"Cassie can wait for me," Bill replied. It was actually hard for him to leave Cassandra any longer, but considering his duty, of course he couldn't just ignore this obligation. In his hands, there were the lives of millions of citizens that could be threatened if he failed to fight the enemies of the Ans De Lou Kingdom. "I will order some trusted bodyguards to protect Mistress Cassandra while you are on the battlefield, General," Andrew said. Bill nodded, finding it very helpful. "You can always calm me down, Reece." "It is my duty, General." The two men then fell silent for a few moments, before Andrew asked again, "General, are you still going to hide your true identity even after getting your title back?" "Yes." Before Andrew could ask again, Bill interrupted him, "You should know why." "The assassin, General?" "Yes. I have to make sure first, before I reveal my identity. Until I do, let people think that William Mackenzie has disappeared and no one knows where he is." "
"Crazy? Why are you calling me crazy?" Keannu asked calmly. "See for yourself what you've done!" Monica looked incredulous. Her husband didn't even feel the slightest bit guilty. Keannu shrugged, "What's wrong with that? I just wanted to see who was the best. They were-" "Obviously General Mackenzie is better." "Not necessarily." "What's not certain? You called him back because you realized he could protect our kingdom better than Jody Gardner, right? Then, why are you testing his again?" Monica seemed unable to contain her anger. Keannu replied so calmly, "I'm not testing. Know this, Monica. I'm doing this to find the best War General for the future." "But you sent them to the battlefield. What if ... if ...." "If one of them loses the war?" Monica gave her husband a sharp look. Now Monica understood that Keannu Wellington did not attach much importance to the lives of the two War Generals. She didn't know how her husband could have such a different attitude from her father
"I can do it," Bill replied, looking very confident. Amanda Clark saw that the gaze of the most powerful war general did not hold the slightest doubt. In fact, in just one look Amanda understood that Bill meant what he said. "Then promise me you'll come home in one piece, Bill!" Amanda said pleadingly. "Of course, no need to worry!" Bill replied. Bill had never been so confident. He wasn't arrogant about his own abilities but what he said was a great determination that he wanted to realize. In the past, the time of his glory as a War General, Bill could almost be said to be able to maintain his army and rarely lost many of his men. Many considered that being a William Mackenzie's men was like having a protector and his life would not be easily lost. So this time it was the same, Bill would be much more protective of his troops as best he could. Time passed and the registration of the bodyguards who wanted to follow the two generals to the battlefield had begun. In most areas o
With fury, Howard replied, "No need. Without you moving me, I'll get out of this army myself." Steven laughed mockingly, "Good then. Turns out you're pretty self aware too." "Go away!" Steven shouted. Howard immediately left the place and moved towards the War building and said his wish. With open arms, Andrew Reece accepted the presence of the extra troops. He was immediately directed to meet Bill Stewart who quickly gave him directions. This was based on their limited time. They had no more time to train more. In total, Bill had 239 troops, while Jody had 2109. Bill took Andrew as his deputy, while Steven was chosen as Jody's deputy. On the day of departure, the king of Ans De Lou Kingdom was seen giving a short speech, "War Generals, Jody Gardner and Bill Stewart. We await your return in one piece." The two War Generals knelt and saluted solemnly before finally moving to leave the kingdom in a fighter jet. Jody Gardner's troops departed for the Kingdom of Hellfric, while Wi
Andrio Hellfric, who initially looked calm, began to feel disturbed by Jody Gardner's words. His high confidence in being able to defeat Jody Gardner began to decline drastically. However, apparently this was not felt by Andrio's men. One of his men walked over to the war general and whispered, "General, it's just a trick of his to make you doubt." "Believe me, it's better to kill him now than for us to be destroyed." "That's right, General. This is a very good opportunity to kill him. With their leader killed, their mentality will surely fall and they will be defeated easily, General." Andrio was still silent, not making a decision. The subordinate said again, "General, trust me! Jody Gardner is known to be cold-mouthed. Everything he says is a trap. After all, we can also keep it a secret, right? We can kill him but there's no need to say or announce it. Just let his men confuse themselves." Andrio raised an eyebrow, intrigued by that last idea. However, before he could do wh
Bill felt that the question really sounded funny and strange to his ears. How could he be impersonating himself? However, he realized that everyone did not understand his identity. He casually replied, "Let's just say that." "You're really imitating him? What's the reason?" James Sealand asked as he was still very curious about the person he thought was so unique. Bill turned his head, "Can I ask you a question first?" "Yes," James replied. "You speak as if you really know him. So, what do you think of General Mackenzie?" James hesitated. He finally spoke honestly, "I ... don't know him. I've only heard about him. After all, how could one not know about the strongest war general the Ans De Lou Kingdom has? I'm sure everyone knows of that great figure." "He's a general who seems to only live once. I mean, there's no way anyone can match him. Aside from being agile and having great abilities, I heard that he has a very compassionate nature towards the weak. He never harmed civil
"Your Majesty, do we need to prepare a welcoming ceremony?" Edric Gustav asked. Upon hearing the suggestion, Keannu quickly refused with a firm, "No." Everyone in the palace hall fell silent, slightly surprised by their king's rather strange reaction. Amanda Clark who was sitting in the staff section of the palace on the right was also looking at her king with a puzzled look. Seeing the sudden silence, Keannu Wellington immediately explained further, "You know very well we are at war with two kingdoms. We sent our two War Generals there. Although one of them won the war, the other was taken captive. How is it appropriate for us to celebrate victory?" "It's not that we don't appreciate what General Stewart has fought for our kingdom, but we can't put aside the unfinished business with the Kingdom of Hellfric." Their king's words sounded so wise that several people nodded, as if they agreed with the king's words. However, that was not the case with Amanda Clark. The woman who was a
However, as they began their journey to the Kingdom of Hellfric, a kingdom that should not have been their responsibility, two new soldiers who joined at the last moment of their departure to the Kingdom of Sealand came up to Bill. Both saluted sincerely, "General." Bill nodded and said, "Yes. What is it?" The two troops glanced at each other, as if communicating through gaze. Bill, who saw the two men, said, "I know you're both tired and feel this is very unfair to you. You fought so hard earlier, but you still have to fight again. I really want you to understand." None of them wanted to interrupt the general. Instead, they listened intently until the general finished speaking. "This concerns our kingdom, the other troops are still there and your other War Generals are still waiting for us. So, I ask you to get ready for the rescue mission," Bill said. Once again, the two troops bowed respectfully to Bill. One of them, Howard, also said, "General Stewart, we are not tired at all
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.