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

Chanaea! If you know what’s good for you,

we shall defeat you again

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return to his homeland, where his wife awaited

to waste with these disputes.

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returning home swiftly.

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managing the situation and

sail once more, their

been a mere half–day flight

into a grueling month at sea before they

hore.

at the port, Emmanuel gathered his men,

their shared ordeal. “It has been

I am profoundly grateful for your strength

last, we

unison, their voices a powerful chorus

“We’ve finally set foot in the outside world! We no

outside

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felt upon leaving Dark Night Island

realities of their

of their newfound

overwhelmed by the contrast

boundless possibilities

shackles cast away,

past sufferings and the extent to which their lives had

vastness of the world, their spirits

their understanding of

with sincerity as he continued, “Next,

If any of

a home or wish to join me, I will take responsibility

desire to return to

to do so. I shall not

declaration hung in the air, a moment of

their faces reflecting the

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and Quell, the indomitable brother and sister pair,

dignity. They clasped their hands toward

respect and gratitude. “Emmanuel, we are deeply thankful

our paths, but if fortune allows,

you and your wife

Emmanuel’s voice rang with a note of finality. “Let

her

may destiny guide our steps until we meet

not attempt to detain them

Quell departed. Soon after, many others

their path.