The Return of the War Legate by Celestial Clouds

Chapter 1

Swallowston, the biggest city in Navia.

Something astounding happened.

A private cruise ship appeared on the horizon of the Swallowston Sea. Hundreds of fighter jets escorted the ship from the air while an aircraft carrier sailed behind it. Cars pulled over and onlookers were stopped behind a yellow line. All to open up a path for a legend.

The person was rumored to be a bigshot, the protector of Swallowston, bearing the title of “War Legate.”

“Welcome back, War Legate!” a roar came from the pier where ten thousand soldiers were lined up, looking in high spirits.

A young man disembarked from the ship. He looked majestic with his head held high. He had an air of confidence that could change the mood of wherever he went and seemed unbeatable.

The man was a legend in the military and a hero of the country. He was given the title of “War Legate” and was only second to one other person. He founded the Blood Corps which was sharp as a sword and was undefeatable.

This man was a legend.

“General Summers, have you found out what happened?” Adrian Xander stopped in his tracks and turned to ask.

Seven years ago, he left the Xander family behind in Swallowston. Adrian’s father, Henry Xander, was a merchant and had established the Paraiso Group, the biggest corporation in Swallowston. Unfortunately, his father passed away after catching an incurable disease.

To ensure that Adrian takes over Paraiso, Henry arranged a fiancee for him so that he would wed and start his own family. But the day after his wedding to Samantha Cowell, Adrian’s grandfather, Harold Xander, used his position as his guardian to pull some strings so Adrian, who was not yet eighteen, was shipped off to the army base at the border.

It was the most dangerous location to be at.

What Harold hoped was that his grandson would not return from the border so he could obtain Paraiso and give it to his two other sons. He never expected Adrian to return.

“Yes, sir.”

bought over by the Xander Group. Currently, your eldest uncle is

I predicted. My father’s company is

had always been Adrian’s eldest uncle, but Adrian never thought that his grandfather would go to such lengths for

your grandfather’s seventieth birthday today and there will be a party at Xander Manor. Your mother and sister will be

him that the war legate will be personally attending his birthday celebration to

“Yes, sir.”

***

evening, at Xander

birthday. There were three tables ladened with

of the table and

a crystal statuette of Zeus I got for you. It’s worth four thousand dollars.”

from the highlands, and they’re worth four

presenting their gifts to

nodded. “Thank you all.”

me some money, please? Adaline is in university and I need a bit

the mother and daughter

her twenties sitting next to her, was

Harold, but her daughter got into a famous university and

you bring your daughter

Father’s birthday today. Not only did you not bring a present, but you’re also asking for money?”

your food and lodging, and you’re

looked annoyed

someone on their birthday. You’ll ruin the celebration.”

How much of our family’s money have you

she was assaulted by everyone’s angry taunts. She did not want to borrow money from them, but she was a single

and said, “Father, I beg you. Adaline tried so hard to get into a good university and Adrian is not around. I can’t let her down!” Rue begged and almost got to her knees.

Xander, the eldest of the Xander siblings,

Xanders would not have become who they

begging you. Please help me…” Rue’s face was covered