Chapter 3549 Surrounded by One Man!

Matthew stood at the doorway, plainly revealing what he had sensed outside the Governor's Keep.

Ten thousand soldiers weren't much of a threat to him. If he wanted to, he could cut a bloody path through them with ease. Back when Montiria's armies had marched with hundreds of thousands under Iris' command, Matthew had still navigated through their ranks without breaking a sweat.

Vmm.

The ancient sword, Bloodreaper, hummed softly in his hand.

Since arriving in the West Montiria Islands, Matthew hadn't needed to use Bloodreaper until now-only unsheathing it moments earlier to disarm the enemy soldiers in a heartbeat.

Both Olexar and Orla exchanged glances, their expressions tense.

"Ten thousand?" Olexar muttered. "It seems Brennan was holding back."

Orla quickly pieced the situation together. Brennan must have lied about his forces, deliberately understating their numbers by half. Otherwise, he never would have dared to storm the Governor's Keep with Paxton.

thought as he turned toward Matthew. "Mr. Larden, what should we do now? Orla has already sent Toliver to mobilize Ore Island's troops, but they'll need at least half an hour to arrive. Should we find a place to hide

at his preference-facing 10,000 soldiers head-on seemed reckless,

at his lips. "No need.

he stepped forward, his figure tall and unwavering as

hope stirring within her chest. For the first time, she felt a

the moonlight, his hand moved to the hilt of his sword, wrapped in a strip of white cloth. Slowly, he drew the ancient blade

ten thousand-strong rebel force lay in wait, their breaths held as they anticipated Brennan's signal. But the command never came, and unease began

stood tense, his eyes scanning the dark

"General!"

the trees, breathless and wide-eyed with

it?" the commander snapped, stepping toward

I think we've

How many do they have? Did they just spot us, or

the Governor anticipated our ambush and secretly dispatched her forces?

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