Dear, Readers
This is Zila Aicha who wants to thank all the loyal readers of this novel.I know, season 2 of this book may disappoint some fans of this book. However, believe me I have tried to make this book with all my heart.
May I ask your opinion about this book? I will be happy to read your comments. Suggestions and criticisms will also be happily accepted.
Next, I will make season 3 of this book, but season 3 will be a book with the main character “James Gardner”.
Hope you all will like it.Best wishes,
Zila Aicha"General, we're surrounded." A soldier with a bullet wound in his leg dragged himself to walk towards the place where the war general of Ans De Lou Kingdom was preparing his weapons. The soldier who was staggering as he walked was no longer wearing his head armour or any other body armour. That made the war general glare angrily at him, "What have you done? Where is your armour?" The soldier of the first class could only grimace in pain and replied, "It's unusable, too many bullet wounds." Riley Mackenzie widened his eyes and instantly removed the goggles protecting his eyes. The young man crouched down and looked at Benedict Arkitson's injuries, which were extremely severe. Not only had his leg been shot, but his left abdomen was also severely injured. In addition, Riley saw countless other wounds. "Stay here! The medical staff will help you soon," Riley ordered firmly. Ben shook his head, "How can I leave you alone against the main army? There are too many of them." "Rei
James instantly stopped what he was doing but still didn't look at Diego.Diego, who saw James' sudden stop, slapped his own mouth as if realizing that he had misspoken.“Uh, what did I say? You ... of course still think of him as your best friend. Otherwise, how could you always make him special weapons?” Diego said guiltily.James sighed softly, “He would have gotten away without my interference.”“I'm not sure, James. If I was sure, I wouldn't have come here and asked you to come back. In fact, Princess Rowena and Prince Xylan ....”James frowned and finally turned to Diego, “What's wrong with them?”“Princess Rowena specifically came to me when I had just arrived at the palace. She asked me to find out where you were, James. Prince Xylan also came to me, like Princess Rowena,” Diego explained.James wondered even more, “Why would they ask you that?”Diego shrugged, “I don't know. I don't know.”“That's weird, how could they know that you're the only one who knows where I live?” Jam
Xylan smiled back casually in response to James' unchanged demeanor.The future king calmly replied, “Since I'm already here, of course ... your consequences will be much worse, Deputy General of War.”Damn it, James only dared to swear inwardly.Of course even though he was very annoyed at the man who was several years younger than him, he couldn't swear directly. He wasn't stupid. Xylan could cut off his head easily.“So, how was it? Are you ... still refusing, Deputy War General?” Xylan asked in an urgent tone.James gritted his teeth and with a hint of annoyance he replied, “How can I refuse if you've threatened me like that, Your Highness?”Xylan chuckled softly.That made James become wary. After he saw the change in Xylan Wellington, from being a teenager a dozen years ago while standing not far from him to a grown man, James felt that the crown prince of Ans De Lou Kingdom was very different.The teenage Xylan was a prince who looked less competent and more nervous when talki
Being hit, cursed by his own best friend did not make James Gardner apoplectic. Instead, he chuckled and returned Shin's hug. He said in a very low tone, “I'm sorry.”Shin was actually surprised when he heard James' apology. He felt that James was basically innocent. His best friend was just disappointed and his reaction was not excessive. Even if he did choose to leave, James still couldn't be considered as acting out of bounds. He still had the right to choose to stay in the palace or leave the palace life.So Shin quickly said, “Never mind, forget it. You ... are completely innocent.”James sighed softly and then released his embrace on Shin. Shin suddenly turned to Diego who suddenly did not dare to look at him. The forty-year-old man narrowed his eyes in suspicion.“Does this mean you ... knew all along-”Diego immediately cleared his throat softly and said quickly, “Senior Shin, Prince Xylan is waiting for James.”Shin instantly came to his senses and immediately apologized t
Having managed to pull himself together, Shin looked at Diego with a curious gaze. Diego knew immediately that Shin must want to ask more about James' life.But all the soldier who worked with James could say was, "You know he's good at making bombs, right? However, that was not all. His skills were more impressive than just bomb-making. He can also make amazing weapons.""On top of that, he manages the cafe business he runs with Aunt Dorothy. But really ... his main job has always been, of course, making weapons for our kingdom," Diego explained.Shin nodded, understanding easily.He was so eager to know more that he asked again, "Then, what about his ... love life? Is he married?"Diego shook his head, "How has he ever thought about that? You ... know what he's like, don't you?"Shin stopped asking about James' love life and went back to asking about other things.Meanwhile, inside the king's palace, James was still talking seriously with Keannu and also Xylan."I know ... you left
Xylan wanted to help his father, but in the end, the young man who looked so worried about his father was asked to wait outside the king's palace by Keannu.After Keannu was left alone with James, he looked back at James seriously.“Deputy General of War, please save ... this kingdom. Don't let our kingdom be taken by them. Can you ... do it?” Keannu asked with an expectant look that was so obvious.James frowned. He honestly predicted that the king would mention Riley first, but apparently he prioritized the whole country over his son-in-law's safety.As if guessing what James was thinking, Keannu added, “I'm not indifferent to Riley. I ... also don't know that my daughter is suffering because her husband's fate is still unclear.”He swallowed hard and continued, “However, if I ask you to focus on saving Riley first, then ....”He was speechless again. Imagining his daughter being so sad because of his son-in-law who was still a hostage in the enemy kingdom made the old man sad as wel
“Deputy General of War,” Rowena called softly.James instantly shifted his gaze from the small child he estimated to be about two years old to the king's daughter.“Yes, Your Royal Highness, did you wish to speak with me?” James asked quietly.Rowena nodded and immediately handed her son to the nanny, “Take care of Prince Kharel for a moment. I won't be long.”The nanny immediately nodded and took the little prince in her arms. On the other hand, Diego and Shin, who knew that Rowena needed a chance to talk to James, quickly stepped aside.Before leaving, the two did not forget to pay their respects to the princess.After leaving, James immediately asked back, “What did you want to talk to me about, Your Highness?”Rowena gulped, “Have you ... agreed to look for Riley, the Deputy War General?”James nodded, “Of course, that is already one of my duties, Your Highness.”Rowena's lips trembled and she suddenly looked like she was about to cry.Uh, James was confused because of that. He ha
"Why did you call them?" one of the class one soldiers asked with furrowed brows.James sighed softly and could only reply, "Because I have a new war strategy. Why? Do you mind?"James looked at him with a cold gaze and of course it made the soldier who was still recovering from his heavy injuries unable to reply.James Gardner was still a deputy general of war after all. He didn't want to make trouble with the man so he chose not to question the decision James had made.After knowing that the soldier no longer argued with him, James immediately ordered, "Prepare everything. I will explain our new war strategy to you all as soon as the war commanders get here.""Yes, Deputy General of War," the class one soldier said.James quickly entered the silver building and immediately rolled out a large paper. Beside him he saw some notes that had been prepared by the soldiers.In addition, there were several large screens that showed almost the entire location of the war. James wasted no time a
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