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."

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

Casey turned his head towards

like I'm joking?" Billy glared at

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

more time with Tasha and Harleen, whom I owe so much. And also because I have no interest in

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

"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

any difference.” Billy chuckled lightly. "Let him do

is related by blood with the emperor and many people support him in the capital

hint of anger. "He better be careful, or

"Okay."

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

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

paused before continuing to ask, "Brother, if you resign from your position

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

"l see."

way, brother... I 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 frowned

out 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 before driving into an old- fashioned

DEMOLISHED" were painted on the exterior walls of all the buildings. In the

"Daddy!"

of the car. Billy then saw a

bent down to

much...” Tasha's tears

Billy's eyes turned red at

dreams. She hoped that Tasha could

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