Thunderlord

Chapter 3

Dark clouds hung heavily in the sky as the Boeing X-51 from Meriana, Falcon HTV-2 from Flarica, MiG-25 Foxbat fighter jets from Rutania, and SR-71 Blackbird from Alivania, alongside other elite military aircraft from around the world, raced toward the island.

More than fifty of the top fighter jets had gathered, flying in formation at breakneck speed.

Despite the impressive display of strength, these aircraft were only a small part of Bryson's military might.

Leading a hundred heavily armed soldiers was a woman in military uniform, exuding an undeniable charisma. She walked with confidence toward Bryson, and, as one, her soldiers knelt down and exclaimed, "Greetings, General!"

The onlookers on the island could only stare in shock at the unfolding spectacle.

There were so many fighter jets, a commanding female officer in full uniform, and fierce soldiers calling out "General".

What was going on?

They wondered who Bryson really was.

The guards of the Lane family, their limbs broken, were frozen in disbelief, their eyes wide with fear as they fixated on Bryson.

Clatter! Clatter! Clatter!

Before they could react, dozens of submachine guns were aimed at their heads, leaving them terrified and helpless.

"It has nothing to do with us!" cried the scantily clad women, lamenting their grim fate.

After placing his wife and daughter on the plane, Bryson said coldly, "Those who support the oppressor shall not be spared."

"Yes, General!"

As Bryson boarded the aircraft, the woman in uniform turned to her subordinates and ordered casually, "Flatten this island."

She then followed Bryson inside.

The island's residents cried out in despair, but it was too late.

They realized they had offended the wrong person and witnessed things they shouldn't have, so they believed they didn't deserve to live.

As the aircraft took off, an intercontinental missile arced down toward the island.

With a deafening boom, flames erupted into the sky, and massive waves crashed in. When the tumult settled, it was as if nothing had ever happened.

Inside the cabin, Audrey's face was pale, her lips pressed tightly together.

Bryson's eyes reddened, filled with an indescribable pain.

"I'm sorry. I came too late," Bryson said softly, lovingly stroking Audrey's forehead. "Audrey, you've suffered so much these past years. I will make those who hurt you and our daughter pay the highest price!"

He said firmly, "From now on, no one will ever bully you or Bella again."

Audrey's lips trembled as if she sensed his determination, and tears streamed down her cheeks.

At that moment, the woman in uniform approached with a serious look and whispered, "General, Miss Bella Reed's in a dangerous situation."

"What happened?" Bryson trembled instantly.

"The military doctor found several hard objects in her stomach, each about five millimeters in size. If they aren't removed or crushed soon, her life is at risk."

Having just rescued his daughter, Bryson felt a wave of despair wash over him.

"Use any means necessary to save her!"

"Understood!" the woman replied. "Alivania has a new SR17X dialysis ray device that can accurately target and eliminate foreign objects without harming surrounding tissues, with a success rate of 99.99%."

"But," she continued, "the device is still in development, and Alivania has a peace agreement with us, so they won't export high-tech equipment to our country."

"Then we will do whatever it takes to get that device for my daughter! Do you understand?"

"Yes, sir!" The woman took the order and quickly organized a military operation against Alivania.

Bryson turned, anger flashing in his eyes. "What did those b*stards on the island feed Bella?"

He then commanded, "Target the original positions on the island with satellite missiles. Bombard them until the seabed is overturned. They must be annihilated!"

Meanwhile, high-ranking officials in Alivania's Quadragon convened an emergency meeting.

Moments ago, three heavily fortified military bases and two coastal states had been reduced to rubble by missiles.

This was all accomplished by Bryson's forces in just three minutes, demonstrating the sheer terror of his power.

Bryson had become a force so intimidating that simply mentioning his name struck fear into the hearts of the other nations.

The intelligence department in Alivania scrambled to restore their radar systems, but the damage was so extensive that recovery appeared impossible.

The president of Alivania, drenched in sweat and visibly distressed, reluctantly declared, "Though the SR17X is cutting-edge technology, we have no choice but to surrender it. Our radar system is nearly powerless against Bryson Reed."

The senators nodded in agreement. "We're no match for him. Without Bryson Reed, we are a leading military force. And now, he made us just another small country."

"Listen to Congress; just hand it over. Otherwise, we won't elect you president again!"

On the other side, the entire meeting in Alivania played out on an LED screen in front of Bryson.

"Since you refuse to cooperate with me, I'll make sure you learn a lesson," Bryson said casually.

"General!" The female general behind him stated resolutely, "The device is en route back, passing through the battlefields of Garna and Bilita. They are at war. The aircraft... has stopped flying."

"There's no time to lose," Bryson responded coolly. "Order them to cease fire immediately and wait for my aircraft to pass before they resume combat. If they delay my daughter's treatment, they will not get to fight at all. I will ensure they vanish from the map."

The female general snapped a salute. "Yes, sir! I'll notify the leaders of both nations right away!"

Bryson waved his hand dismissively. "Go take care of it. For minor matters like this, there's no need to report back to me. Anyone who dares to obstruct us will be eliminated."

"Understood!"

***

Ten minutes later, the aircraft landed safely.

Bryson looked at Bella undergoing treatment with the new device and felt a wave of relief wash over him as he saw the shattered foreign objects on the screen.

It had been a close call; Bryson almost lost his daughter forever. From this moment on, the Thunderlord's family would no longer face humiliation, and anyone who challenged that would face severe consequences!

What Bryson had done today was worth every sacrifice.

For the sake of his beloved daughter, he would not hesitate to tear down a few countries, even if it meant risking everything!