"So, what should I do now, General?" Steven asked after seeing the general's laughter stop. Jody Gardner calmly said, "Leave it alone for now, Stev." "You mean we don't need to investigate Bill Stewart anymore, General?" Steven was astonished by Jody's sudden change of attitude. For Jody Gardner's trusted subordinate, the man in front of him had changed his plans too quickly. "Yes. Leave it for the time being. Don't do anything." "But, General. What if he-" "Calm down, the longer you watch him, the more careful he'll be. So, it's better to just wait for him to let his guard down," Jody said quickly. Steven was silent, trying to understand the general's decision. After thinking more deeply, he finally concluded, "You intend to make Bill Stewart reveal his own secret?" Jody smiled broadly, seemingly satisfied that Steven knew what he was thinking. "That's my man." Steven smiled back, "Do you still suspect that Bill Stewart has a deal with General Mackenzie?" Jody's smile disa
Bill then got ready to shoot at another target. So perfectly did he manage to hit the heart of the mannequin that Bryan gasped when he saw the impossible result. But he tried to compose himself and fire again. As expected, he lost to Bill again. "Second question. Who did you meet when you were outside the palace?" Bill asked casually. This time Bryan began to understand the reason why Bill was asking one question after another. With fear beginning to choke his neck, Bryan answered, "George Wood, War Advisor." Bill then smiled with satisfaction at the honest answer and went back to shooting at the mannequin again. Bryan couldn't contain his fear any longer. He didn't even dare to lift his gun to shoot at the mannequin. Until Bill had to say quietly, "Your turn, Bryan." But Bryan still didn't move and Bill was forced to help him by holding his shoulder and slowly lifting Bryan's gun. "Fire now!" Bill said in a commanding tone that was so horrifying it sounded in Bryan's ears. Th
"Very well, War Advisor," Bryan replied in the end because he certainly didn't want to lose his life that was so precious to him. Bill was just about to order the man to do something but he had to postpone it because Andrew interrupted him by entering the room. "Reece, didn't I tell you not to come in?" Bill said. Andrew bowed his head and said, "Mercy, War Advisor. But a messenger from King Keannu has just come here and delivered a message from the king in the form of a dinner invitation for you." Bill was a little disappointed not to be able to punish Bryan right away. But the king's business couldn't be delayed any longer, so he let Bryan go for the time being. After Bryan left the training center, Bill quickly got ready to attend the dinner. "Who was invited by the king?" Bill asked. "Just you and Jody Gardner, General." Bill didn't look surprised at all but just a little curious. He quickly made his way to the main building to have dinner with the king. Bill crossed path
"Yes, General Gardner." Keannu Wellington turned to Bill who did not move when he heard the king's statement. Meanwhile, Jody Gardner immediately protested, "You can't have two War Generals in one kingdom, Your Majesty." "Why I can't, General Gardner? It's under such urgent circumstances, do you expect me to do nothing and just send you to one of the kingdoms? Then, what if there is a simultaneous war?" Keannu replied with a sharp glare at the war general. Jody Gardner seemed to know that his king had a decision that could not be overturned, but he still wanted to try to thwart that decision, "Your Majesty, they can't attack at the same time because they must have different strategies." "You can't guarantee that, General Gardner. You know that during your tenure as a War General, there is not a single certainty as to when they will attack," Keannu said. Jody Gardner felt his hopes had been dashed, but then he heard Bill chime in after a moment of silence, "If it must be done, then
"Cassie can wait for me," Bill replied. It was actually hard for him to leave Cassandra any longer, but considering his duty, of course he couldn't just ignore this obligation. In his hands, there were the lives of millions of citizens that could be threatened if he failed to fight the enemies of the Ans De Lou Kingdom. "I will order some trusted bodyguards to protect Mistress Cassandra while you are on the battlefield, General," Andrew said. Bill nodded, finding it very helpful. "You can always calm me down, Reece." "It is my duty, General." The two men then fell silent for a few moments, before Andrew asked again, "General, are you still going to hide your true identity even after getting your title back?" "Yes." Before Andrew could ask again, Bill interrupted him, "You should know why." "The assassin, General?" "Yes. I have to make sure first, before I reveal my identity. Until I do, let people think that William Mackenzie has disappeared and no one knows where he is." "
"Crazy? Why are you calling me crazy?" Keannu asked calmly. "See for yourself what you've done!" Monica looked incredulous. Her husband didn't even feel the slightest bit guilty. Keannu shrugged, "What's wrong with that? I just wanted to see who was the best. They were-" "Obviously General Mackenzie is better." "Not necessarily." "What's not certain? You called him back because you realized he could protect our kingdom better than Jody Gardner, right? Then, why are you testing his again?" Monica seemed unable to contain her anger. Keannu replied so calmly, "I'm not testing. Know this, Monica. I'm doing this to find the best War General for the future." "But you sent them to the battlefield. What if ... if ...." "If one of them loses the war?" Monica gave her husband a sharp look. Now Monica understood that Keannu Wellington did not attach much importance to the lives of the two War Generals. She didn't know how her husband could have such a different attitude from her father
"I can do it," Bill replied, looking very confident. Amanda Clark saw that the gaze of the most powerful war general did not hold the slightest doubt. In fact, in just one look Amanda understood that Bill meant what he said. "Then promise me you'll come home in one piece, Bill!" Amanda said pleadingly. "Of course, no need to worry!" Bill replied. Bill had never been so confident. He wasn't arrogant about his own abilities but what he said was a great determination that he wanted to realize. In the past, the time of his glory as a War General, Bill could almost be said to be able to maintain his army and rarely lost many of his men. Many considered that being a William Mackenzie's men was like having a protector and his life would not be easily lost. So this time it was the same, Bill would be much more protective of his troops as best he could. Time passed and the registration of the bodyguards who wanted to follow the two generals to the battlefield had begun. In most areas o
With fury, Howard replied, "No need. Without you moving me, I'll get out of this army myself." Steven laughed mockingly, "Good then. Turns out you're pretty self aware too." "Go away!" Steven shouted. Howard immediately left the place and moved towards the War building and said his wish. With open arms, Andrew Reece accepted the presence of the extra troops. He was immediately directed to meet Bill Stewart who quickly gave him directions. This was based on their limited time. They had no more time to train more. In total, Bill had 239 troops, while Jody had 2109. Bill took Andrew as his deputy, while Steven was chosen as Jody's deputy. On the day of departure, the king of Ans De Lou Kingdom was seen giving a short speech, "War Generals, Jody Gardner and Bill Stewart. We await your return in one piece." The two War Generals knelt and saluted solemnly before finally moving to leave the kingdom in a fighter jet. Jody Gardner's troops departed for the Kingdom of Hellfric, while Wi
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