright?
Stuart Weston was anxious, wishing he could erase Flossie Wright’s words from everyone’s memory.
This woman, can’t she be less arrogant?!
Touching her chin, Becca Reyes contemplated seriously before finally nodding, "Probably."
In truth, Becca Reyes couldn’t quite pin down Flossie Wright’s shooting skills. She had a general feeling that they were impressive, but Flossie always seemed to hold back during training, so she wasn’t sure to what extent Flossie Wright’s skills had developed...
More importantly, they had always practiced on stationary targets, but the bottles were moving targets which upped the difficulty. If Flossie Wright made even the slightest mistake while her two opponents maintained their accuracy and hit all six bottles, her odds of winning would drastically reduce.
Nevertheless, Becca Reyes had some faith in Flossie Wright, believing that she wouldn’t make reckless decisions.
"Probably?" Stuart Weston echoed the word, noting Becca Reyes’ ambiguous response, his eyebrows wrinkled into furrows, "She made such a wild claim without being hundred percent sure... Are you kidding me?"
Becca Reyes looked at him thoughtfully, then nodded matter-of-factly, "Then she must be sure."
Seeing Becca Reyes’ unaffected demeanor, Stuart Weston was flabbergasted, wanting to swear under his breath.
"Don’t worry," said Calvin Ramos, patting Stuart’s shoulder in comfort, "There’s nothing to lose even if she does fail."
Stuart Weston turned stiffly towards the relatively calm Calvin Ramos, his mouth involuntarily twitched.
Nothing to lose?!
If Flossie Wright’s victory or defeat only concerned her, he would definitely be watching the event like everyone else without intervening, but the problem was Flossie Wright was part of their team; individual honor was collective honor, and an individual’s joke was the team’s joke. They had just repaired their reputation; if it was destroyed by Flossie Wright again...
Shit, he would definitely curse her in front of her...
Well, a few times.
"Ahem," Austin Shepherd was also taken aback by Flossie Wright’s sudden challenge. After a stunned moment, he recovered and, under Rowdy Brightwill’s enthusiastic gaze, stepped up to host the game, "If you all have decided, let’s start."
Austin Shepherd didn’t try to stop Flossie Wright’s "reckless" behavior, he had an odd feeling; he subconsciously believed that Flossie Wright was not impulsive nor the type of person who sought attention without confidence. Doubling the stakes was not impossible, it was just somewhat unbelievable among these rookies.
As before, he looked forward to Flossie Wright’s performance.
Meanwhile——
Not far away in the office building.
Lights were scattered throughout the building. In an office on the second floor, the brightly-lit room was filled with an orange glow. By the open window, two figures stood unknowingly.
Glenn Hutchinson was holding a cup of hot tea, leaning lazily against the window. His gaze fell casually onto a figure in the middle of the drill field. The cold wind blew in, cooling down the tea slightly, but a mysterious smile appeared on his handsome face. It was bewitchingly charming, easily ensnaring people unwittingly.
At his side, Bard Walker, serious as always, spoke on the phone, listening to Drake Easton’s calm explanation amid all the noise, responding affirmatively. But when he hung up, he let out a long sigh, "Just like you said, Flossie Wright is playing big, challenging two soldiers at the same time."
"What do you think?" Glenn Hutchinson took a sip of his tea, his deep eyes shifted to Bard Walker beside him; he raised an eyebrow, inquiring casually, "Wanna bet?"
Bard Walker hesitated for a moment, then frowned, "You seem to trust her a lot?"
Looking relaxed, Glenn Hutchinson didn’t respond.
Um... failed to probe.
After a thought, Bard Walker put his phone in his pocket and said pensively, "Let’s bet then. If she really is that capable, I won’t be at a loss."
Glenn Hutchinson quietly raised his eyes and shifted his gaze, starting to watch the competition below.
Without a doubt, he was not surprised by Bard Walker’s acceptance. It was just a simple proposal; in the end, it was Bard Walker who would benefit the most. If he didn’t accept, he wouldn’t be fit to be the long-serving captain.
"First round, begin!"
The atmosphere on the drill field was increasingly heated. Under everyone’s eager gaze, Austin Shepherd finally began the one-versus-two challenge for Flossie Wright, amidst the urging of several "brothers".
Just as his voice fell, four bottles were thrown out by the two rookies. They did so decisively and simply, while also looking forward to the impending results.
However, almost the moment they threw the bottles, the sound of gunfire abruptly rang out!
"Bang, bang, bang, bang——"
The continuous sound of four gunshots reverberated in everyone’s ears. Before anyone could even react, four bottles exploded consecutively in mid-air. Much like four diagonal lines, the fragments scattered far into the air like stardust. Under the bright moonlight, the fragments reflected dazzling light, like sparkling stars.
Everyone was stunned at that moment.
The expecting Jocelyn Carrington and the male soldier, ready to shoot any moment, were also stunned.
— End of Chapter 516 —