The War God's Homecoming

Chapter 25 A Phone Call from the Capital City

A few minutes later, the Land Rover led the way with a box truck following closely behind as they slowly made their way towards the Knight family's neighborhood.

"Commander..." Casey hesitated to speak up after they had driven for a bit.

“I'm not in active duty anymore, don't call me Commander. Just call me Mr Gardner or Billy like Derek does." Billy replied.

"In that case, can I still call you brother? It feels more personal.” Casey smiled.

“Sure thing," Billy nodded before asking, "What did you want to say earlier?”

"I got a call from the capital this morning.” Casey's tone was heavy.

"As expected,” Billy responded nonchalantly. "What did they say?"

"They're not happy about you going off on your own and are giving you three days to return to the western region or else they'll revoke your title as King of the West." Casey took a deep breath before continuing. "I think it's time for us to part ways.”

"That works out perfectly.” Billy had an indifferent expression on his face.

"Write up my resignation letter and send it over saying that I'm leaving due to personal reasons anc resigning from all positions in Army of Bloodshadow."

Casey slammed on the brakes suddenly causing them both to jolt forward in their seats.

"You're joking, right?" he asked incredulously.

"If Azure Dragon and his crew found out you resigned, they'd be here in no time flat ready to follow you wherever you go."

In fact, everyone in Army of Bloodshadow might just quit too."

"Tell them to stay put in the West without my permission. If they dare to leave their post, they'll have to face the

serious, bro?” Casey turned his

I look like I'm

The commander of the capital's army has been semi-retired for two years due to health reasons. It's

ago.” Billy interrupted him. "I want to spend more time with Tasha and Harleen, whom I owe so much. And also because I have no interest in that

better.” He continued with a smile on

and then spoke again. "It's said that the lord of the central district has been against you all along and has reported against

difference.” Billy chuckled lightly. "Let him do whatever he

people support him in the capital city... I'm worried if he really wants

worry about!" Billy interrupted him again, his eyes flashing with a hint of anger. "He better be careful, or

"Okay."

the way, how is Jake Hanson in the East doing?" Billy asked again after thinking for a moment. "Not good news." Casey shook his head and continued, "After the last battle, he was

in Ozin. If he is, I'll go visit him." Billy said

you resign from your position at camp, what about your

I'm not capable of handling it anymore then, I'll step down anytime.” S~ᴇaʀᴄh the FɪndNovᴇl.nᴇt

"l see."

at the capital!" “Let them investigate all they want! A bunch of clowns who can't do anything else but cause trouble.” Billy frowned

true, they're just bored out of their minds all day long. They'd go crazy without something tc stir up.” Casey agreed

the two of them noticed that some large words, "TO BE DEMOLISHED" were painted on the exterior walls of all the buildings. In the open space of the area, many elderly people were discussing something in groups of three or five,

"Daddy!"

parked the car at unit 8, they got out of the car. Billy

Daddy?" Billy bent down to pick up

Daddy so much...” Tasha's tears wetted Billy's shirt

Billy's eyes turned red at

down her cheeks. This scene had appeared countless times in her dreams. She hoped that Tasha could have a strong father figure to rely on so she wouldn't be called a bastard by others anymore. She had been dreaming this dream

Daddy bought you lots of toys! Let's go see them together?” In no time at all, Billy carried Tasha