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."

Billy said in a low voice. "Tell them to stay put in the West without my permission. If they dare to leave their post, they'll have

serious, bro?” Casey turned his head towards

like I'm joking?"

reasons. It's

time with Tasha and Harleen, whom I owe so much. And also because I have no interest in that position. Let those

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

Casey nodded 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 several times.

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

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

eyes flashing with a hint of anger. "He better be careful,

"Okay."

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

in Ozin. If he

continuing to ask, "Brother, if you resign from your

I won't refuse. But if they think I'm not capable of handling it anymore then,

"l see."

investigate all

something tc stir up.” Casey agreed as they

DEMOLISHED" were 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 sighs

"Daddy!"

out of

miss Daddy?" Billy bent down to

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

too!" Billy's eyes turned

She hoped that Tasha could have a strong father figure to rely on so she wouldn't be called a bastard by others anymore. She had been dreaming this

In no time at all, Billy carried