"As long as we emerge victorious in the battle of Mount Pearl, we can cut off the rear support for the Tiger and Wolf Armies and come back to clean up those Tiger and Wolf Armies that are in desperate straits. It'd be like sparing no effort at all,” someone else chimed in, agreeing.
Monster nodded. "This is an excellent strategy. Go and prepare for it immediately and wait for the next order.”
Mount Pearl.
The inevitable battle was imminent. In response to Jay’s call, Grand Old Master Yorks issued an order requesting that all the elderly, weak, women, and children of all households in York Stronghold hide in Mount Pearl's underground safe passages. They were prepared to be transferred to another place. Only the young and middle-aged males who practiced martial arts in each household would stay behind. This could help in confusing the enemies.
This meant that every household was facing the difficulty of being separated from their relatives. The women were reluctant to be apart from their men, and there were sounds of crying filling up Yorks Stronghold's air.
Zayne suddenly became extremely brave this time
around and took the initiative to say to Josephine," Josie, you'll have to go with Angeline, Sis Shirley, and the others later. This time, I'll be staying behind no matter what to fight alongside Big Brother."
Josie rolled her eyes at him speechlessly. "You're constantly muttering about how weak you are. Do you think Big Brother will let you stay behind? You'll only b e increasing their burden if you stay here, so don't try t o be a hero now and come with me."
Zayne was full of vigor when he said, "I might be weak, but I've been following Big Brother for so long now. He has been using the same set of strategies to use against others. It has more or less rubbed off on m e. It might be helpful if I stay."
Josephine saw how resolute Zayne was, and her heart inexplicably got heavier. "Are you truly planning on staying behind, Zayne?”
Zayne showed a bit of guilt in his expression. "Don't blame me for it, Josie.”
Josie’s eyes turned red instantly, but she held back her tears and smiled. "I support all your decisions. But, Zayne, you’ll have to be careful out there. I'll be waiting for your return."
Zayne held Josephine tightly in his arms and said affectionately, "I love you, Josie. Don't worry. I'll never let myself die."
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