Mistaken Match: Marrying the Enigmatic CEO by Ruby Fennimore

Chapter 1888

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If this dire situation continued without replenishing their dwindling food

supply, the entire army faced certain doom.

“Land in sight!” The cry echoed across the deck.

“Land in sight!” The joyful announcement rippled through the ranks like a

beacon of hope.

Amid this surge of optimism, a subordinate burst forth with a crucial update,

his voice tinged with urgency, “Commander, we’ve spotted land! Please give

the order to dock and resupply our provisions!”

“Excellent!” Emmanuel’s face lit up with relief and determination.

He immediately commanded the crew to anchor, their hearts swelling with

renewed hope. As they docked, a tense realization dawned upon them: the

island they had arrived at was a contentious territory, disputed between

Chanaea and a neighboring nation. Should the island still be under the

Chapter 1888 The Return to Freedom

control of the neighboring country, the arrival of Chanaea’s forces might

provoke its inhabitants, leading to potential hostility and even violent

expulsion.

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Emmanuel approached the locals with diplomatic intent, but his efforts were

met with cold resistance. With no viable alternative, he issued a decisive

order. Three thousand elite warriors from Dark Night Island swiftly descended

upon the island, their presence imposing and their actions resolute. The

anti–Dragon forces were overwhelmed, subdued, and forced to kneel in

submission.

The island’s residents were astonished by the Chanaea forces‘ formidable

strength. Three thousand warriors were more than sufficient; even three

hundred would have been more than enough to overpower the island’s

entire armed contingent.

“Listen up!” Emmanuel’s voice rang out with authoritative clarity. “This island

what’s good for you, leave of your

defeat you

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where his wife awaited the

waste

international conflict,

returning home swiftly.

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managing the situation and “borrowing

they set sail once more, their

been a

grueling month at sea before they finally approached

hore.

disembarking at the port, Emmanuel

ordeal. “It

I am

last, we

soldiers shouted in unison, their voices

“We’ve finally set foot in the outside

lives every day! The outside world–the air is so fresh! The sky

blue! The sun

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upon leaving Dark Night

emotion. The harsh realities of their

of their newfound

by the

and the boundless possibilities

cast away, did they fully grasp the

to which their lives had

to the vastness of

and their understanding of life itself

with sincerity as he continued,

If any of you, my

wish to join me,

may! However, if you desire

are free to do so. I shall not detain

hung in the air, a moment of truth and choice.

faces reflecting the turmoil within their

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indomitable brother and sister pair,

dignity. They clasped their hands toward Emmanuel in a gesture

respect and gratitude. “Emmanuel, we are deeply thankful for

must follow our paths,

and your

well!” Emmanuel’s voice rang with a note of finality.

her

guide our steps until we

not attempt to detain them but

Xarri and Quell departed. Soon after, many

their path.