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."

in the West without my permission.

you serious, bro?” Casey turned

I look like I'm

been semi-retired for two years due to health reasons. It's rumored that they want to choose one

from my father long ago.” Billy interrupted him. "I want to spend more time with Tasha and Harleen, whom I owe so much. And also

duties is better.” He continued with a smile on his

has been against you all along and

person who can't make any difference.” Billy

with the emperor and many people support him in the capital city... I'm worried if he really

with a hint of anger. "He better be careful, or I won't hesitate to tear down

"Okay."

and continued, "After the last battle, he was severely

you have time, give him a call and ask if he's in

to ask, "Brother, if you resign from

But if they think I'm not capable of handling it anymore then, I'll step down anytime.” S~ᴇaʀᴄh the FɪndNovᴇl.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of

"l see."

people investigating your background over at the capital!" “Let them investigate all they want! A bunch of clowns who can't

without something tc stir up.” Casey agreed as they continued chatting for a while longer before driving into an old- fashioned

the community, 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

"Daddy!"

of the car. Billy then

to pick up Tasha and spun

so much...” Tasha's tears wetted

Billy's eyes

that Tasha could have a strong father figure to

toys! Let's go see them together?” In no time at all, Billy carried

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