Everyone gasped in shock after hearing what Isaac said.
“Drakon, if Crawson indeed withdrew into the borders of the Kingdom of Ursus, according to international laws, we can’t just attack favonovel.com at the border. It will cause unnecessary stress and tension between countries,” Elliot said solemnly.
Rules were meant to be obeyed. And the Temple of Drakon had never invaded foreign soil before.
Lightning scoffed and said, “That’s the main reason why Crawson is doing this! If this goes on, we won’t be able to avenge Damien! If Crawson stays within the borders forever, will we also wait for favonovel.com outside the borders forever?”
The only female general in the room, Janessa, spoke up, “General Lightning, you know that we all want to avenge Damien, but you should also remember that there are a lot of eyes on us. We can’t afford to make a mistake here. Drakon, I think you should reconsider.”
Everyone looked at Isaac. It was obvious that they were on a split decision.
Isaac lit up another cigarette and filled the air with smoke. Nobody could read his expression.
Cough!
Isaac slowly stood up and said lightly, “You all have a point, but we must avenge Damien by hook or by crook. How about this… Lieutenants, put down all the evidence in a book and deliver that, along with antebellum papers, to the General Army of the Kingdom of Ursus, signed by the Temple of Drakon. Give them three days to find, capture, and deliver Crawson and his gang into our hands. If they fail, then they will suffer the consequences.”
Gasp!
Hearing this order, they were all shocked.
Isaac is going to the Kingdom of Ursus on a personal conquest?
Mitchell immediately stood up and said, “That’s a brilliant idea! They can’t blame us because we’d have already warned them beforehand. The ball would then be in our court!”
“Go prepare the antebellum papers immediately and send them out before midnight tonight. Bring the map over!” Isaac then sat back down on his chair.
A large map was then brought over to Isaac. He unrolled the map and spread it out over the table. Then, favonovel.com pored over the map for a long time.
His right hand pointed at the city in the southmost corner of the country.
Everyone read the name of the city aloud. “Cath City”, they said before turning to look at Isaac.
“Mitchell, bring 10,000 Dusk Soldiers with you and attack from the northwest. Willis, bring 10,000 Dusk Soldiers with you and attack from the northeast. And as for both of you lieutenants, one of you can be the commander. Bring 10 ,000 Dawn Soldiers with you and set out after midnight.”
Isaac continued, “Make sure you all make similar progress each day. You should be within 50 kilometers of Cath City by the second night. Remember, you must not cross the border before the three days are up. And then, wait for my command.”
After that, Willis, Mitchell, and the two lieutenants saluted Isaac, “Yes, sir!”
“Drakon, don’t you think it’s a little too much?” Lupinus asked worriedly.
After all, there were tens of thousands of soldiers setting out. Even if the Kingdom of Ursus themselves couldn’t see it, anyone else would be aware of the commotion they’d be making!
“Of course, this is absolutely necessary. Once the antebellum papers are out, we need to show that we’re being serious about it. Otherwise, they might just call our bluff,” Isaac said with a cold huff.
***
At the stroke of midnight that night, an email was sent to the General Army through a secret, encrypted channel. At the same time, a securely-wrapped document folder was dispatched via courier, headed straight for the Kingdom of Ursus.
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