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."

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

bro?” Casey

look like I'm joking?"

to health reasons. It's rumored that they want to choose

Harleen, whom I owe so much. And also because I have no interest in that

better.” He continued with a smile on his

again. "It's said that the lord of the central district has been against you all along

an insignificant person who can't make any difference.” Billy chuckled

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

him again, his eyes flashing with a hint

"Okay."

and continued, "After the last battle, he was severely injured by the opponent and his cultivation level plummeted. Coupled with his advanced age, it's unlikely that he'll

call and ask if he's in Ozin. If he is,

Casey paused before continuing to ask, "Brother, if you resign from your position at camp, what

willing to let me continue managing SHADOW then I won't refuse. But if they think I'm not capable of

"l see."

investigating your background over at the capital!" “Let them investigate

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 while longer before

exterior walls of all the buildings.

"Daddy!"

unit 8, they got out of the car.

Billy bent down to pick up Tasha and spun

much...” Tasha's tears

missed you too!" Billy's eyes turned red

times in her dreams. She hoped that Tasha could have a strong father figure to rely on so she wouldn't be

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