Not wishing to escalate the tense situation further, Tristan handed his identity card to the Blithe King and said, “I’m Tristan Wolfgang, lieutenant of the Red Flame army. This is my identity card.”
The Blithe King took the identity card and simply glanced at it.
Then, Tristan handed him a document and said, “This is an important military research laboratory. The research project is strictly confidential. I understand that you’re the commander-in-chief of the five armies. Under normal circumstances, I wouldn’t disobey your orders. However, I have my duty to fulfill. If you insist on forcing your way in, I have no choice but to fight to the bitter end. Please do not make things difficult for me.”
The Blithe King’s face darkened. He knew this would happen even before he came.
Right now, he was in a bind. After thinking for a moment, he ordered, “Retreat.”
“Understood.”
The Blithe Army immediately retreated.
Once they retreated, the Blithe King called James.
“I’m sorry, James. The Red Flame army showed me their documents. I can’t make my way in.”
James knew this would be the outcome. Taking a deep breath, he said, “I understand. It’s alright. Leave everything to me."
Then, he hung up the phone.
He went upstairs and headed into his room. Although Thea was lying on the bed, she was not asleep yet.
Seeing James get changed into a robe, she asked, “Are you going out, honey?”
James remained silent.
After getting changed, he turned to look at Thea and nodded. “Yes, there’s an emergency. I may not return tonight. Rest early, honey,” he said and turned to leave.
Thea frowned and muttered, “Why is he going out at this hour?”
She wanted to question James. However, she chose to remain silent.
Although James showered her with care in the hospital and even returned to the Callahans’ villa with her, she felt that he was hiding a lot from her. His physical body was by her side, but his heart was somewhere else.
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