Chapter 1692

Black Rose's plea set off a wave of concern among the Pendragon War Zone's top brass standing behind her. "She's right, sir. It's a trap, plain and simple. If you walk into it solo, you're playing right into their hands."

"Take a squad with you, sir!"

"They're vile, sir, baiting you to Nexus Town so they can snatch you and twist Biskeland's arm!"

"Sir, think it through. Major Black Rose has a point. Bring a team to Nexus Town. It's the only way."

"Absolutely, sir! Nexus Town is a tangled web of factions. As a neutral haven, it's way too risky for you to head there solo!" The room erupted with voices, each face etched with worry.

Black Rose's eyes mirrored her growing concern as she absorbed the flurry of suggestions. She implored, "Sir, venturing to Nexus Town alone is a perilous gamble! If Calum found out, he'd never stand for it!"

Liam offered a reassuring smile to his anxious comrades and shook his head. "No need for alarm, my friends. With Calum in their clutches, I can't jus