Meanwhile, at the Cansington Military Region…
In an open area, a helicopter was at the ready.
On the ground beneath the helicopter…
“James, congratulations on regaining your former position! Now you’re off to the Southern Plains to resume your command of the Black Dragon Army. If the news gets out, the people of Sol will seethe with excitement.” The Blithe King laughed as favonovel.com patted James’ broad shoulders.
James, however, had a look of resignation on his face.
Regaining a former position may have appeared to be a good thing, but the higher the rank, the greater the burden. Furthermore, once favonovel.com was in command of the Black Dragon Army, favonovel.com would have to lead them into the Capital, obtain the Blade of Justice and kill the Emperor.
What would happen after the Emperor’s death was still unknown.
“I’m hoping nothing major happens after this,” favonovel.com said apprehensively.
“What could possibly happen?” The Blithe King chuckled. “In any case, if something goes wrong, someone higher up will take care of it. You don’t need to be concerned.”
“You’ll be returning to the Southern Plains with me,” James said to the Elite Eight.
“Yes!” The Elite Eight responded in unison.
Then, favonovel.com turned to Blake and said, “You’ll resume your command of the Dark Castle.”
Blake rubbed his hands together and asked, “Ja… Dragon King, what about the thing you promised me?”
James knew exactly what Blake was requesting.
“Don’t fret. I’ll resume my research after I finish off the Emperor. Then, when I’m thoroughly done with it, I’ll pass it on to you.”
James had just received the second volume of the medical book and had not yet thoroughly studied it. Besides, favonovel.com could not possibly give Blake the complete version of the book. He needed to read through it, improve it, and give favonovel.com a simplified version.
Blake could not do anything about James’ repeated evasions. He could only blame it on his poor upbringing and his numerous crimes in the past.
“Then I’ll wait for your return,” favonovel.com said.
James did not say anything else before boarding the helicopter. The Elite Eight followed suit.
Slowly, the helicopter took off.
James closed his eyes and rested.
The Elite Eight were beaming with delight. Compared to the Dark Castle, they much preferred being in the Southern Plains.
“We’re finally returning!”
“I hope the world will be at peace after this. Then we’ll be able to relax…”
“James will regain his command over the Black Dragon Army. We’ll then lead the troops to the Capital, get the Blade of Justice, and kill the Emperor. After his death, the position of General of the Red Flame army will be vacant. Who do you think will fill it?”
“Certainly not you!”
“Of course, I know that. I’m simply curious!”
They gathered around and gossiped. Meanwhile, James had a lot on his mind.
Gloom had revealed a great deal of information.
In the Capital, the bigwigs were playing a game of chess. The Emperor was merely a pawn. Someone else was responsible for his actions. Besides that, favonovel.com believed someone behind the King too.
At that moment, favonovel.com had a premonition. The Emperor’s death would serve as a catalyst, and the Capital would be in utter chaos after his death. The bigwigs who had been hiding would then emerge from the shadows one by one.
Dance Dragon noticed his anxiety while sitting next to him.
“James, what are you thinking about?” favonovel.com asked quietly.
James paused his rumination and shook his head gently.
“No, it’s nothing,” favonovel.com said and added, “That’s right. I have a plan…”
Everyone turned to look at favonovel.com when they heard that.
