Chapter 503

Jared soon uploaded a video to the internet showing the entire ambush of the first team. It also showed him retreating and watching from afar as the South Regent's subordinates, the villagers, and the second team joined in the battle.

Finally, he stepped forward and debunked Stephen's lies.

As soon as the video was uploaded, Nolan secretly fueled the flames, instantly causing it to go viral. The netizens were stunned.

"What does this video mean?"

"Did Stephen trick us?"

"Where's Stephen? Should he give us an explanation?"

"He said there was only one team and that there were some sacrifices from the enemy's fierce resistance. Didn't he say that our team was invincible?"

However, the video they watched showed a completely different story than what Stephen painted.

"Is Stephen playing us for fools?"

"Is this how the Grand Marshal's mentee acts?"

"We demand an explanation for this!"

Everyone was furious. They trusted Stephen, believing in their victory and even bragging about it to foreigners.

However, what about now? The truth was revealed that they had all been tricked by Stephen. It was not a decisive victory at all.

They had suffered heavy losses and only managed to win with the help of two external allies. Despite this, they still had not captured the true culprit, Jared.

It was a pyrrhic victory!

In just half an hour, the news went viral throughout the Internet. Even Dr. Steel and Austin heard about it. They read the information on their phones and frowned.

"He tricked us? Stephen has no respect for the fallen heroes at all!"

Dr. Steel's head felt dizzy. He did not imagine that Stephen would go so far as to distort the truth just to avoid punishment.

At the same time, headquarters in the metropolis also learned about the situation.

Simon's expression was extremely grim. Stephen's mistake this time was severe. Not only did he fail in his command and allow the enemy to ambush the first team, causing severe casualties, but he even distorted the truth and fabricated lies to make everyone believe in a false victory. Most importantly, they failed to kill Jared!

If Jared had died, everything could be buried, and Stephen could fabricate whatever story he wanted.

Simon quickly called Stephen, instructing him to explain to the public that this was all a scheme by the enemy to sow discord. Jared was spiteful at his defeat and was slandering them.

Stephen was drenched in cold sweat. He had just woken up when he saw the news and was instantly jolted awake. Fortunately, Simon's call came just in time.

After the call, Stephen changed a few parts of the explanation to make it sound more reasonable.

"Everyone, I didn't deceive you. We really did achieve victory. The video online was fabricated by the enemy to spread discord and defame us.

"You all know what kind of person I am. I'm the Grand Marshal's mentee and a comrade of these heroes. How could I possibly distort the truth and act so irresponsibly?

"I admit that my commands weren't the best, but didn't deceive anyone. My words come from the heart. I sincerely ask everyone to remain calm and not fall into the enemy's trap. We must distinguish who exactly is good and who is bad."

After he released the video, the netizens calmed down.

"Thinking about it now, that's possible too. After all, Jared is the enemy."

"It's probably just slander."

"Jared is so despicable. It's a shame he escaped.”

"When will he be captured? I want to see him being hacked to pieces."