Mila was taken aback.
She certainly knew Jessica, but couldn’t comprehend why Jessica ignored everyone else and walked straight up to introduce herself.
Mila quickly clasped her hands in salute and said, “I’m Mila. It’s an honor to meet you, Ms. Yates”
Jessica grasped Mila’s hand and said, “Please, no need for formalities. I’ve long admired you, and it’s truly my privilege to finally meet you. I’m genuinely fond of you. If you don’t mind, I hope we can be friends from now on.”
“I wouldn’t dare!” Mila stammered, so startled she nearly ducked behind Ray for cover.
Ray, equally baffled, instinctively turned to
But even Leon seemed puzzled by Jessic
for answers.
s behavior. She appeared to have taken quite a liking to Mila
Jessica probably realized that her actions had startled Mila.
But she was always on the lookout for talent, and this master of craftsmanship was someone she truly wished to get acquainted with.
Jessica said, “Did I startle you? Don’t be alarmed. I simply hold you in high esteem. There are some ideas I’d like to discuss with you, but today isn’t the right time. When we’re back in Capitalia, I’ll pay you a personal visit!
Mila quickly bowed respectfully and said, “Miss
Yates, if you need anything, just say the word. I’m always at your service!”
Who among the Eagle Troops didn’t know that Jessica was the apple of Leon’s eye?
Who cared about formalities? If Jessica wanted something done, they’d go through hell to make it happen!
“Great, it’s a deal! I’ll come find you myself once we’re back,” Jessica said cheerfully, not standing on ceremony.
‘What a talent! If I stand on ceremony, I’ll miss this chance to get to know her!‘ Jessica thought.
Ray looked at Leon and reported respectfully, “Your Highness, we’ve located their stronghold!”
Leon gave a curt nod, his gaze locking onto Magnus.
Magnus signaled his men with a swift gesture.
At Magnus’s signal, the hundred soldiers formed ranks with lightning speed. The entire maneuver was completed in mere seconds.
Today, Jessica finally saw for herself just how outstanding the Northern Cavalry truly was.
–
No wonder they were the elite troops Leon brought back from the Northern Borderlands. Even with just three thousand men, their fighting power far outstrips that of a force ten thousand strong.
“Stay close behind me when we move,” Leon instructed before their departure.
Jessica just shot him a look and said nothing.
Leon knew all too well that Jessica was never one to follow orders.
After being suppressed for so long under Waldo’s control, now that her true self had finally broken free, who could possibly rein her in?
Leon commanded, “Move out!”
Trapped in the Stone Forest for days, the surrounding assassins b
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completely dropped their guard.
Chapter 379
When they came out today, they were supposed to immediately set out to locate the stronghold. But to all appearances, they are aty d starving. They simply rested by the stream, doing nothing at all.
But unbeknownst to anyone but themselves, they weren’t just sitting idle. They were preparing to strike when least expected,
The essence of catching the enemy off guard manifested when they executed a completă tactical reversal. Just as the enerity acomed they woult return well–fed to rescue Kabury County civilians, they instead launched a lightning speed assault on the enemy stronghold.
The stronghold was indeed massive.
Only a substantial stronghold could have lured Leon to the Vrahmont Mount range. Anything smaller wouldn’t Hays warranted his attentist.
Leon’s intelligence network was not to be underestimated. If this place hadn’t truly been a thunder grenade stronghold, he wouldn’t have led his sty here himself.
This time, the haul of thunder grenades seized far exceeded what they captured in the outskirts of Capitalia.
Quite the haul!
AD
