At the thought of the possibility of Zeke encountering danger, Phoenix felt a sharp pain in her heart.
She clenched her fists and secretly vowed that if Zeke didn't return tonight, she would go find him even if it meant sacrificing herself.
At that moment, Ares walked over, and the crowd immediately fell silent. Ares had a solemn expression on his face, which seemed to suggest that he had brought bad news.
After scanning the crowd, Ares said, “Everyone, pack up everything you can carry and prepare to move out.”
The group was immediately filled with sadness. They reckoned Zeke had indeed encountered trouble, and now Ares wanted to take them back to Legion's district.
The people silently packed their belongings in low spirits.
Ares looked displeased as he said, “Hurry up and don't drag your feet. Why are you guys moping around as if your family has perished?”
Pain pierced through Phoenix's heart. She finally couldn't take it anymore and stood up, grabbing a long sword nearby and storming out with murderous intent.
Ares immediately stopped Phoenix and asked, “Phoenix, where are you going?”
Phoenix turned around, stared at Ares, and said, “Ares, your master is dead, and you're leaving without a word? Aren't you going to avenge him? Hmph, I will not allow Zeke to die in vain. I will make sure to avenge him, or at the very least, retrieve his body.”
Ares laughed in amusement. “Who are you avenging? Commander Williams isn't dead.”
He's not dead?
The crowd looked up in surprise. “A-Are you serious? If Commander Williams isn't dead, why are you taking us back to Legion's district?”
“Who said I'm taking you back to Legion's district?”
Phoenix asked, “Then why are you telling us to pack up?”
Ares replied, “Well, we're going to Camp South and settle down there.”
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