Love at the Wrong Table
Chapter 2284 The Fearless 5–Star Honored Battle General
At the base of Divine Mountain, the Imperial Guardians stood frozen in disbelief.
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A convoy of armored vehicles, artillery trucks, and rugged off–road cars had rolled in like a thunderstorm, breaking Zovince’s usual order.
They wondered, Who has the power to bring such firepowe here?
“Stop right there! Identify yourselves!”
Weapons were raised, tension thick in the air.
Emery Zelinsky, the commander of the Imperial Guardians, stepped forward.
As a distant relative of the Zelinsky family and one of Ezra’s most trusted men, he had been personally tasked with securing this checkpoint.
Yet, as Emery’s gaze landed on the lead vehicle, his heart skipped a beat.
A sharp–looking man sat in the driver’s seat. Beside him was a woman who radiated elegance and quiet strength.
“Emmanuel? Ms. Quillen?!” Emery’s voice rang out in disbelief.
Ezra’s orders were absolute–Emmanuel must not reach the summit. If he insisted on going up, he had only two options–either die here or turn back. If he somehow managed to push through, he would have to do it alone, without reinforcements or firepower.
Now, not only had Emmanuel arrived, but he had come fully armed.
He wasn’t sneaking in. He was forcing his way through.
Emery didn’t hesitate.
Click! Click! Click!
Hundreds of guns snapped into position, aimed directly at the convoy.
Still perched atop one of the artillery trucks, Shane blew a low whistle. “Whew. That escalated fast.”
Watching through a live video call, Frederick hissed, “Hey, don’t even breathe wrong, alright?”
He thought to himself, If this guy hits the button before Emmanuel gives the order, it won’t be a joke. One wrong move and this will turn into a bloodbath.
Despite the guns pointed at him, Emmanuel didn’t flinch.
He stepped forward, shielding Mackenzie beside him.
“Yes, it’s us.” His voice carried undeniable authority.
Emery’s expression turned cold. “The prayer ceremony has begun. Divine Mountain is sealed off. No one goes up.”
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Emmanuel’s gaze stayed steady. “If I insist?”
Emery’s fingers curled into fists. “Then you’ll be stopped. One way or another.
Most men would back down, but Emmanuel wasn’t most men.
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His voice turned sharp, unwavering. “I have confirmed intelligence that an assassination attempt is underway against Mr. Hale. As a 5–Star Battle General Chanaca, I am proceeding up the mountain to secure his safety.”
His tone grew colder. “I don’t care who gave the orders o block me. If you stand in my way, if you let Mr. Hale die because you refused to act, you are not just failing your duty–you are betraying Chanaea.”
Silence.
The weight of his words pressed down on the soldiers like a storm.
Emmanuel wasn’t just any soldier–he was a 5–Star Honored Battle General. His name commanded respect. His history commanded fear.
For the first time, doubt flickered across Emery’s face.
Still, orders were orders.
His jaw tightened. “We are the Zovince Imperial Guards. We answer to the Mayor, not you. Anyone who sets foot on Divine Mountain without authorization defies Chanaea’s law–and will be executed on the
spot!”
His men gripped their weapons tighter.
No one moved.
Those who hadn’t managed to leave in time stood frozen in shock.
The tension was palpable–the standoff had officially begun.
Meanwhile, Beatrix bit her lip inside the vehicle, her nervous energy mixing with excitement.
Will Emmanuel really back down? Not a chance! I can see it in his eyes–he’s going through, no matter what.
Just as she had hoped, Emmanuel stepped forward. His gaze darkened, and his aura pressured Emery.
Though Emery was the commander of the Imperial Guards and possessed an unshakable mindset, he couldn’t ignore the overwhelming presence before him
Standing against Emmanuel, he felt insignificant.
A chilling thought crept into his mind for the first time. If Emmanuel truly wants to wipe us out, the 1,200 soldiers behind me are nothing more than mere ornaments. Compared to his prowess, my own strength is utterly
meaningless.
Emmanuel’s voice dropped low and dangerous. “Emery are you really prepared to let Mr. Hale die on this mountain? Are you willing to let Chanaea plunge into chaos?”
Emery froze.
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Emmanuel’s gaze stayed steady. “If I insist?”
Emery’s fingers curled into fists. “Then you’ll be stopped. One way or another.”
Most men would back down, but Emmanuel wasn’t most men.
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His voice turned sharp, unwavering. “I have confirmed intelligence that an assassination attempt is underway against Mr. Hale. As a 5–Star Battle General of Chanaca, I am proceeding up the mountain to secure his safety.”
His tone grew colder. “I don’t care who gave the orders to block me. If you stand in my way, if you let Mr. Hale die because you refused to act, you are not just failing your duty–you are betraying Chanaea.
Silence.
The weight of his words pressed down on the soldiers like a storm.
Emmanuel wasn’t just any soldier–he was a 5–Star Honored Battle General. His name commanded respect. His history commanded fear.
For the first time, doubt flickered across Emery’s face.
Still, orders were orders.
His jaw tightened. “We are the Zovince Imperial Guards. We answer to the Mayor, not you. Anyone who sets foot on Divine Mountain without authorization defies Chanaea’s law–and will be executed on the
spot!”
His men gripped their weapons tighter.
No one moved.
Those who hadn’t managed to leave in time stood frozen in shock.
The tension was palpable–the standoff had officially begun.
Meanwhile, Beatrix bit her lip inside the vehicle, her nervous energy mixing with excitement.
Will Emmanuel really back down? Not a chance! I can see it in his eyes–he’s going through, no matter what.
Just as she had hoped, Emmanuel stepped forward. His gaze darkened, and his aura pressured Emery.
Though Emery was the commander of the Imperial Guards and possessed an unshakable mindset, he couldn’t ignore the overwhelming presence before him
Standing against Emmanuel, he felt insignificant.
A chilling thought crept into his mind for the first time. If Emmanuel truly wants to wipe us out, the 1,200 soldiers behind me are nothing more than mere ornaments. Compared to his prowess, my own strength is utterly meaningless.
Emmanuel’s voice dropped low and dangerous.
mountain? Are you willing to let Chanaea plun mer are you really prepared to let Mr. Hale die on this
into chaos?”
Emery froze.
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His men held their breath, stunned by what they were witnessing.
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To them, Emery had always been their pillar of strength–the leader they relied on, the one who never wavered.
Yet now, standing before Emmanuel, he seemed insignificant.
However, Emery wasn’t one to fold so easily. He steadic himself and snapped through gritted teeth, “I already told you I follow Chanaca’s decree.”
Emmanuel’s gaze hardened. His voice dropped into pure steel. “Well, I’m the decree.”
Then he lifted his hand. “Gunners, aim.”
Click-
Frederick swiftly adjusted the artillery cannons, precisely locking them onto Emery and the checkpoint.
Shane hadn’t expected Emmanuel to go this far, and he froze in shock momentarily. Yet, as reality snapped back into focus, he quickly aligned his aim and targeted the opposing forces.
His throat went dry. Uh… Emmanuel? Are we really doing this?
On one side, Imperial Guards armed with rifles.
On the other hand, with heavy artillery, Emmanuel’s forces locked and ready.
The tension was razor–thin.
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Spectators didn’t wait to find out what would happen next. They scrambled away, their minds racing with a single thought, One breath. One wrong move… and war erupts.
Emery’s body stiffened. “Emmanuel, don’t even think about it!”
Never in his life had he been this close to the barrel of an artillery cannon, not even on the battlefield.
Now? He was facing it right here, at the foot of Divine Mountain in Zovince.
Emmanuel wasn’t interested in back–and–forth arguments. Without hesitation, he raised three fingers and laid down his ultimatum, “Move, or we fire in three seconds.”
“Three.” His voice was calm, firm, and absolute.
Emery’s fingers curled into fists, his breath unsteady. “Are you insane, Emmanuel?!”
“Two.” Emmanuel’s voice remained steady, unwavering
A soldier leaned in, his voice urgent. “Sir, the fire control system has locked onto us–if they fire…”
Fear gripped them all. One shot, and there would be nothing left.
“What?!” Emery’s stomach lurched as the realization sank in. Cold sweat beaded on his forehead.
Emmanuel’s voice rang out again. “One.”
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“Stand down! Move aside!” At the last second, Emery gave in.
It wasn’t just fear that made him step back–it was cold hard reality.
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If he pushed any further, history would remember him as the man who let Chanaca descend into chaos.
Looking into Emmanuel’s eyes, he knew one thing for sure–this 5–Star Honored Battle General was a man who would stop at nothing. Going against him wouldn’t just end badly–it would be a disaster.
A long breath finally left Mackenzie’s lips. Even though she had stood beside Emmanuel without hesitation, she had feared the consequences of that cannon firing.
Inside the vehicles, Beatrix and Angela practically jumped with excitement.
“We won! Emmanuel won! Just his presence alone was enough to terrify the enemy!” Beatrix squealed, practically bouncing with excitement.
“Emmanuel is so amazing! I love him so much!” She grabbed Frederick and shook him wildly in pure joy.
Though Frederick was pleased with the victory, he couldn’t help but feel a little awkward. Beatrix was hugging him tightly, yet at the same time, gushing about her love for Emmanuel.
The road to Divine Mountain was now Emmanuel.
He didn’t hesitate.
He gave a single, unshakable command. “To the mountain.”
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