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
"Tell me, do you really know William Mackenzie's son?" James Gardner asked with an expectant look.Alen Smith wanted to respond, but James was only paying attention to the answer issued by Riley so the man was ignored.James said again, "If so, can you tell me which compartment he's in?"Riley wasn't afraid to face James, but he just wanted to keep his secret like what his father wanted. It was impossible to hide his true identity forever, but at least not when he first left the city. He hadn't even set foot in the castle yet. How could he reveal his identity? Obviously, he couldn't. So, the young man replied, "How would I know where he is? I immediately got on this carriage and searched for my compartment. I haven't looked around."Hearing that answer, James snorted in disappointment. But, the youngster didn't seem to give up easily so he said. "I have a good idea."Alen frowned, "What idea do you mean?""And about what?" Diego asked.Riley did not ask but was still observing the y
Riley suddenly said, "You did it, right?" James turned to Riley and then replied, "Did what?" It was clear that James pretended to not know about that. "Told them about General Mackenzie's son being here?" Riley said, still trying to hold back his emotions. James shrugged, "I just told them about the possibility. Well, who knows if they believed it?" Alen Smith snorted, "You did it on purpose because you wanted to find General Mackenzie's son, right?" Diego said, "You think you can lure the son of the great general to show up?" Once again, James Gardner visibly grinned and replied, "Of course. That guy will definitely show up on his own. And ... I'll beat him in every match, no matter what." "Just keep dreaming, as long as you can," Alen said. Riley said, "It's like you're out of work." The smug smile vanished from James' face. "Whatever you say, but you three watch. I'll beat him." Alen and Diego did not respond but Riley said, "Well, good luck then. We'll be your supporte
Several other people also shouted the same thing."Traitor general's son!" "Get out of here! You don't belong here.""Leave!""Get him out of here!"Mary Kesley, who was the one in charge of the event, immediately raised her hand. "Please calm down!"Unfortunately, Marry's words were completely ignored by the people. They continued to shout excitedly asking James Gardner to leave.The shouts also filled the entire area in front of the gate. It could be said that only a few people were not shouting, including Riley Mackenzie.The young man seemed to not want to make a scene and just stayed there while waiting for them to stop on their own.However, as if deliberately deafening his ears, James Gardner confidently walked towards the front. He then nodded at Mary Kesley who was still trying to calm down the chaos, which was unfortunately still failing.After picking up his backpack, James turned around and walked back to where he had been.But, unfortunately, that was not all that happene
Riley was quite impressed with the way James looked at the issue of fighting for the soldier's position. The young man even smiled a friendly smile, "You're right. We will compete fiercely." James quickly responded, "I won't be easy for you to beat." "Yes, that's what you have to do. If you're easy for me to beat, then how can you possibly face the person you're looking for?" Riley said. James snorted in annoyance but in his heart he was determined to use all his strength to be superior to all his rivals. "Are we going to stay here until everyone is called?" Allen Smith asked. "I think so," Diego Greco answered as he already looked bored. Riley joined in, "It won't be long. The bags in front are almost gone." "That's right. What do you think the number of potential soldiers will be this year?" Diego asked the three people around him. Alen immediately tried to remember, but Riley was quicker, "Last year there were around 3200 people registering and they only accepted 1000 peopl
Riley replied quickly, "What are you saying? He probably doesn't even know you exist." James raised an eyebrow and looked sarcastically at Riley, "How could he not know?" Riley smiled in annoyance, "He probably doesn't have time to care about other people's lives." James clicked his tongue, he did not believe in what Riley said.Alen Smith said, "Good grief! Never mind that General Mackenzie's son doesn't have time to find out about you, we don't have either." "That's right. We didn't even think that General Gardner had a son," Diego said honestly. James Gardner looked at the three people who were in the same dorm as him, but he didn't find a lie in their eyes. The 22 year old young man sighed tiredly. "My mother never married my father." He then said.Riley was very, very surprised to hear this too honest confession. Really, he never thought that James would immediately open up like that. Alen and Diego looked at each other, too shocked and confused about how to respond to Jame
Alen immediately stepped forward full of emotion but Riley quickly stopped the young man by saying, "Hold on!" Alen tried to get away from Riley but Riley still held his arm. "Why should I be the one to hold back, while he just goes around saying things that make people annoyed?" Alen said, looking disapproving. Riley said slowly, "Because he just made you angry. Do you understand that?" Alen was silent so that the young man Riley was calmer and then he let go. Diego was almost losing patience with James but had not done anything yet. James was already standing and crossing his arms, as if challenging Alen to a fight. Riley immediately stood in front of Alen and said in a sharp tone, "Is this all you can do?" James looked at Riley with a confused expression. "You're doing this, pissing off other people and challenging them to fight with you so you don't make too many enemies in the palace soldier recruitment selection?" Riley said. James smiled irritably, "What are you talkin
Someone even dared to raise his hand. "General." Andrew Reece immediately raised his hand and asked the other prospective soldiers to be quiet and listen to what the young man who was standing had to say. "Yes, please!" Andrew invited the questioner. "General, is that some kind of special program?" The warrior candidate asked excitedly. "Yes. The soldier I train directly under my supervision will automatically participate in the selection of the next war general," Andrew explained. Andrew's explanation certainly made them even more excited. So many people wanted to ask questions but Keannu asked them to be quiet and calm first before letting Andrew continue his explanation. After they calmed down again, Andrew said, "So, there are three candidates who will be the next war generals, replacing me who will immediately step down from this position one year from now." The prospective soldiers looked even more shocked but none of them dared to speak because their king had instructed t
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
Reiner Anderson did not answer James' question. Instead, he had a facial expression that looked both hesitant and confused.Of course, that made James Gardner even more annoyed. "Come on, tell me quickly! What's so strange about Princess Rowena?" James urged, impatiently.Reiner swallowed and scratched his ears before answering, "Well, I'm not sure if this is strange to you. But ... I think it's very strange, James."James gritted his teeth in growing annoyance and impatience.Luckily, he didn't need to ask anymore as Reiner added, "So, according to reports she went outside the palace."Hearing Reiner's answer, James snorted rudely. "What's so strange about that? I know she often goes outside the palace."Reiner sighed softly, "Indeed. But, this time ... a few hours ago, she left without a bodyguard. And she ... left with their son, Prince Kharel."Instantly James glared in shock, "What? Are you ... sure?""Yes, James. She just-""How is that possible? King Xylan ... didn't forbid he
Gary Davis did not answer Xylan's question. He just wore a pitiable expression. It instantly brought out the guilt in Xylan Wellington.Oh, no. What have I done? Did ... did I go too far in becoming suspicious of my own personal assistant? Xylan thought to himself as he stared at Gary's innocent face.The viceroy sighed softly. He went back to thinking hard. He tried to remember everything about Gary. He had never made a mistake, not once. He also never did anything suspicious all this time. Gosh, am I suspecting the wrong person? Xylan thought.However, he shook his head quickly as he realized something.But, wait a minute. It was James Gardner who suspected him. He couldn't have spoken carelessly. Otherwise, there was no way he could have been selected as the deputy war general. His instincts must be very strong that he has suspicions of Gary Davis, Xylan thought seriously.He then looked at Gary once more and finally nodded his head.He does look very innocent, but he could be h
Ben didn't know how he should respond to his friend's words, but all he could do was go over to James and pat him gently on the back repeatedly in an attempt to calm him down."He's really not coming back, Ben.""No, he's not. It's just-""He wouldn't give that kind of message if he didn't mean what he said," James cut Ben off.Ben sighed softly, "James, what I meant was ... he probably doesn't want to be looked for anymore because he wants to go back to the palace himself."Ben's words made James, who had been so frantic, straighten his back. The war general then turned to Ben and responded, "What do you mean?"Ben wasn't sure what he was thinking but he said it anyway, "I think ... he just wants to go home alone."James paused, trying to digest his friend's words."Tell you what ... how about we just go back to the palace, who knows if Riley might actually be home," Ben explained.Ricky and Steven Drilon were silent as they listened to Ben's words.They also didn't have time to reac
Ricky Drilon could only stare at the question.Oh, he often found himself in a confusing situation. But, he had never once felt depressed.Though he was also very often faced with a difficult choice. However, again, such things could be resolved well without any inner turmoil.However, one question asked by Riley Mackenzie put him in his most difficult phase. "Why are you doing nothing? Who are you going to obey? Me or General Gardner?" Riley repeated his question.Ricky swallowed harshly, getting more and more confused.His forehead was furrowed, clearly showing a great deal of indecision. He repeatedly smoothed his hair in just one minute. That made Riley smile strangely, "So, what? Who are you going to choose to obey?" Ricky bit his own teeth.How is this? What am I supposed to do? And why am I in this situation? Ricky thought.He looked indecisive, full of doubts. Riley himself looked very calm and relaxed at Ricky's confusion."Why aren't you answering me?" Riley asked with a