Gaius and the Remingtons were discussing when Adrian might depart and brainstorming methods to encourage his departure when someone abruptly barged in, claiming they had urgent news."What's your business here?" Gaius, engrossed in thoughts of future prosperity with the Celestrians, was visibly annoyed by the interruption."Sir, that young man has reappeared. This time, he presented us with a token.""A token? What kind of token?" Gaius was intrigued, as were Kevin and Thobias, who exchanged a glance."The token is black, adorned with unusual patterns, including a coiled dragon..."Thobias frowned. Neither he, Kevin, nor Gaius recognized the significance of the token."Lord Tobias, do you have any knowledge of this token?" Sensing potential importance, Gaius turned to Thobias for insight.Thobias responded without hesitation, shaking his head and smiling slightly. "What significant possession could someone like that have? It's likely just a token from the Frontier Force, unrelat
However, Adrian shook his head firmly. "Regardless of the situation there, there are garrison troops stationed here to manage emergencies. So, if we head over, mustering ten thousand men shouldn't pose a problem."With that, the trio departed from the Governor's Mansion. After they left, the Stormwatch Legionnaires collectively breathed a sigh of relief. They had just received orders from higher-ups to monitor Adrian as he was suspected of being the assassin targeting their leader. Moreover, he was a formidable level-eight expert.While they were instructed to keep an eye on Adrian, they were cautioned against provoking him. Thus, Adrian's presence near the Governor's Mansion had put considerable strain on the soldiers."That guy's finally gone..." remarked a soldier clad in armor, wielding a weapon."Hmph. Based on what they were saying earlier, they might return later.""Don't be cowards. We have thirty thousand troops here, and seventy thousand beyond the city walls. No matter
Gaius eyed Thobias suspiciously, but the latter remained tight-lipped, refusing to divulge anything. Gaius sensed Thobias' reticence and understood that he held crucial information but chose to keep it hidden. Thoughts raced through Gaius' mind. What significance could that token hold?Meanwhile, Thobias contemplated the potential repercussions if Adrian indeed mobilized the Frontier Force. However, revealing the token's true origin to Gaius was out of the question. Having observed Gaius for some time, he had discerned the former’s true nature. Despite his outward bravado, Gaius was fundamentally timid. In the event of a conflict involving the Frontier Force, Thobias believed Gaius would cower in submission.In Silverboa, the Stormwatch Legion and the Frontier Force occupied distinct circles, with the latter commanding greater strength and prestige. In any confrontation, it would be the Stormwatch Legion that suffered. Thus, Gaius harbored no desire for conflict with the Frontier For
Everyone laughed at Lillian. "Girl, do you think anyone can meet with our captain?""Hahaha! This is not a place for someone like you, girl. Go home!"They did not take Adrian and Wallace seriously even though they did not know how strong they were. In their eyes, the Frontier Force was the most formidable force on Cras Island. They held dominion over the city, and dissent was futile.Lillian frowned. Just when she was about to say something, Adrian shook his head and stopped her. With the Black Dragon Token in his hand, he asked the soldiers, "Do you know what this is?" "I don't care who you are! I've already warned you. Get out of here now or we'll take action against you!" One of the guards sneered coldly.Adrian frowned. It seemed to him that reasoning with them was futile, so he scoffed. "In that case…" Before he finished his sentence, he shot forward. The Frontier Force was different from the Stormwatch Legion, and they did not have any special defenses against him. E
"Not bad." Adrian nodded. This was exactly what he wanted. He wanted to gather everyone and find someone who recognized the Black Dragon Token. "You're dead meat for causing trouble at our camp, kid!" one person snarled angrily.Adrian could not be bothered to argue with him and simply kicked the person unconscious."Stop! Who the hell are you?!" A middle-aged man wearing a black uniform adorned with military insignia rushed over."Looks like he's the one in charge of this camp," Lillian whispered to Adrian.Adrian nodded slightly. The middle-aged man was an eight-level, so he should be the person in charge of this camp."We're here seeking help!" Adrian shouted."Help? Is this your way of seeking help?" the man asked as he looked at the soldiers lying around him with a displeased expression."They were babbling too much. Besides, you wouldn't have come out if I hadn’t done this," Adrian replied."My name is Dominique Wiles, and I'm the captain here. Who are you?" Domonique a
"Evidence? Do you even know what's happening in the capital right now?" Adrian asked.Dominique fell silent. He had been engrossed in the affairs of Obscura, giving little heed to the developments in Silverboa. He had not been paying attention to the recent events on Cras Island even though he was tasked to guard it. Upon hearing Adrian's question, he asked, "What's going on in the capital?" The reason Dominique stayed behind while others went to Obscura was not because he was a coward, but rather because of a previous mistake that had led to his current position. Watching others gain glory while he remained behind to watch over the city was unbearable. Therefore, he became alert after what Adrian said. If something had happened in the capital and he had not noticed, Chester would surely punish him when he returned.Seeing Dominique's reaction, Adrian smiled and said, "Last night, the Stormwatch Legion mobilized thirty thousand troops and surrounded the capital."Dominique was gre
Dominique was certain that Adrian would not deceive him."I command a total of thirteen thousand men, with ten thousand ready to mobilize at any time," Dominique replied."Follow me." Adrian nodded.On the war chariot, Dominique glanced at Adrian now and then. Despite his youth, Adrian was already widely acclaimed for his contribution in capturing Leafall and Sandstone. If it were not for him, they would not have achieved half of what they had accomplished. And now, Adrian was sitting right beside him. Dominique was excited, but at the same time, he felt puzzled. He wondered why someone like Adrian would suddenly leave the battlefield and come to Cras Island. After all, even though they were dealing with the restorationists, as an important figure in the war, how could Adrian simply leave? "Mr. Adrian, is the situation in Cras Island very serious?" Dominique asked. After hearing his question, Adrian frowned. While he knew that the restorationists had been receiving support fro
The Frontier Force commanded an unrivaled status in Silverboa. To many, including high-ranking officials and even members of the royal family, they were a force not to be underestimated. This standing was not imposed by laws or external influences. Rather, it was earned through years of bravery and sacrifice on the battlefield. Not only did the citizens of Silverboa hold the Frontier Force in high esteem, but even the Stormwatch Legion respected them a lot. Therefore, the Stormwatch Legion became anxious when they were surrounded by the Frontier Force. Despite their numerical advantage, they knew that in a real fight against battle-hardened soldiers, even ten thousand men could overpower thirty thousand. Since they had not received any orders yet, they were uncertain whether the Frontier Force was friend or foe, and they were consequently panic-stricken.However, rumors began to spread within the ranks of the Stormwatch Legion since some of them were privy to certain information. So