Chapter 574 The Purpose
Chapter 574 The Purpose
To Cassian, Tuesday’s soft–spoken concern was nothing more than a facade–fake and overdone
He fixed her with an indifferent gaze, his expression as unmoving as stone. “I’m not going to Forreb with you.”
If I ever go back, it’ll be with Raven, not with some woman whose past is a complete mystery, he wondered.
Tuesday froze, momentarily stunned by Cassian’s unhesitating rejection. She hadn’t expected him to refuse so decisively. Instinctively, her gaze shifted to Garth, hoping he could convince Cassian to reconsider.
Garth remained silent for a moment before finally speaking, “Cassian, maybe it’s time you spent more time with your mother.”
After all, Tuesday was Cassian’s biological mother, and as his father, Garth felt he had no right to deny them the chance to reconnect.
As much as it pained Garth to see Cassian leave for such a distant place, he couldn’t deny that going to Forreb would offer Cassian a brighter future and greater safety.
Vyrdenia was teetering on the edge of chaos, with threats both internal and external. An enemy attack could come at any
moment.
If the allied forces of enemy nations breached the borders, the cities closest to the frontlines would fall first, and Regalhold would soon follow.
If Vyrdenia were to collapse, even if Cassian weren’t in the country, he would still face discrimination and suppression from other nations.
And even without these looming threats, staying with Raven, given her turbulent and dangerous life, would only bring Cassian more pressure and peril.
Garth knew that Cassian had never been one to chase grand ambitions.
Even though Cassian’s personality had undergone significant changes recently, Garth still didn’t want him caught up in crises or taking unnecessary risks.
All Garth ever wanted for Cassian was a life of comfort and stability, a kind wife, a peaceful existence, not a life where he gambled his safety for success.
Garth explained, “Ever since you left for Broson City and cut off contact with us, I’ve been worried sick about you every single day. With the current instability across nations, Forreb seems like the best choice.
“Don’t worry. Your mother has already promised to take you there first. Once things settle down, she’ll return to bring me and the rest of the family over. That way, we can reunite in Forreb, and you won’t have to worry about anything.”
Tuesday’s eyes brimmed with tears as she pleaded, “Cassian, can’t you give me just one chance to make things right? Are you really going to let anger overtake your future?
“I promise, once we’re back in Forreb, I won’t interfere with any of your choices. You don’t even have to follow my arrangements until the day you truly forgive me. And-”
Before she could finish, Cassian cut her off sharply, “Enough. I’m not going back to Forreb with you.”
Garth sighed deeply, his tone heavy, “Cassian, please reconsider. As your parents, we don’t ask for much–just for you to live a safe and peaceful life.”
While Garth and Tuesday were busy taking turns trying to persuade him to change his mind, Raven had already returned to her villa from Imperial Mansion.
Raven had just stepped into the entryway when she suddenly stopped in her tracks.
In the living room, a group of sharply dressed Vyrdenian men sat on the sofa, exuding an air of authority. Their gazes quickly shifted to Raven, who stood silently at the door.
One of the men immediately stood up and approached her, his earlier commanding demeanor dissolving into a nervous humility. “Commander Valor, the border has fallen. The vanguard from Chontix has broken through and is overrunning our
camps.
“Our soldiers are suffering heavy losses, and even the Sirius Pack couldn’t hold off the combined assault. If we don’t push them back soon, the cities near the southern border will be taken.”
“Commander Valor, we came here specifically to ask for your help. Please, lead us into battle,” someone chimed in. These were the very same high–ranking officials from Vyrdenia who, in a moment of poor judgment, had chosen to side
with Alton.
Now, they were among the few in the Vyrdenia Military who truly regretted their decision and had finally come to understand Raven’s importance.
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Raven glanced at the groveling officials and smirked faintly “I think you’ve got the wrong person. I can’t help you The Vyrdenia Military has plenty of capable people. Even without me, you should be able to drive the foreign forces out of the border war zone Instead of wasting your time here, why not go back and figure out how to deploy your troops and defend against the invaders?”
The first official to step forward awkwardly wiped the sweat from his forehead. “Commander Valor, without you, no matter how we strategize, we can’t hold the line.”
Raven chuckled at his desperation. “Tunny, that’s not what you said before. Didn’t Commander Nelson swear he’d never beg me to return to the military?
“I offended Robert and George. And in your eyes, I’m going to be killed sooner or later. So why bother coming all the way here to plead with me now?”
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