Riley didn't answer and that made Reynhard feel victorious. He haughtily added, "Wow! How pathetic! I guess you won't be able to do anything without-""If that's what you think, then I wouldn't blame you," Riley cut in quickly, making several senior soldiers immediately sneer at him.Reynhard smiled dismissively, "Oh, so you admit it." "Of course, why would I deny it? It's the truth," Riley retorted, making Reynhard's friends look down on the young man.Reynhard laughed sarcastically, "Uh, I see. You are really disgusting, Wood. "You pathetic soldier! Using your position to get special treatment." A friend of Reynhard's said while staring with a mocking expression.Some people laughed mockingly, but Riley didn't seem to care too much.However, after letting the people have their fill of laughing at him, the almost-twenty-two-year-old said, "Indeed, being a future king's son-in-law is quite an advantage for me after all."The people fell silent again, watching Riley intently.Riley t
Alen immediately shook his head, replying stammeringly, "N-nothing, General Reece."Andrew Reece looked suspicious, but the war general chose not to discuss it too much. He simply said, "Well, then please rest. Tonight you must listen to further war instructions from your seniors."James frowned in surprise, but Riley first commented, "Will the war strategy be conveyed by the seniors to ... us as juniors, General?"Andrew turned to Riley and smiled gently, "Yes. In thirty minutes, I will call the commanders along with some seniors to discuss the matter. Afterward, the seniors will call their colleagues and you as their juniors to explain what I have to say."Listening to the explanation, James suddenly became somber. While Alen let out a long sigh, realizing that their situation was not good.Meanwhile, Riley seemed to be as calm as ever and even replied, "Yes, General.""Alright, relax first!" Andrew told them.Before exiting the tent, Andrew walked towards Riley. James and Alen sta
Riley was speechless, completely unable to refute James' words.The young man then let out a long breath.James sighed seeing Riley's soft gaze towards him, "Hey, listen. I know that my father did wrong, but ... that doesn't mean that people have the right to say that he's the worst general. Right? After all, he has protected this kingdom. He also risked his life.""I ... just hope that people not only see my father's faults, but also see what he had done. Is ... is my wish too much, Wood?" James continued with a desperate tone in his voice.Riley was saddened by James' small wish that so many people had never considered. But he still tried to respond by saying, "No. Your father deserves an honor. I understand."James froze in his seat but he did not give any reaction.Riley continued to say carefully, "But you also have to understand that not everyone thinks the same way, James.""I know that," James replied without turning to Riley.Not wanting to make the atmosphere uncomfortable,
“Didn't I hear wrong?” a class two soldier commented in a surprised tone.While another also said, “How can an aspiring soldier get a chance to fight with the War General?”“You're right. Previously, none of the prospective soldiers could participate in the real battlefield, but now they can. Then what is this again? Joining the main army? It's unbelievable,” a class one soldier asked. He looked unhappy with the division of the soldiers. He even rolled his eyes when some soldiers praised James.James heard all the ramblings and still couldn't believe it himself. He then asked, “Are you sure you didn't misread, senior? It is impossible I am placed into-”“You think my eyesight is so bad that I can't read properly, Gardner?” the staff said in an offended tone.James was even more confused but he could not ask more. He knew from the staff's expression that he did not want to talk to him more.Riley saw that the situation might get out of hand due to that decision so he quickly said, “N
Riley was silent for a few seconds and that immediately made Ben say again, “Which group does he belong to?”Riley reluctantly answered, “Group three, senior.”Ben sighed but nodded to himself. He was a little disappointed with the division of soldiers, but he knew there was nothing he could do about it.“He doesn't seem sad or disappointed with the results,” Riley said, trying to make Ben much calmer.Ben smiled, “I know. He's never protested about the division of the group since long ago.”He paused for a few seconds and said again, “Well, sometimes he does say he doesn't like it or looks worried. But she really doesn't care about this kind of thing.”Riley understood it too, but strangely it was Ben who looked sad. The young man did not understand why Ben was lamenting Shin's fate.However, then Ben suddenly said, “Shin really wanted to be one of the medical staff.”Riley was wide-eyed in shock, “Why didn't you tell the commander?”Ben suddenly wore a sad expression, “He can't retu
When the explosion was heard by the enemy troops, they immediately panicked. “What is this? They dare to attack us now?”“Didn't they just lose a lot of troops?”A fierce-faced war general of the Fermoza Kingdom quickly picked up his weapon in a bit of panic.He also shouted angrily at a man who was nervously touching his weapon, “War Councilor, what is the meaning of this?”The man growled angrily, “You said that they wouldn't dare attack us if we placed the war commanders in different places, in all the remote spots. You ... also believe this strategy will leave them confused.”“Then what is this? They even dare to attack this area,” the war general named Fabian Fermoza continued.The man was still quite young, still around thirty-three years old and he was one of the cousins of the king who was currently in charge.The king's advisor with trembling lips that had turned pale replied, “General, I don't think they would dare to do so. Andrew Reece ... is not a very smart person. He-”
Philip deliberated for a while, still not deciding. The look in his eyes still showed a great deal of guidance.Alexander, on the other hand, didn't want to let the man think further or realize what he was losing.Besides, he didn't have much time so he really had to urge Philip to come up with a solution to the current mess. “What are you waiting for?” Alexander said with a half-suppressed annoyance.Philip moistened his lips and intended to reply, but Alexander suddenly interrupted him by saying, “Oh, it looks like you don't want to.”“M-Master. I-I'm ....”Philip looked startled as Alexander looked away.The war advisor also waved his hand and said in an offended tone, “I'm just giving you a good opportunity. If you really don't want this opportunity, I won't force you anymore.”Philip widened his eyes. Especially when he saw Alexander walking towards the exit in a hurry.As if realizing his stupidity, Philip quickly caught up with Alexander and said in a pleading tone, “Sir, I apo
Riley was even stunned for about three seconds and almost took a shot to the heart if someone had pulled him out of the way too late.No one could blame a young soldier for feeling nervous when confronted with the highest-ranking officer in the enemy army.Anyone would have trembled in the face of a war general who was known to be more skilled than his men.That was also the case for Riley. But he wasn't afraid at all. He was just too shocked and a little nervous.The young man reflexively turned to the person who had saved his life and was surprised to recognize the person who always wore his protective helmet at a slight angle, “James.”“How did you get here? Shouldn't you be next-”James growled angrily, “What's wrong with you, why are you losing focus? Are you-”However, before he could finish his tirade against Riley, two bullets were fired at both of them simultaneously. The two didn't seem to have enough to say to each other, but they had to put their conversation on hold.Once