MasukAbout half a day's travel later, Andrew and the other three arrived at the location marked on the map.An ancient mountain range lay stretched in front of them.From the outer area, it was clear, just as Cormac had said, that this had once been old Cavendish royal family territory. There were signs of mining operations and the remains of barracks, showing that the Cavendish royal family had once stationed troops there.As Andrew led the way, he asked, "Shiloh, about your past memories, can you recall anything else?"Shiloh looked puzzled. "I have remembered quite a bit, but it is all fragmented. There was a man. I feel like I met him a very long time ago, and he may have even deceived me."Andrew felt his heart jolt. He had heard her mention this long ago.Back at Gabo Creek, Shiloh had vaguely started recalling many past events, and she had mentioned a man.Andrew asked again, "Can you remember what that man looked like?"Shiloh smiled faintly. "I can remember everything, but
Andrew waved his hand and said, "You two don't need to be so formal. Right now, everyone in Holtrien stands together as one. Nobody's doing anybody any favors. We're family, and when family needs backup, you show up. That's all this was."Atticus looked pleased. "No wonder Pablo of the Hearst royal family was willing to honor you as the leader of Holtrien. My family is convinced as well. If there ever comes a day you need us, Mr. Lloyd, just say the word."…Back at the Cavendish royal family's main base, a victory banquet was held.Andrew did not stay long because he left with Shiloh to unlock the Greene family's hidden treasure site.Shiloh explained, "I already confirmed the location. It is northwest of the Cavendish royal family territory. But it seems dangerous inside. I have never entered it, and honestly, no one from the Greene family has stepped inside for generations." She looked hesitant and uneasy as she glanced at Andrew.Andrew smiled. "Let me see the map. Don't wo
Asher broke away from the charging formation and went straight for Edmond.In his fury, Edmond only had time to roar at a soldier beside him, "Go, report to the Marshal. There's another strike team attacking us, hurry!"The soldier, terrified out of his mind, turned to run for help. However, Jakob's shot pierced straight through his chest."Should've figured that out sooner," Jakob muttered. "It's too late now."Cormac shouted sharply, "All units, push forward with everything you have! Don't stop! Cut straight through the entire camp and fall back to Cliffside Gate!"Towering flames shot into the sky as massive explosions erupted everywhere, and screams echoed through the night.The Three Empires' Allied Forces had originally outnumbered Holtrien by an overwhelming margin, but the nighttime raid had come too suddenly. On top of that, the attackers were all elite fighters who focused solely on killing and sabotage. The sheer chaos and destruction terrified the Allied soldiers, m
Azrael's voice tore through the camp over the broadcast system, rattling every corner of the base.Soldiers who had been dead asleep jolted awake and threw off their covers, only to find a gleaming blade waiting for them before they could make a sound. They went back down just as fast, without even a gasp.Nyx and Shiloh moved through the camp like two angels of death, cutting down anyone in their path and leaving destruction in their wake. At the same time, the 50 Cavendish fighters were right there with them, tearing through structures and supplies with a kind of furious energy that was almost electric.Andrew was not part of the demolition crew and had stayed up on one of the watchtowers. After sending the signal to Cormac in the darkness below, he grabbed his greatsword and locked his eyes onto the central command building. A split second later, the steel-reinforced door exploded off its hinges with a single kick, and a massive figure in black combat armor stepped out.The ma
Shiloh asked quietly, "How did you two end up together?"Nyx replied coolly, "He pursued me. In the end, he wouldn't leave me alone, so I agreed."Shiloh did not quite believe that, but she said calmly, "If you didn't like him, then why stay by his side and risk your life with him? If I were you, I would have turned around and gone back to the Outlands."Nyx let out a sharp laugh. "That's why you're not me. You have no idea what I'm thinking. But I know exactly what you're thinking. Don't think that just because you had his child, you're special. Later on, I can give him one too." Shiloh's smile turned cold. "Can you guarantee you'd give him a son, though? The Lloyd royal family isn't some ordinary household. A son is the one who stands to carry everything forward."Nyx shot back without missing a beat. "That's pretty outdated thinking, don't you think? Who says it has to be a son? Sheena Lloyd is a woman, and she's about to take over as head of the family. So don't tell me a dau
Night fell, and darkness covered everything. Inside Cliffside Gate, the strike team had already assembled.Cormac and Asher personally led 500 elite fighters, preparing to circle around the Three Empires' allied forces and lie in wait behind them.Meanwhile, Andrew would take a much smaller group, slip quietly out of Cliffside Gate, and launch a sudden assault on the enemy's main camp. Their job was to draw attention and create an opening for Cormac and Asher.Since this was a sneak attack, there could be no noise. The elites stood in formation inside Cliffside Gate, fully armed, yet not a single sound could be heard.Cormac whispered, "Andrew's not here yet?"Asher was about to answer when they heard footsteps approaching.Andrew came through with Shiloh and Nyx at his sides, all three of them geared up and ready.Cormac smiled. "Are we good to move? Is Ms. Greene joining you too?"Andrew nodded. "Shiloh wanted in. Honestly, having her with us is a major advantage."Cormac sa