Chapter 505

The hall fell silent. Everyone's gaze turned toward the combatant commander who was sitting at the main table. His brows were slightly furrowed, but he remained silent. He neither expressed his stance, nor did he say anything to intervene. However, his inaction shook everyone present. After all, not taking a stance was a stance in itself. This implied that he tacitly approved of Jackson's actions. Jackson naturally thought the same. Given the Xander family's significant standing in the Leving Military Region, he believed that the combatant commander would naturally support them. A smug smile quickly appeared on Jackson's face. He addressed the crowd slowly, "I suppose the commander's stance is clear to everyone. Anyone who dares to come forward and defend that young man now will be going against me and the Xander family." His voice wasn't loud, but it carried absolute authority as it echoed throughout the banquet hall. The hall became even quieter. Everyone believed that C