Chapter 261: 261: Willing to be Punished if I Fail<div>


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    Ethan Smith eximed, “It’s a long story.”


    William Richardson said solemnly, “How about we get you settled into the war zone for now? Even the tyrannical Halcroen Sect wouldn’t dare to oppose the<div>


    war zone.”


    “That would be unnecessary.” Ethan Smithughed.


    “Oh, ording to our agreement, today is the day I am supposed to go to the war zone, isn’t it?” Ethan Smith suddenly remembered.


    William Richardson nodded and said, “I came here for that. If it’s convenient, we should leave now.”


    Ethan Smith nodded, “No problem.”


    “re, let’s go.” William Richardson called out in the direction of re Richardson.


    re opened her mouth as if she wanted to say something.


    “Whatever you want to say, just go ahead. ” Ethan Smithughed.


    re waved her hand like a little adult and said, “Never mind, I already promised you that I’d listen to my dad. I’ll stick to my word.”


    “Impressive, you are really true to your word.” Ethan Smith teased.


    “Of course! How else could I survive in this world?” re sniffed her little nose with a proud look.<div>


    It has to be said that in this aspect, many adults are not as good as re.


    The car sped all the way to the war zone.


    The war zone was under very strict control, and at the gate were two fully armed soldiers, and an invisible sense of oppression followed.


    After the car passed, William Richardson showed his identity, and the gate slowly opened.


    In the office, Commander Keller and Ari Steele were waiting early.


    When Ari Steele saw Ethan Smith, he ran over excitedly.


    “Mr. Smith, the story of your exploits has been spreading nonstop. I’m almost growing a callus in my ears.” Ari Steele said with a respectful face.


    Ethan Smithughed, “Mr. Steele, don’t tease me.”


    “No, no, no.” Ari Steele quickly shook his head.


    “I’m serious about wanting you to be my mentor!” Ari Steele’s eyes were filled with adoration.


    “Enough, Ethan Smith is here for official business today, don’t fool around.” Commander Keller chided from the side.<div>


    Ari Steele sulkily went to stand to the side.


    “Old Keller, I’ll leave everything here to you.” William Richardson said to Commander Keller.


    Commander Keller nodded, “Officer Richardson, rest assured!”


    It’s clear that William Richardson has indeed stepped back, if not in actual power, then almost.


    After William Richardson left, Commander Keller invited Ethan Smith into the guest room and brewed a pot of good tea.


    Ari Steele was pouring tea at the side, while Commander Keller sighed, “Who could have imagined that you would grow so fast.”


    Ethan Smith responded with a bitter smile, “Commander Keller, spare me the sarcasm, let’s talk business.”


    Commander Keller nodded and said seriously, “ording to your request, we n to invite you to be a special coach for the Chuzzle War Zone.” “Special coach?” Ethan Smith was somewhat surprised.


    Commander Keller nodded, “Every year, Pyro holds apetition among the major war zones, and Chuzzle has always been a weak spot in terms of military strength. Except for Conrad Schroeder, almost no one else is worth mentioning.”


    “Conrad Schroeder, as a businessman, focuses all his efforts on the family, deciding to ignore the invitations from war zones continually.” “This has led to Chuzzle War Zone being at the tail-end.”


    Ethan Smith suddenly realized.<div>


    After taking a sip of tea, he asked, “Commander Keller, can you tell me what the average strength of the fighters is?”


    Commander Keller responded with a bitter smile, “The average strength of the participating team has just barely reached the level of a Master.”


    Ethan Smith expressed surprise, “Is it really that weak?”


    Commander Keller rolled his eyes and said, “Did you think martial artists are asmon as cabbages?


    Ethan Smith stroked his chin, realizing it made sense then.


    The reason why Ethan Smith felt there were so many was because he had stepped on this path and entered this circle.


    At the time when Ethan Smith was still an average person, he had nevere across a martial artist.


    This just goes to show that martial artists are rare.


    “Commander Keller, may I boldly ask, which war zone is currently performing best?” asked Ethan Smith.


    “Does that even need to be asked? Of course, it’s the Capital City War Zone!” Before Commander Keller could reply, Ari Steele spoke up.


    Commander Keller nodded, “That’s right, after all, the Capital City War Zone has produced an Ignacio Burke. Ignacio Burke has already left them with many body cultivation skills.”


    “Which has led to the Capital City War Zone always leading the way.” Ethan Smith scratched his chin.


    If it’s about cultivation skills, Ethan Smith isn’t afraid of anyone.


    Even if it’s those top-ranked aristocrats in the Capital City, Ethan Smith didn’t feel they were stronger than him.


    Finding the right one for these fighters is not that easy, though. “Ethan, don’t put too much pressure on yourself.” Commander Keller said.


    “The top executives don’t require much of you. As long as we’re notst this year, that would be enough,” Commander Keller said with some bitterness.


    Ethan Smith didn’t answer this, he asked instead, “Commander Keller, how much time is left till thepetition?”


    Commander Keller pondered, “Based on the usual schedule, it should be at the end of the year.”


    The end of the year…


    Ethan Smith calcted in his mind, two months were left.


    That was enough.


    The numerous techniques left by his father’s legacy would be enough to result in breakthrough progress for the fighters.


    Even if all else fails, Ethan Smith could still use alchemy to forcibly enhance thebat effectiveness of the fighters.


    “Here’s what we’ll do. A month from now, I will conduct special training for the fighters.” Ethan Smith said.


    “A monthter?” Commander Keller was clearly surprised.


    He tactfully said, “Ethan Smith, although the requirement isn’t high, having a better result would naturally be splendid…”


    Standing up, Ethan Smith said with a light smile, “I will make Chuzzle War Zone win first ce in thispetition.”


    “What? First ce?!” Commander Keller stood up abruptly.


    Ethan Smith nodded, “Yes, first ce.”


    Meanwhile, Ari Steeleughed nervously, “Mr. Smith, no offense, although you’re currently very strong,pared to Ignacio Burke… you still fall quite short.”


    Ethan Smithughed, “Indeed, when ites to strength, I certainly can’tpare with Ignacio, the War God.”


    “However, if we talk about the foundation of the cultivation skills… Ignacio, the War God, might not be my match.” Ethan Smith said with a faint smile.


    Commander Keller and Ari Steele suddenly exchanged nces, evident they didn’t believe him.


    Ethan Smith didn’t bother exining, he stood up and said, “If I can’t get first ce, Commander Keller can hold me ountable.”


    Seeing that Ethan Smith was so confident, Commander Keller didn’t say anything more.


    “Ethan Smith, if you can really get first ce, you’ll be a hero of Chuzzle’s war zone. We’ll definitely reward you!” Commander Keller assured earnestly.


    “We don’t need any rewards, it’s just a contribution to the country.” Ethan Smithughed.


    Ethan Smith didn’t stay long in the Chuzzle war zone and didn’t even visit the specialbat team. He left.


    “Commander Keller, do you think what Mr. Smith said is true?” After Ethan Smith left, Ari Steele couldn’t help but ask.


    Commander Keller responded with a bitter smile, “Sess at a young age can make onecent. Clearly, Ethan Smith doesn’t know what the name Ignacio Burke signifies….”