Free Web NovelChapter 304: Go, I’ll Wait for You to Come Back
With a great enemy at the gates, Aiden Atwood completely dropped his gentle and courteous facade, his expression turning downright ferocious.
These Savage Beastmen, though none of them had awakened their bloodlines, were young and all high-level combatants of eight or Nine Stars. If they joined the battle, there was a chance they could turn the tide for Otterhaven City-State!
He had originally planned to take things slow, to get to know these Savage Beastmen better and use gentler methods to make them part of Otterhaven City-State. That way, they would be more devoted. But unfortunately, they had attracted a vicious wolf!
If they hadn’t pacified the Devil’s Sea, Otterhaven City-State’s territory wouldn’t be coveted by others!
Just moments ago, the nearby Anaconda City-state had initiated a Sharp Teeth Judgment, intending to invade Otterhaven City-State’s territory and absorb all its citizens. As for him, the Commander, his blood would be the offering for their defeat.
He stared intently at Evangeline and the males with her, his mind already made up.
’As long as they go out to fight, I’ll kill all of their people. I’ll leave these Savage Beastmen isolated and helpless, forcing them to truly become citizens of Otterhaven City-State. Then I can initiate Sharp Teeth Judgments against other city-states and become a Medium-sized City-State!’
Elias Moretti’s gaze fell on the blood-stained beast skin on the ground, a violent glint flashing in his scarlet, slit pupils. "What did you do to Gable?!"
Aiden Atwood remained expressionless, his voice cold. "As long as you fight, I won’t harm them."
The implication was that Gable was fine, but Elias Moretti didn’t relax. His hands, hanging by his sides, clenched into fists. ’Even though I know this is a necessary process, I can’t help but feel tense when I think about my people.’
Though he was speaking to Elias Moretti, Aiden Atwood’s gaze was fixed directly on Evangeline.
He knew that among this group, the female Druid was the one who called the shots. She was also the one he valued most. ’If they could just coexist peacefully and quietly become citizens under my command, everything would be so much simpler.’ freēwēbηovel.c૦m
Just as Aiden Atwood expected Evangeline to make more demands, she agreed readily. "Alright!"
Aiden Atwood was stunned for a moment, then overjoyed. The ferocious look on his face finally softened. "I knew it! A Druid would make the correct and intelligent choice. Becoming a noble of our Otterhaven City-State is absolutely the right move!"
With that, he stepped aside to clear a path. "Let’s go."
His gesture clearly meant he wanted the males to lead the charge.
This attitude earned a sneer from The Everwake. "So, what the Commander means is, you want us to go up and be cannon fodder? And once we’ve worn them down, you’ll send your own people out? Is this your sincerity?"
Aiden Atwood’s expression darkened. He pointed to the blood-stained Beast Skin Clothes on the ground. "What? You’re not willing?"
"I’ll go!" Elias Moretti was the first to step forward, his scarlet eyes filled with rage.
Aiden Atwood’s lips twitched into a smirk. He watched Elias Moretti walk ahead, then turned his gaze back to the other males.
"Let’s go." Evangeline followed behind Elias Moretti, her voice very soft. "In a little while, you and Loras go and bring our people back. Stay here in the fortress. Once we’ve handled things outside, we’ll be back."
Elias Moretti’s hand clenched, and his Adam’s apple bobbed. "You all be careful."
’I know what Evangeline is capable of, but this isn’t some small skirmish. This is war. There will be bloodshed and death.’
’What’s more, Evangeline is pregnant right now, which is a vulnerable time. If anything happens to her, then we...’
Elias Moretti knew very well that Evangeline was the center that held them all together. If she were gone, their already fragile group would immediately fall apart. Leaving aside what would happen to the other males, the Fallen Beastmen would be the first to disintegrate without her to restrain them. At that point, Otterhaven City-State wouldn’t even have to lift a finger; they would all die here.
Evangeline glanced at him and said simply, "Don’t worry." free𝑤ebnovel.com
As she spoke, her fingertips gently brushed across the back of Elias Moretti’s hand, leaving behind a faint, shimmering wisp of light.
"This is..." Elias Moretti was taken aback.
Evangeline’s explanation was concise. "It will lead you to them."
Her Jade Token was on one of The Ravening Wolves. This was why Aiden Atwood had targeted the beastmen from the Grymdale Tribe instead of the Fallen Beastmen. With the pull of its aura, Loras and Elias Moretti could easily find them and bring them to the fortress.
Elias Moretti clenched his hand and gave an imperceptible nod.
Leaving the Commander’s Fortress, the long street that came into view was no longer bustling. Amidst the dead silence, the sound of booming explosions echoed from outside the city.
"This is far enough for you, Druid. Go back," Aiden Atwood said, his voice cold as he glanced at Evangeline, his eyes briefly sweeping over her swollen belly.
’He didn’t think a female belonged on the battlefield, even if she was a Druid.’
Evangeline looked back. Behind her, her Beast Husbands stood as still as a painting.
Danton’s light blue eyes were full of gentleness. The Everwake had a faint, almost imperceptible smile playing on his lips. Thorne stood with his arms crossed, his eyes brimming with savage fury. Loras’s lips were pressed together, his purple eyes fixed on her. Drake’s gaze was sharp and cold, like a sword about to be drawn from its sheath.
They surrounded her like stars orbiting the moon, a circle of sharp blades guarding their Queen. Each of them was composed and calm, showing no fear at the prospect of throwing their lives on the line.
Evangeline’s lips curved into a smile. Spiritual light flowed from her palm, slowly sprinkling over each of them.
The next moment, they felt a layer of something like armor covering their bodies.
She blinked, her clear eyes full of softness. "Go on. I’ll be waiting for you to come back."
Elias Moretti also received Evangeline’s protection. He gently touched the soft "Armor" on his body. It felt like flowing water, yet it emanated immense power. He could tell it would be incredibly difficult to pierce.
Aiden Atwood was growing impatient. He hadn’t seen the Armor of Spiritual Energy that had formed on the males.
"Let’s go!" he urged, his heart burning with anxiety as he watched the explosions in the distance.
’He didn’t want to waste the warriors of Otterhaven City-State like this. He had to get these Savage Beastmen over there as quickly as possible.’
The males glanced at Evangeline one last time, then said no more, following Aiden Atwood toward the battlefield.
Evangeline remained where she was, a few warriors from Otterhaven City-State following behind her. They were there to keep an eye on her.
All of this female’s Beast Husbands had gone to the war zone to fight for Otterhaven City-State’s life. Who knew what she might do? Besides, they also had to ensure her safety and prevent any beastmen from the Anaconda City-state from sneaking into the fortress.
Evangeline stood quietly, watching their retreating figures before turning and stepping into the shadows of the fortress.
’It wasn’t that she lacked the power to clear away all their obstacles and solve all their problems. But her mission was nearing its end. Once she found Caden Albright and Lachlan, all that was left was to carve out a peaceful haven for them among the Beastman City-states, and that would be enough.’
’Ultimately, she couldn’t be their eternal protector. They had to learn to face these struggles on their own.’
’The weak are meat for the strong to eat. That was the law of survival on the Beastman Continent.’
’Her Beast Husbands were no mere fish in a pond. If they remained under her Feather Wings for too long, it would only dull their claws and gradually wear away their innate sharpness. That would only harm them in the end.’
’They were meant to soar through the heavens and gallop across the continent, to seek their own destinies and live the lives they were meant to live.’
