Rise of Franz

Chapter 56: The Final Stand

In Talon's mind, a memory from his youth suddenly resurfaced. Back then, he was just a young officer, serving during the Ala Empire's war against the Zenit forces. The commander of the 200,000-strong army was Heter Bonaparte. Employing a bold cavalry raid, Heter burned the enemy's food supplies, forcing them into retreat. Seizing the opportunity, he launched a surprise attack, driving the Zenit army into a swamp where they were annihilated.

The officers were left in stunned disbelief at the brilliance of the maneuver. Talon, too, looked at Heter with awe and admiration. Heter simply smiled and said:

*"Nothing is impossible."*

That single phrase sealed the fate of over 500,000 Zenit soldiers. Thirty years later, Talon heard those words again—and this time, they would decide his own fate. He looked at Franz, his voice strained and hurried:

"I should have died ten years ago. I have no regrets in death. But… deliver this message to the Second Prince. Tell him the Nucamp Fortress i