#CHAPTER 96: Bloodshed

FELIX “He has allied himself with Abernathy,” I told Albert. His face turned pale. “Abernathy wants to destroy everything we know and love,” he said. “They are intent on Dragon Knight supremacy.” “He’s up to something beyond revenge at this point,” I said. “Otherwise that kingdom would have never bothered themselves with him.” Albert closed his eyes for a moment, as if in prayer. He finally said, “Then we better not let it get to that.” I reached out for his shoulder. “Thank you for standing by me. It is an honor to fight with you.” Albert mustered a smile, albeit a wobbly one. “The same to you, Felix.” I looked down at my army below me. We were all that stood between Charles and his vengeance. “Onward!” I shouted down my generals. They looked up, understanding my signal, and started to march. I urged my army forward, creating a wide line that approached the border of Fresonia like a wall. Ignatius and I moved up and down, monitoring