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."

to stay put in the West without my permission. If they dare to leave their post, they'll

bro?” Casey turned his

look like I'm joking?"

been semi-retired for two years due to health reasons. It's rumored

and Harleen, whom I owe so much. And also because

duties is better.” He continued with a

the lord of the central district has been against you all along and has reported

person who can't make any difference.” Billy chuckled lightly. "Let him do

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

a hint of anger. "He better be careful,

"Okay."

moment. "Not good news." Casey shook his head and continued, "After

call and ask if he's in Ozin. If he is, I'll go visit him."

if you resign from

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heard there are people investigating your background over at the capital!" “Let them investigate all they want! A bunch of clowns who can't do anything else but cause trouble.” Billy

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

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, with

"Daddy!"

got out of the car. Billy then saw a petite figure running towards

bent down to pick up Tasha and spun around

so much...” Tasha's tears wetted

you too!" Billy's

hoped that Tasha could have a strong father figure to rely on so

lots of toys! Let's go see them together?” In