Chapter 74When Ellen and Vox arrived at the camp near the Mortavia Kingdom’s borders, Lyric and two men guarding her approached Ellen and Vox in front of the Command post.“Commander,” Lyric said, bowing along with her guards. "Where's Emilia?" Vox shook his head in response to Lyric's question.“I assigned her to guard Sophie back at Kester. Report to me about the situation here.” Ellen ordered. Lyric led Ellen into the commander’s tent where it serves as the central hub for planning, coordination, and decision making. The two guards remained outside as Ellen, Vox, and Lyric gathered around the table at the center of the tent. Ellen observed the map spread out before them, noticing the markings indicating troop positions.Lyric began her report, detailing the current status of their forces and the surrounding terrain. "Commander, our troops are positioned strategically along the borders," she explained, pointing to various markers on the map. "We've identified potential chokepoints
Chapter 75After burning the whole Kingdom of Martavia, Ellen ordered to go back to the camp. Ellen was the last one to enter the camp, everyone was clapping and cheering at Ellen with Vox, Lyric, and Natalia on his side. Ellen purses his lips and proceeds to his tent. Ellen has a serious look on his face that made Lyric and Vox exchange glances at each other. They thought that their commander had found something when he entered the castle of Martavia.“What is it, Commander?” Lyric quickly asked. She was curious as to why their commander was like this and not celebrating their win. Ellen paused before responding “I found something unsettling in the castle. As I burned the chambers of the Goddess of death descendant, when I entered, I saw a sleeping woman.” Ellen stated. Ellen clasped his hand as he looked directly at the people in front of him.“The descendant isn’t a human but made of wax.” Ellen said. All of them look shocked at the grave news Ellen just dropped.“What do you thi
“The f*ck did you say, you lying son of a b*tch!” Vox shouted. He slammed Goofy once again on the wall earning an exaggerated gasp and coughing from Goofy.“Let him down! Commander, order your men to stay calm!” the prime minister ordered. Ellen didn’t say anything and Aliyah and him are still staring intently at each other.“Goddess help me!” Goofy cried.Aliyah broke the intense stare and motioned Vox to let him down. “Let him down please,” Aliyah said sincerely. Vox didn’t budge and waited for his commander’s command.Ellen nodded at Vox and released Goofy aggressively. “Son of a b*tch,” Vox whispered. Ellen looks at Goofy with a blank stare and he cringes when he sees Ellen’s stare.“Commander, isn’t this blatantly disrespectful? I respect you, Commander Ellen but this isn’t your territory. We have rules to abide by on how we deal with troubles.” The prime minister's sermon. Vox clicked her tongue.“I’m sorry about the commotion, prime minister but we didn’t start the fight. Your
Sophie and Emilia are casually talking at the living room when Emilia’s phone rang. The called ID is unknown but she picks it up anyway and excuse herself. “Who’s this?” “This is Rose. I cant seem to reach Ellen and couldn’t report him about Alexiou Family movements. Is he around? Can I talk to him?” Rose said. Emilia frowned, why did Ellen assign rose to take care of the Alexiou Family she thought. “The commander isn’t right here at the Kester City. He’s in a business trip, you can tell me everything and I’ll make sure to report it to the commander right away.” Rose sigh, “Chairman Alexiou had recently went into a private meeting with the son of H&K corporation. I don’t have the specifics what they talked about but I’m sure it has got to do with Sophie and Ellen.” “I’ll look into it, for now follow them and report to me what you’ve been gathered.” Emilia hangs up the phone and when she turned around she saw Sophie behind her. “Ms. Sophie,” she paused and walk towards her, “What’
Sophie’s in the walkroom closet sorting her clothes that she couldn’t fit in anymore when she heard her phone ring. She pops out her head from the door frame and sees her phone vibrating.She excitedly grabs her phone thinking that it might be Ellen but to her dismay it’s her mother. She stares at it for a moment, hoping she would stop calling her, but it didn’t. With a frown she answered the call, “What is it, mother?”“Sophie!” she exclaimed, her mother sounds happy and excited. “How are you dear?”“I’m good, mom. What is it this time? Didn’t I told you all that I wouldn’t entertain more of your--”“I called not because of your divorce agreement, dear. I called you because I missed you, darling.” Her mom sounded so lonely and sad, something inside Sophie stirred up making her heart clench as she listened to her mom’s longing.She admits that she misses her mom too, but the way they behave lately is making her turn her back away from her family. She loved her family but if they keep
Sophie and Emilia arrived at her old house and the maids escorted them at the dining area. However, some of the maids’ block Emilia’s path. “What do you think you’re doing?” Emilia protested, glaring at the maids that’s blocking her. “Let me pass or you will regret blocking me with your hand.” The maids suddenly hesitate. This is the first time that Sophie’s home she doesn’t want to stir up more trouble when her mother invited her here and willingly set aside their issues to dine with her because she misses Sophie. Sophie went back to Emilia’s side, “Step aside, I’ll handle this.” She said to the maids. The two of them nodded at Sophie. “Emilia, could you wait for me here? It’s just a dinner with my family, what could go wrong?” She said sweetly. “I went here to meet with my family, and I don’t want any unnecessary fights.” She continued. Emilia understands and back up, “Just be careful Ms. Sophie. I’ll be here, be sure to come out or call me when somethings not right.” Sophie no
“Ellen—Ahh!” Sophie winced in pain when Hawkins tightened his grip on Sophie’s shoulders.Ellen gets alarmed and pushes Hawkins away from Sophie. Ellen scans his wife immediately and sees bruises on her shoulders. Ellen curses in his head and turns around to face Hawkins. Hawkins is standing up from the fall when Ellen grabs his collar and punches him in the face.“Ellen!” Sophie worried about the repercussions. She immediately gets in between the two, but Ellen doesn't stop punching him while holding him up.“Ellen, please let him go! You’ll kill him!” Sophie grabbed Ellen’s wrist and made him let go of Hawkins collar.Ellen lets go and steps back. Hawkins is breathing heavily on the floor. His lips got cut, and his cheeks are swollen red. The door swung open revealing Ellen’s in-laws. Everyone gasps as they look at Hawkins and Ellen back in the fort.“Oh my god Mr. Hawkins!” Sophie’s mother exclaimed and helped him get up.Sophie’s grandmother points at Ellen, fuming in anger. “What
"F*ck! Ambush!" Vox shouted as Hawkins men came out one by one in all different sides.Ellen and his team are following his car but only to find out they have been lured out to Hawkins trap.Ellen heard a bomb fired away and ordered his men to get out of the car. The car exploded and Ellen cursed himself.Ellen's plan was ruined even before it started, he was lured into the trap and got surrounded. What a rookie mistake, he cursed. So Ellen had no choice but to fight back.“F*ck! Dont scatter around get into offensive position!” Ellen ordered.Ellen couldnt believe Hawkins got a wind of their operation to kill him. Ellen was so furious because how the hell did he knew about their plan.Ellen tried to call Lyric who's on standy by at a nearby location but he couldn't reach her. Something blocking their message."Time's up Commander," Hawkins whispered to himself as he aimed at Ellen's location using the bomb weapon to blow him alive."What the f*ck!" Ellen cursed.Ellen saw the bomb be