The Deadly Assassin Robin by Tristan Storm

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Chapter 1292 I Will Wait for You, Whether in This Life or the Next

The Watertown House was eerily silent, the quiet almost oppressive.

After a tense pause, the Director of the National Security Agency, Stiles, hesitated, “This is a perilous course of action, potentially cataclysmic.”

Lucentia slammed his hand on the table, his voice laced with fury, “Divine Drakebane has breached the HexaPoint Tower, using his violent tactics to take Autreynia hostage!

“If we don’t respond with maximum force, what will become of Autreynia’s pride?

“Stiles, you’re being a coward! Can’t you see that your hesitation could disgrace Autreynia?”

Stiles shook his head, resigned, “Lucentia, sometimes we must yield to the stronger force.

“We can’t afford to risk everything on a battle we’re not sure to win.

“The strength of Autreynia comes from its people and stakeholders; we can’t jeopardize their future with our limited political maneuvers!

“Our leaders need to grow up!

“For the sake of Autreynia’s people, for the established rules of engagement with more powerful entities, we need to negotiate with Divine Drakebane.

“After all, we were the ones who first provoked him with our aggressive actions and underhanded tactics.

“Just like 80 years ago, when Sakurania struck at our Stone Harbor, and we retaliated by declaring war …

“Enough!” Lucentia interrupted sharply, “You’re suggesting we retreat?! You’re making us look foolish!

“If we back down now, we risk losing our standing in the world!

“Mr. President, Generals!” Lucentia cried out in frustration, “Launch the targeted nuclear strike now! Destroy the light–speed warship, eliminate Divine Drakebane, and carry out Joanna’s execution!

“Even if it means reducing HexaPoint Tower to rubble and sacrificing some of Autreynia’s citizens, we must uphold the unassailable dignity of our country on this planet!” Lucentia declared with fiery resolve.

“Mr. Lucentia, here is the authorization letter from the Supreme Alliance Council, along with the nuclear operation passcode box.

“The Alliance Council has ordered the execution of Joanna as a hostage to force Divine Drakebane into compliance. He must surrender in the designated area, relinquishing the light–speed warship and the super weapon system!

that if Divine Drakebane cannot

Lucentia paused, taken aback.

the authorization letter from the Alliance Council, a sudden

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command center of HexaPoint Tower, as Robin took Shepherd’s life, a warning from Autreynia’s highest

system and the light–speed warship and cease all actions that

the Autreynian Supreme Court will commence wartime trial procedures and will execute Joanna and Eira

heavily armed Autreynian special forces led Joanna and Eira to

world watched

forceful maneuvers of the Autreynian forces, he began to address the live broadcast

am not one for conflict and fear death, I cannot bear

were heroes in their day; stand tall

life, the significance of life and death pales in comparison to

cannot lose our spirit. Rather than live in subjugation, a defiant and heroic

true man, show

me, Mom, Dad, and the heroes of our grandfather’s generation

proceed! My grandfather would also be proud of you! I admire those who

will

am eager to play a part in the saga of your heroic

and Joanna exchanged

in Joanna

streamed down Robin’s face

the live stream’s camera zoomed

in awe, “The stoic Divine

man’s tears are not shed easily–they come only

decision might lead directly

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the world, contrasted starkly by