The Inevitable War

The meeting room adjacent to the main hall was small. It had a long table, eight chairs, and a large map pinned to the wall with colored markers pressed into various points along the border. Six generals were already seated when they entered. Older men, mostly. Saul took his seat at the head of the table. "Gentlemen. As I mentioned, Mr. Smith has been operating inside the South for some time. I'd like us to hear what he knows."All eyes moved to Levian. He had sat across from harder rooms than this one. He folded his hands on the table and started talking. “He has already formed alliances with other nations for rations and medical support.” He began speaking. “What about the weapons?” One of the old generals asked.Levian turned to look at him, “He had everything shipped to him. He is ready for the war.” Then he turned to look at Saul. “Maybe even more than the Northern Udyous.”By the time the meeting wrapped up, the room’s atmosphere was heavy. The generals left one by one after

Attack and Counterattack

The first explosion came without warning.The windows of Saul’s residence shook violently, rattling in their frames as a deafening blast rolled across the city like a wave. The teacup in Sherry's hand slipped from her fingers and shattered against the wooden floor. Everybody froze in their seat. Nobody moved. Nobody spoke.Then the second explosion hit, farther away but harder, and the building shuddered around them.Sherry was on her feet before she realized she had stood. "What was that?"The answer came before anyone could speak. A siren cut through the air, sharp and high, and then another joined it, and another, until dozens of them screamed across the city all at once.Saul placed down his cup as he stood up with a solemn expression. "It has begun."Outside, the streets transformed within seconds. People poured out of shops and doorways, stumbling into the open and looking upward at the thick column of smoke already climbing into the morning sky. "What happened?""Was that an

The Answers

As the tanks crossed the border and rolled into Northern territory, the soldiers began cheering.It started with one voice, then spread down the line until the whole column was alive with it, fists raised, rifles lifted toward the sky. They moved like men who had already won, the armored vehicles advancing in a loose, confident formation that looked more like a victory parade than an invasion.Aldrevon watched from his command vehicle with quiet satisfaction."Report," he said.Adannael Poe, who had finally earned a merit after delivering Andreas like a wrapped gift, was the first to respond. "Your Lordship, the northern soldiers appear to have deserted their posts entirely. The sector is empty. It seems the air strikes this morning drove them out."Aldrevon's eyes narrowed slightly. "The entire sector."Belingjun Joe, Team Leader of Team Badagar, confirmed it without hesitation. "No resistance whatsoever, Your Lordship. The road to the capital is open."The cheering continued around

What the Sea Carries Home

"She begged," Aldrevon said simply. "Your mother. The whole time, she begged. Not for herself." His eyes stayed on Sherry's face. "For you.""The pure horror on their faces as they watched me carry you away, a crying mess..." Aldrevon shuddered. "That's when I realized how sweet this emotional torture tastes."He tilted his head. "And then I remembered something. You. Three years old, unaware of everything. The perfect piece to finally get the perfect revenge on the Lona family.""So I thought, wouldn't it be interesting? Let her grow up in complete ignorance. Let her believe her parents died ordinary deaths. Let her live peacefully, happily, completely unaware. And then, one day, bring her back. To the land her family abandoned. To the ashes of her ancestors. And make the last blood of House Lona kneel before me." His voice dropped to a whisper. "Only then would I have killed you.""I spent a lot of manpower and resources on you. You should feel honored." He continued smiling as if he

Epilogue

Sherry took a deep breath, closed her eyes, and turned around.When she opened them, she was looking straight at her own reflection."So pretty!" The shop assistant clasped her hands together, eyes bright. "So, what do you think?"Sherry studied herself carefully in the mirror. The beaded white gown had a fitted corset that cinched at her waist and an overflowing skirt with a long train. It was exactly right. She gave a soft smile."This is the one."It was her third time in this boutique: the same showroom, the same assistant, a different dress. The only thing that was completely different this time was the reason she was smiling.The assistant beamed and fixed a delicate organza veil into her hair, stepping back to admire the result."Do we call your fiancé in?"Sherry shook her head. "I want it to be a surprise."She twirled once, satisfied. "Let's finalize this one."***Levian had been waiting in the indoor café. By the time Sherry walked out, there were four empty coffee cups on

All Chapters of Reborn for revenge: Mr.Smith Can you handle it?: Chapter 161 - Chapter 165

The Inevitable War

Attack and Counterattack

The Answers

What the Sea Carries Home

Epilogue