Of course, Jody Gardner's words immediately angered William Mackenzie. The man who had been holding back for a long time finally exploded uncontrollably. Unable to contain himself anymore, William Mackenzie said, "If this is what you want, fine. I won't hold back anymore." Jody Gardner was stunned to see a look in William Mackenzie's eyes that he had never seen before. It was a look of intense killing desire that no one could escape. Because as far as he knew, there had never been a single person who could escape death when William Mackenzie had decided to take his life. It was impossible to survive the god of death, almost as impossible as an ant slaying an elephant. The man couldn't help but face it. But before Jody Gardner could defend himself, with a swift movement William Mackenzie, the strongest god of war, grabbed Jody Gardner by the neck and dragged him mercilessly with one hand. He carried him away from the area to give him more freedom to beat him up. Keannu Welling
Jody Gardner replied with a mocking smile, "Do you think you can win against me?" William Mackenzie never expected that Jody Gardner, who used to be his obedient subordinate, had now turned into someone very different. It all happened because of power. As if he could read what the general was thinking, Jody said, "General Mackenzie, I am not your old subordinate who knows nothing." He stared fearlessly and continued, "I now have the same title as you. We are equals. You must also know how I earned that title." William Mackenzie sighed, getting tired of dealing with his betrayed subordinate. "By killing me you mean?" William Mackenzie shook his head, trying to restrain himself from getting out of control. Not wanting to linger and waste time, Jody Gardner attacked without warning. He intended to punch the major general in the chest. But by then William Mackenzie was at the ready and of course in just one action, the strongest general managed to hit his opponent back until Jody
Steven jumped in surprise when he heard the question, but the young man quickly replied, "Yes, General Mackenzie." William Mackenzie nodded, "Bring the body and give it a royal military burial." This left everyone in the palace who had witnessed everything that had happened there shocked at what William had done. It was also true of Keannu Wellington who also looked confused by the general's order. Andrew even asked with a look of astonishment on his face. When Steven asked his fellow guards who loved Jody Gardner so much, Andrew immediately decided to ask, "General, why are you asking for a proper funeral for Jody Gardner? Wasn't he a traitor?" "Yes, General. He plotted a heinous murder against you, why are you honoring him?" another soldier added. William Mackenzie replied, "Jody Gardner is not a traitor. He did not betray this kingdom, but he betrayed me." "As for the matter of him having made many lives disappear, that was his fatal mistake. But ...." William Mackenzie pa
Three months later, the life of William Mackenzie, the former general of Ans De Lou had completely changed. William Mackenzie had chosen to become the CEO of one of his own companies and was living quietly with his beautiful wife who waited patiently for him to come home every night. After the man cleaned up, he quickly joined his wife who was sitting on the bed. "Bill, is it okay if you take two weeks off?" Cassandra asked while she was leaning on her husband's shoulder. William Mackenzie moved his head slightly and looked at his wife with a smile. "Of course, have you forgotten that the company is mine, dear? Even if I don't go to the office for a year, no one will bother me," Bill said so calmly. "I'm the CEO there. Who would dare bother me?" Bill added. Cassandra chuckled, "You're so arrogant coming out of the palace." Bill just grimaced. "I'm not. I just didn't want you to feel-" "Yes, Bill. I know. You already proved it. Anyway, please let's not talk about the past on t
Hello, Readers. This is Zila Aicha who wants to thank to all of you who have given time to read this book until this book comes to end. I'm happy to know that this story catches you. I never imagine that William Mackenzie's story is liked by many readers. Here, I want to say that I'm nothing without you, guys. And then now, after the story is over, I would like to ask to you, whether you want me to continue the story. If it is yes, I would write the story of the son of William Mackenzie, but if it not, I will ask my editor to mark this story into the completed book. I'll be glad to know your response about this, guys. Thank you for your kind attention. Best Regards, Zila Aicha
"Stop giving your son that look, Bill!" Cassandra admonished to her husband, William, who was indeed showing a bitter expression.William let out a long sigh, "Then, what do you want me to do? Smile broadly when I have to let go of my son who wants to risk his life for the Ans De Lou Kingdom?""You know I can't do that, Cassie. You know I ...."William Mackenzie, the former god of war, the strongest general ever in the Ans De Lou Kingdom could not continue his words because his only son, Riley was already walking back to them after saying goodbye to his friends.He certainly did not want his son to see him arguing with his wife."Hey, after all you gave your son permission to enroll, you can't take it back, Bill," Cassandra said as she widened her eyes, giving her husband a warning.William could only let out a long sigh."Are you done, dear?" Cassandra asked her son as she stroked her 21-year-old son's arm."I am, Mom. Otherwise, how could I come back here?" Riley replied with a smile
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
The 23-year-old loosened the collar of his shirt and then sat down comfortably. His face was bright with a smile. In fact, one of the other passengers sitting in the same compartment with him felt that the young man carrying a backpack with the emblem of the Ans De Lou Kingdom was a very cheerful young man."Excuse me, where are you getting off?" Gary asked to make small talk with his compartment mate.The man who looked about the same age as him replied, "Vues Hill."Gary nodded, "Oh, you mean getting off before me.""Where do you get off?" the man asked back. "Uh, I'll get off at the last station, Wenderstein," Gary replied.The man frowned, "Wenderstein? You're from an area ... that once belonged to the Sealand Kingdom apparently."Gary smiled kindly and nodded, "You seem to know my area."The man immediately nodded, "Of course. I've been there a few times."Gary was reluctant to respond, but the young man sitting in front of him still seemed interested in the topic and asked aga
"Please forgive me, Your Majesty. I ... will stop talking and listen to you," Gary Davis said, who after saying that immediately closed his mouth tightly. The young man also bowed his head as if afraid that he would anger the viceroy.Xylan sighed softly at the compliance of his personal assistant and then responded, "Gary, I ... have broken my promise. I can't make you occupy an important position in this palace."He observed Gary's facial expression which was unfortunately invisible to him as his head was bowed rather deeply.But, looking at Gary who didn't move an inch Xylan was sure Gary was listening to everything he said carefully."But ... that doesn't mean I can't do it forever," Xylan continued.Xylan's words managed to make Gary move his head slightly but still remained in a downcast position.Xylan smiled faintly and added, "Yes, Gary. You didn't hear wrong. I only delayed your appointment. This means that my decision has not changed."Slowly Gary raised his head until Xyl
"General Gardner, you've always been able to read what's inside my brain," Xylan replied quietly.The corners of James' lips lifted slightly to form a faint smile."Say it, Your Majesty! I am at your disposal," James said casually.Xylan nodded his head, "It's about you.""About me?" James repeated with a surprised expression.The young man had not expected the king's answer to be about him. He thought Xylan meant his concern for the government. In a confused tone he asked, "Does anything I do bother you, Your Majesty?" Xylan shook his head emphatically, "No. You've helped me more than anything. You've actually helped me more than I expected."That certainly made James even more clueless, "So what do you think of me?""It's about our agreement before I was appointed," Xylan replied.James' broad forehead wrinkled, but he quickly realized what Xylan was referring to.As he had expected, Xylan was actually saying, "So, when are you going to start looking for my brother-in-law again?"
A female staffer from another ministry immediately laughed at Celine Klein's words. That young woman was Lucy Berry.But Celine, the twenty-five-year-old young woman only looked at her with one eyebrow raised. She didn't seem bothered at all, just curious.Some people also ended up laughing along with the woman who also looked Celine's age.Not getting the response she wanted, Lucy said sarcastically, "Why would King Xylan choose a woman from the commoners? Are ... you interested in being his wife?"Celine was about to answer, but Lucy laughed at her again and said, "Don't get your hopes up! Even if King Xylan chooses a woman who is not a member of the royal family, he is still unlikely to look at an ordinary staff like you."The look in her eyes at Celine was clearly very dismissive, yet Celine still looked calm and relaxed.Instead, the young woman boldly said, "Oh my! I didn't say that. I was just wondering. Oh, I see. Perhaps you're the one who dreamed of becoming King Xylan's wif
The words of Royal Prime Minister Ans De Lou, who had done a lot for the country, instantly made most of the ministers in the palace become dumbfounded.Many of them were afraid to breathe. In fact, there were also those who dared not just move their eyeballs. It was because they thought Philip Crawford was too bold that they thought that this time the young king who had just been inaugurated would surely lose his temper and become furious.Reiner Anderson, one of the country's war commanders, almost felt that it was the end of the debate between the two men of different generations."Prime Minister Crawford is definitely finished this time. King Xylan won't let him," Reiner said with a tone of voice that sounded full of horror.Josh Cleve winked and said, "You're right, Rei. That accusation is a bit outrageous in my opinion. If that's the case, the viceroy will definitely kick old Crawford out."Benedict Arkitson, who had just joined them, responded, "What's going on between them? W
Philip Crawford replied, "Your Majesty, you have made a big mistake."Everyone held their breath at Philip's bold answer.In fact, Ashton Rowles looked so shocked that he forgot to close his wide-open mouth."Oh my! Has the Prime Minister lost his mind?" a minister standing not far from Ashton, muttered.A friend of his who was also a minister replied, "He has indeed gone mad.""I think he dares to contradict the king because he is not willing to lose his position," another minister said.A forestry ministry staff nodded, "You're all right, Ministers. It looks like Prime Minister Crawford can't accept the king's decision.""That's obvious. It's just that ... if I were the Prime Minister, I would do the same thing," another ministry staffer said.The Minister of Social Affairs responded, "Why?"The person shrugged, "The problem is ... he was replaced by someone who has criteria far below his. Just imagine! Gary Davis was just a personal assistant. He's nothing more than an ordinary man
"No, I told you he couldn't do it, Prime Minister," Ashton Rowles said quietly.However, from the tone of his voice, Philip sensed that Ashton was not sure of what he was saying.That made Philip cluck his tongue, while Ashton himself was also actually beginning to be unsure and astonished.However, he would not reveal his doubts to Philip because he did not want his senior to feel upset."Never mind, if he really intends to fire me, I'll accept it. Maybe it's time for me to retire from the palace," Philip said in a gloomy tone.Ashton suddenly felt sorry but he knew he could do nothing but wait for the king's decision."The position of Prime Minister of Ans De Lou Kingdom will still be held by Philip Crawford who has contributed so much to this kingdom," Xylan said.Philip gaped in disbelief.While Ashton immediately laughed with relief and said, "I'm right, Prime Minister? He didn't fire you.""Congratulations, Prime Minister. You're still in your position," another minister said.T
Apparently Ashton did not take offense even though Philip said to him in a sarcastic tone.Instead, Ashton smiled soothingly, "I wouldn't laugh at my senior, Prime Minister."Ashton was indeed fifteen years younger than Philip. Apart from being much younger than Philip, Ashton also had less experience than Philip.Ashton Rowles only set foot in the palace about twelve years ago, when he was 30 years old. He was appointed Minister of Education 4 years ago when he was only 38 years old.He was indeed one of the youngest ministers ever in the Ans De Lou Kingdom, but when compared to Philip Crawford who had served in the palace for more than twenty years, he certainly did not compare."So, why?" Philip asked, still with a resentful tone.Ashton replied, "King Xylan values others. I ... firmly believe that he will retain you, Prime Minister."Philip was stunned, "How can you be so sure, Ashton?"Ashton suddenly became happy, as well as relieved. For him, Philip Crawford calling his name wa
"Please, Your Majesty," James said softly to the viceroy.Xylan Wellington nodded with relief.With the courage he had always possessed, Xylan began to give his first speech as king of Ans De Lou Kingdom.The young man was smooth and even charismatic. He delivered his entire speech very smoothly. Not once did he falter. So many people immediately admired him. Not only were the officials and staff of the palace impressed by Xylan's speech, but most of the residents of the palace also seemed to like Xylan."He's still very young, but I'm sure he'll make a good king, just like his father and grandfather," one of the female servants said in the grand palace.A friend standing next to her responded, "He not only has a very handsome face, but is also very authoritative. I ... can't believe that the little prince is now officially our king.""The youngest and handsomest king in our kingdom," another servant agreed.The other servants nodded along, agreeing with the words of their friends.