William Mackenzie hurriedly replied, "Cassie, this is nothing. You don't need to think about this." "What do you mean you don't have to? Do you think I can't help you?" Cassandra retorted. Bill closed his eyes and now began to feel that he might soon have a fight with his wife. "You know it's not. Cassie, I just don't want to add to your burden. That's it, I'm good to go and as soon as it's over I'll be on my way home," Bill said. Cassandra who was on the other end was silent for a while. The beautiful woman was not offended at all and instead felt sorry for her husband who had to think of everything himself. It wasn't that she didn't want to really help her husband but she felt that Bill was really thinking about her so she chose not to make an issue of it. "Well, if that's what you want." Cassandra then talked about a few things before she finally decided on the call. Bill felt quite comforted after hearing his wife's soothing voice. At least even though he was currently wo
Of course, Jody Gardner's words immediately angered William Mackenzie. The man who had been holding back for a long time finally exploded uncontrollably. Unable to contain himself anymore, William Mackenzie said, "If this is what you want, fine. I won't hold back anymore." Jody Gardner was stunned to see a look in William Mackenzie's eyes that he had never seen before. It was a look of intense killing desire that no one could escape. Because as far as he knew, there had never been a single person who could escape death when William Mackenzie had decided to take his life. It was impossible to survive the god of death, almost as impossible as an ant slaying an elephant. The man couldn't help but face it. But before Jody Gardner could defend himself, with a swift movement William Mackenzie, the strongest god of war, grabbed Jody Gardner by the neck and dragged him mercilessly with one hand. He carried him away from the area to give him more freedom to beat him up. Keannu Welling
Jody Gardner replied with a mocking smile, "Do you think you can win against me?" William Mackenzie never expected that Jody Gardner, who used to be his obedient subordinate, had now turned into someone very different. It all happened because of power. As if he could read what the general was thinking, Jody said, "General Mackenzie, I am not your old subordinate who knows nothing." He stared fearlessly and continued, "I now have the same title as you. We are equals. You must also know how I earned that title." William Mackenzie sighed, getting tired of dealing with his betrayed subordinate. "By killing me you mean?" William Mackenzie shook his head, trying to restrain himself from getting out of control. Not wanting to linger and waste time, Jody Gardner attacked without warning. He intended to punch the major general in the chest. But by then William Mackenzie was at the ready and of course in just one action, the strongest general managed to hit his opponent back until Jody
Steven jumped in surprise when he heard the question, but the young man quickly replied, "Yes, General Mackenzie." William Mackenzie nodded, "Bring the body and give it a royal military burial." This left everyone in the palace who had witnessed everything that had happened there shocked at what William had done. It was also true of Keannu Wellington who also looked confused by the general's order. Andrew even asked with a look of astonishment on his face. When Steven asked his fellow guards who loved Jody Gardner so much, Andrew immediately decided to ask, "General, why are you asking for a proper funeral for Jody Gardner? Wasn't he a traitor?" "Yes, General. He plotted a heinous murder against you, why are you honoring him?" another soldier added. William Mackenzie replied, "Jody Gardner is not a traitor. He did not betray this kingdom, but he betrayed me." "As for the matter of him having made many lives disappear, that was his fatal mistake. But ...." William Mackenzie pa
Three months later, the life of William Mackenzie, the former general of Ans De Lou had completely changed. William Mackenzie had chosen to become the CEO of one of his own companies and was living quietly with his beautiful wife who waited patiently for him to come home every night. After the man cleaned up, he quickly joined his wife who was sitting on the bed. "Bill, is it okay if you take two weeks off?" Cassandra asked while she was leaning on her husband's shoulder. William Mackenzie moved his head slightly and looked at his wife with a smile. "Of course, have you forgotten that the company is mine, dear? Even if I don't go to the office for a year, no one will bother me," Bill said so calmly. "I'm the CEO there. Who would dare bother me?" Bill added. Cassandra chuckled, "You're so arrogant coming out of the palace." Bill just grimaced. "I'm not. I just didn't want you to feel-" "Yes, Bill. I know. You already proved it. Anyway, please let's not talk about the past on t
Hello, Readers. This is Zila Aicha who wants to thank to all of you who have given time to read this book until this book comes to end. I'm happy to know that this story catches you. I never imagine that William Mackenzie's story is liked by many readers. Here, I want to say that I'm nothing without you, guys. And then now, after the story is over, I would like to ask to you, whether you want me to continue the story. If it is yes, I would write the story of the son of William Mackenzie, but if it not, I will ask my editor to mark this story into the completed book. I'll be glad to know your response about this, guys. Thank you for your kind attention. Best Regards, Zila Aicha
"Stop giving your son that look, Bill!" Cassandra admonished to her husband, William, who was indeed showing a bitter expression.William let out a long sigh, "Then, what do you want me to do? Smile broadly when I have to let go of my son who wants to risk his life for the Ans De Lou Kingdom?""You know I can't do that, Cassie. You know I ...."William Mackenzie, the former god of war, the strongest general ever in the Ans De Lou Kingdom could not continue his words because his only son, Riley was already walking back to them after saying goodbye to his friends.He certainly did not want his son to see him arguing with his wife."Hey, after all you gave your son permission to enroll, you can't take it back, Bill," Cassandra said as she widened her eyes, giving her husband a warning.William could only let out a long sigh."Are you done, dear?" Cassandra asked her son as she stroked her 21-year-old son's arm."I am, Mom. Otherwise, how could I come back here?" Riley replied with a smile
Riley Mackenzie turned his head and was surprised when James Gardner was staring at him too. "What's wrong?" Riley chose to ask James.James clucked his tongue, "You seem pretty tall. What sport are you doing?""All." Riley answered in short.Alen Smith raised his right eyebrow, "What are you doing? Why did you ask about that?""What's wrong with my question?" James retorted, not to be outdone.Diego suddenly said, "You seem to have a problem, my friend.""What do you mean?" James asked with a displeased look on his face."Politeness," Diego replied shortly.Riley, who had witnessed the three starting to argue, sighed softly. He intended to intervene but instead he heard James reply to Diego, "Civility? What's that? I don't get it at all."Diego gritted his teeth, but Alen quickly said, "Of course you don't understand. If you did, you wouldn't be Jody Gardner's descendant."Riley jumped in surprise when he heard his friend take up the topic. Sure enough, as he expected, James jumped
James shook his head, "I can't say right now."Reiner immediately let out a disappointed sigh. "You are ... making us curious.""Right, why can't you say it now?" Ben asked with a curious expression."Can't you give us just a little ... bright spot?" Shin tried to persuade hopefully.James chuckled softly, "Sorry, I really can't tell you guys right now, but ... I'm sure it won't be long before we know everything."Diego gave him an unsure look, "Will it be us or will it be you?"James flashed a bright smile, "Of course we all will.""I don't believe it," Alen said quickly.The war general blinked repeatedly and looked at each of his good friends with a puzzled look.He then pointed at himself with his right index finger and said, "You think I'm lying? Since when did I lie or break my promise?"Ben frowned and looked thoughtful. He looked up as if he was considering something.An exasperated James said, "Damn it! Do you have to think just to answer a simple question?"Diego held back a
Ben immediately grimaced. Meanwhile, Alen and Shin laughed crisply together. Then, Diego pretended to look up.However, Reiner boldly replied, "It's not about feeling sorry for you. I ... just think Riley is too much."James clucked his tongue and took the empty seat next to Diego who immediately turned to him with the same look."That's his right," James replied, sounding casual."Rights? What right do you mean, the right to put his best friend in trouble?" Reiner replied cluelessly.James shrugged, "I've been causing him trouble for the past few years as well."Shin widened his eyes, "Hey, what are you talking about? What trouble? He-""I left this palace and let Riley handle all the problems in this kingdom by herself. I mean ... I know you guys have always been there for him and so many great warriors have helped him, but ... yeah it's still hard for him," James explained after cutting off Shin's words that he hadn't finished yet.
Reiner frowned when he saw James' expression which he found very strange. Moreover, he also saw how James' lips suddenly formed a smile."What's wrong with you?" Reiner finally chose to ask.James once again smiled at Reiner, making Reiner wink.Reiner also got goosebumps instantly. "What's wrong with you? Don't tell me you're going crazy, James!"A sigh was immediately heard from James. He snorted in exasperation, "Damn it! I still have hopes of meeting Riley, even if it's not now. Why should I go crazy?"Hearing that, Reiner let out a sigh of relief. Because, James' nagging was one of the ways that showed that his good friend was really just fine. "Then, why are you being like that? Smiling horribly. Very strange, just so you know! Not like your usual self," Reiner explained, who still looked a bit horrified.James grinned again, revealing his row of clean teeth. He then said, "Oh, it's about Gary Davis. You ... just made me realize something, Rei.""Realized? About what?" Reiner a
Instead of answering James Gardner's question, Xylan Wellington said, "I ... I know what you're trying to say, General Gardner."Great, so what's the answer? Reiner thought, starting to feel lazy.James raised an eyebrow, "Yes, Your Majesty?"Xylan sighed softly, then closed his eyes for a few seconds. After regaining control of himself he replied, "It was my negligence, General Gardner.""Negligence? About what, Your Majesty?" James asked, sounding like he wanted a clearer answer."My sister. I ... know she has done wrong," Xylan said quietly.The viceroy bowed his head for a few seconds, while James remained silent, waiting for him to speak again.And without James pressing him, Xylan said, "I've actually noticed something strange about her. This ... even, before you set out to find my brother-in-law again, General Gardner."James' eyes widened instantly, but he still refrained from commenting.Xylan cleared his throat softly before continuing, "But ... even when I felt something wa
Hearing the new war general's question, Xylan Wellington laughed awkwardly.It was a laugh that didn't really come off, in fact, it sounded so strange that it made anyone who heard the viceroy's laughter confused.Reiner also looked at Xylan with a strange gaze while James did not even blink. The look in his eyes showed a demand.A demand for an explanation from Xylan regarding what he had just said.When he saw that urgent questioning look, Xylan finally stopped laughing. He cleared his throat softly before saying, "Hm ... I know from the main soldier.""The main soldier?" James repeated as he frowned.Xylan gulped and smiled clumsily, "The king's court soldiers, General Gardner."Oh, that wasn't really what James meant. He knew without even asking that the main soldiers were the palace soldiers specifically assigned to escort and guard him.There were usually five of them and one of them was required to stay by his side
James Gardner remained silent, giving no clear answer to Reiner's question.An immediate anxiety struck the ground war commander. Not wanting to be ignored by James, Reiner asked again, "James, tell me. Are you going to stay in the palace? You're not going to leave, right?"He looked anxiously at James who was staring out the car window. However, after he waited patiently enough he finally heard James answer, "I don't know."Reiner's heart was like being hit by a rock instantly."So ... are you leaving?" the man asked in a tone that sounded disappointed."It depends."Reiner, who was still staring at James, raised an eyebrow, looking confused, "Depends on what?"James sighed softly, "It depends on King Xylan's answer."Reiner was getting more and more confused. However, he did not have time to ask further as the car they were in had already entered the main gate of the Ans De Lou Royal palace. Even so, Reiner still did not want to give up so easily so he continued to stick to James e
At first Michelle Veren didn't understand what James Gardner was asking. However, when she saw the look on the general's face, she immediately knew he meant the time of the departure of the three people they were looking for.So, the Veren boutique owner replied, "About an hour ago, General Gardner."Hearing that answer, Reiner immediately went limp. But, it was inversely proportional to James who was even full of enthusiasm. This could be seen from James who even said, "Come on, Rei. Let's go after him."Reiner looked sadly at his best friend and replied, "It won't catch up, James. It's been too long."James did not even listen to Reiner's words and ordered some of his men, "Prepare the car, let's go after them!""James," Reiner called softly.James ignored the call and kept saying to his men who were still quietly waiting, "Find out through the CCTV which area they are currently in. They ... should be visible if they take the highway from behind this building."Reiner bit his own
Unfortunately it was all too late for the young girl to realize. All the words of the girl named Alice Porter were clearly heard by Reiner Anderson and James Gardner.With a dark look on his face, James said, "Miss, you-""No, no. I just misspoke, I ... I don't know anything. You heard me wrong," Alice said, whose face paled even more. Especially when she saw the aura of James Gardner, the terrifying war general, she found it even harder to breathe.Reiner also could not help himself so he said in an exasperated tone, "Tell me everything you know or you ... will know how terrible it is when you face the two of us.""I don't care if you are a woman. I can still find a punishment that you deserve," Reiner continued coldly.Alice swallowed harshly. Of course the young girl was very confused. Moreover, no one was trying to help her at all. All the employees in the boutique looked so frightened that no one dared to open their mouths."Say it now! We don't have much time, Miss!" James gro
James' question immediately made Reiner silent for a few moments. He stared at the boutique with a confused look on his face.Meanwhile, James didn't want to waste any more time so he wordlessly walked towards the boutique owned by Michelle Veren, a forty-year-old female designer who was quite famous in the country.Reiner didn't just stand by and do nothing, lamenting his inaccuracy. He followed James with a small trot right behind James without a word.As soon as James was faster than him to reach the door, he immediately saw the two boutique guards who opened the door for them."Can I help you?" one of the boutique guards asked James."I'm looking for Princess Rowena. Where is she now?" James asked back matter-of-factly as he darted his eyes all over the first floor of the boutique.Although there was a suspicion rising in James' mind, the young man put his anxiety ahead of his suspicion."You're looking for Princess Rowena? Who are you? You-""James Gardner. Royal War General Ans