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

bro?” Casey

I look like I'm joking?" Billy

It's rumored that they want to choose one of you five lords as his replacement. If you resign

this from my father long ago.” Billy interrupted him. "I want to spend more time with Tasha and Harleen, whom

me, being free from official duties is better.” He

thoughtfully 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

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

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

about!" Billy interrupted him again, his eyes flashing with a hint of anger. "He better be careful, or I won't hesitate to tear down

"Okay."

"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. Coupled with

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

resign from your position at camp, what about your position in

they think I'm not

"l see."

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

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

on the exterior walls of all the buildings. In the open space of the area, many elderly people were discussing something in groups

"Daddy!"

8, they got out of the car. Billy then saw a petite figure running

did you miss Daddy?" Billy bent down to pick

so much...” Tasha's tears

Billy's eyes

with 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

them together?” In no time at all, Billy carried Tasha towards