Love at the Wrong Table
Chapter 2262 Internal and External Threats!
“Master! Master!”
Finished.
Emmanuel wanted to chase after Santiago, but Mackenzie gently pulled him back and shook her head.
Given the shocking revelation, it was best to let Santiago cool down on his own. Besides, Emmanuel had far too much on his plate. The decisive battle on Divine Mountain was only two days away, and countless people wanted him dead.
On top of that, he had to ensure Ethan’s safety. He couldn’t afford to be distracted now.
Emmanuel sighed, abandoning the idea of pursuing Santiago. After all, only Santiago knew the truth of what happened all those years ago. The rest of them could only speculate.
Now, the most awkward person left at the scene was Yuna.
“Haha! Whether you’ve had plastic surgery or not doesn’t matter anymore. The fact remains–you are not my grandmaster’s daughter! You have no background, no connections. What right do you have to be one of the Four Beauties of Zovince?” Nathan sneered. “Honestly, Xylie is more qualified than you to take that title!”
Yuna clenched her teeth in fury. With an icy huff, she turned and stormed out.
She had always believed herself to be the Silver Dragon Spear Saint’s daughter. That supposed lineage had given her status in Zovince. But now, with that connection shattered, she was left without a single strong backer.
“Whose daughter am I now?”
After Yuna left, Xylie stood there in confusion. She had only ever wanted to understand her origins and learn the truth about her parents. Instead, she had gained a sister–but still had no answers about her father.
“Don’t worry; saved his life and was also one of his closest female friends.
the truth will eventually come,” Fuel hurriedly comforted her. After all, she had once
Everyone present knew that Jane was most likely her mother, but without solid proof, no one dared to state it as fact.
Just then, Emmanuel received a text from Eve, stating the Northern Region General urgently needed to speak with him via video call.
With that, he returned to the temporary base, where Eve led him to a private military intelligence room, and within moments, the video connection was established
On the other side, the Northern Region General appeared to be in full mobilization mode, coordinating his forces as if preparing for war.
“General, what’s happening?” Emmanuel’s instincts kicked in. “Is the Northern Region preparing for battle?”
“Yes!” The general’s voice was urgent. “Kasango has suddenly provoked conflict along the border. Their soldiers have even engaged ours with wooden clubs. We have no choice but to mobilize our troops immadintalut And that’s not all Chainm in named ntion with Darla Marian han hamin
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in the eastern seas. Who knows if they’ll use this as an excuse to launch a real attack?”
Emmanuel’s expression darkened.
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As someone well–versed in geopolitical strategy, he immediately understood–this was no coincidence. Someone inside Chanaea was working with foreign forces to divert the nation’s military attention.
The general knew this as well. Seeing Emmanuel’s reaction, he continued, “The most likely culprit is the Holy Trinity. Mason Morgan has remained inactive in the elections. It’s clear he has no intention of winning through conventional means. I’m afraid they’re setting up a massive conspiracy!”
Emmanuel nodded in agreement.
The general then added, “Aside from the external–threats, our satellite surveillance has picked up something concerning. We’ve detected military transport vehicles moving from Eldoria toward Zovince along the mountain roads. It’s possible a force is advancing toward the capital!”
Emmanuel tensed up. “General, are the Holy Trinity forces planning a coordinated attack from inside and outside Chanaea?”
“Not necessarily.” The general shook his head. “The Holy Trinity’s forces haven’t been detected within Chanaea’s borders. Over the past three months, we’ve been monitoring them closely. There’s no way they could have suddenly smuggled a thousand–man army into Chanaea, let alone into such a strategically critical location.”
Emmanuel furrowed his brows. “I think I know whose troops those are.”
“Who?” the general asked immediately.
“The hidden Summerton family. They withdrew from Zovince thirty years ago and concealed themselves in the Ancient Woods of Eldoria. Perhaps they’ve been waiting for this moment all along,” Emmanuel stated, sharing everything he knew with the general.
“Thirty years ago?” The general’s expression grew even heavier. “That means this might be a scheme that’s been in motion for three decades. No matter who the mastermind is, this move is incredibly difficult to counter! The Northern Region’s troops are already being deployed to two battlefronts. Sending reinforcements to Zovince now would be nearly impossible. If an army really marches into the capital, it will be up to you and your 5,000 Wolf Warriors to hold the line.”
Emmanuel understood the general’s concerns well. External enemies were easier to deal with, but internal traitors were far harder to guard against. Chanaea was under siege both inside and out.
There was no choice but to accept the responsibility.
Standing at attention, he saluted and declared, “Wolf Warrior Commander Emmanuel Lowe, accepting orders!”
“Good. The fate of Zovince–and of Chanaea–is in your hands.”
The general’s voice carried both authority and deep trust. “I know you won’t let us down.”
Emmanuel simply nodded firmly, though the weight on his shoulders was immense.
It wasn’t that he wasn’t afraid of exhaustion or even death–he simply had no way out. He had to force himself forward, shouldering everything alone.
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Gautier hadn’t stayed idle either that day, either. After presiding over the Grand Hunt meeting, he was now preparing for surgery in hopes of restoring his crippled leg.
He was a man with grand ambitions. Dragging around useless leg slowed him down–and more importantly, it ruined his image. How could he continue his escapades with the Four Beauties of Zovince with such an unsightly flaw?
But before the procedure could begin, an unexpected visitor stormed into his residence.
Gautier tensed up, momentarily fearing that it was Aora in one of his crazed outbursts. But instead, it was a man he didn’t recognize.
He had taken in Teddy’s former subordinates, and many of them were skilled fighters stationed outside. Yet, this man slipped past them effortlessly. How?
“Gautier Verkade?” the man asked, staring him down without urgency.
“Yes. And you are?” Gautier was an expert at reading people. He could tell that while this man had a fierce presence, he wasn’t necessarily an enemy.
“You don’t recognize me?” The man’s gaze darkened.
“No, no—I just wanted to confirm.” Gautier immediately adjusted his tone and smiled. “How could I not recognize you? You were one of most trusted aides, Mr. Connaught!” y master’s
Mike let out a cold snort as he sized up Gautier. “Honestly, I don’t understand why Mr. Tanner chose you to inherit his legacy.”
Tiny beads of sweat immediately formed on Gautier’s forehead. He forced a smile and responded carefully, “Perhaps because the Tanner family had no other successors, so I was the only choice. But now that you’re back, naturally, it should be you who carries on Mr. Tanner’s will.”
The pressure radiating from this man was suffocating. Gautier had to be extremely cautious with his words. If he said the wrong thing, Connaught could kill him in an instant.
“Hmph.” Mike let out another dismissive snort. “If Mr. Tanner chose you, I will trust his judgment. But you’d better not disappoint me–because if you do, the consequences will be severe.”
Gautier immediately bowed. “I will kill Emmanuel Lowe and avenge Mr. Tanner, then defeat Mackenzie Quillen and reclaim the Chamber of Commerce!”
“Good.”
Mike seemed satisfied with that answer but then added. “Your mission isn’t just about those two things. The presidential election is about to conclude. You must also ensure that Mr. Tanner’s wife, Catherine Zelinsky, becomes the next president of Chanaea.”
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