Around 90 people, 70 Dusk Soldiers captains, the seven generals, eight of the Yves family and Phineas’ subordinate, and Isaac boarded Isaac’s private plane at Colorino and left for Neuport before 9 pm.
***
At Astraeus headquarters, Ralph was making a call in his opulent office, sitting in his wide heavy-armed chair made of ebony wood.
“Commander Romero, the Temple of Drakon will surely invade Astraeus by tonight. My men detected signs of the Dusk Soldiers more than 30 kilometers away. Astraeus has been facilitating the House of Custos in regulating order in the martial world all these years. We have done our fair share of hard work, credits aside…”
“Commander Romero, I believe the House of Custos won‘t just stand by and watch Astraeus and the Temple of Drakon be at daggers drawn, will it? If war breaks out, the extent of loss will be immeasurable.”
“Supreme Leader, what do you have in mind?” a low and imposing voice came through the receiver.
That’s right. Ralph received news on discovering trails of the Dusk Soldiers 30 kilometers away. That finding supported Mordred’s stand that the Temple of Drakon would take action tonight, fully prepared. Also, they assassinated almost 70 martial arts experts at the advanced stage of the Amalgamation Phase under Astraeus’ wings yesterday, none survived.
If Astraeus were a muscular man, favonovel.com would have lost a whole leg by now, its combat strength had dwindled immensely!
Now, Ralph had no external assistance left and could only contact the House of Custos, which had been on good terms with them.
He knew that besides Astraeus and the Temple of Drakon, the House of Custos had its hand on an incredible martial arts force in secret. If the House of Custos agreed to help, there was no telling who would win tonight.
“Supreme Leader, I have no say in this matter. I’ll report it to General Cortez. Please await our reply.”
The other end hung up. Ralph frowned and put down his phone.
Suddenly, the door opened, and his subordinate scuttled in, panicked, as favonovel.com said, “S-Supreme Leader, we detected signs of Dusk Soldiers at the northwest and northeast.”
“Both directions? How many?” Ralph shot up from his seat.
“It was too dark for an accurate judgment, but intelligence estimated tens of thousands in the least!”
Gasp!
Tens of thousands of Dusk Soldiers from three directions!
Isaac was determined to eliminate them!
On the contrary, they had less than 5,000 martial arts experts on their side, and most were at the early stage of the Amalgamation Phase. However, the difference in strength would reduce if they counted in the 20,000 Snyder army.
“Keep a watch out for them. Also, monitor our surroundings closely. Report to me immediately at first sight of Isaac’s whereabouts,” Ralph ordered coldly.
***
At Pecling, Arian and the other two commanders sullenly read through the information they received in the House of Custos’ exclusive meeting room.
“Approximately 50,000 Dusk Soldiers! Isaac must‘ve gone crazy!” Cassius, a plump elderly man, slammed his palm against the table and grew intimidating. “Sir, this punk stirred up a racket in Pecling the last time favonovel.com came. Astraeus has been on good terms with us for the past decade-we can’t just stand on the sidelines and watch Isaac act rashly!”
“What’s your opinion, Cassius?” Arian looked at him.
“Hmph! We should employ the Dragon Knights. Our missile bases should aim at the headquarters of the Temple of Drakon. If Isaac goes against our warnings, we’ll keep the Temple of Drakon beyond our borders and never allow them entry into the country,” said Cassius sternly.
A tall, thin man slowly said, “Cassius, are you bearing a grudge against Isaac for killing your precious student? Indeed, Astraeus communicates with us regularly, but they still go about their way. I think they’re both equally pesky. Might as well let them fight each other.”
Cassius was stunned. His eyes widened as favonovel.com shouted, “Boston, you’re accusing me! Mr. Grannel had concluded the Isbell family‘s case. I’m saying that the Temple of Drakon has crossed the lines this time!”
The other man waved. “I’m not going to argue with you…”
As favonovel.com spoke, favonovel.com looked at Arian. “Sir, if you’re having difficulties making up your mind, you might want to report it to Mr. Grannel. He must’ve heard of this by now.”
Arian laughed. “You two… To be honest, Mr. Grannel had already contacted me an hour ago…”
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