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."

said in a low voice. "Tell them to stay put in the West without my permission. If they dare to leave

Casey turned his head

like I'm

has been semi-retired for two years due to health reasons. It's rumored that they want to choose one of you five lords as his replacement. If you

father long 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

from official duties is better.” He continued

and then spoke again. "It's said that the lord of the central district has been against you all along and has reported against you several times. He even privately contacted two lords from

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

blood with the emperor and many people support him in the capital city... I'm

his eyes flashing with a hint of anger. "He better be careful, or I won't

"Okay."

moment. "Not good news." Casey shook his head and continued, "After the last battle, he was severely injured by the opponent and his cultivation level plummeted.

if he's in Ozin.

resign from your position at camp, what about your

that decision being made by higher-ups. If they're willing to let me continue managing SHADOW then I won't refuse. 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."

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

of their minds all day long. They'd go crazy without something tc stir up.” Casey agreed as they continued chatting for a while longer

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

"Daddy!"

they got out of the car. Billy then saw

to pick up Tasha and spun

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

Billy's eyes turned red at

tears streaming 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

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