Chapter 580 George’s Apprentice 

When the soldier delivered the news, Alton felt his head buzz, his body swayed, and he nearly collapsed to the ground. 

His mind went completely blank. ‘How could this happen?‘ he wondered. 

He hadn’t even finished savoring the joy of the allied forces retreating when this crushing news hit him like a thunderbolt. 

‘What do I do now? How am I supposed to handle this?‘ he thought. 

The high–ranking official who had just suggested rewarding achievements sneered at Alton. “What should we do? Simple. Apologize to Raven, and beg her to return to the Vyrdenia Military. Or are you planning to sit back and watch Vyrdenia collapse?” 

The soldiers nearby exchanged uneasy glances, their faces showing a mix of emotions. 

Alton’s expression grew even darker. “Absolutely not. If we bring Raven back now, everything we’ve worked for will be wasted. And if Mr. Brown finds out, he’ll never let Vyrdenia off the hook.” 

The high–ranking official scoffed. “I don’t know if Mr. Brown will spare Vyrdenia, but I do know this. If Raven doesn’t come back, Vyrdenia is finished. And when that happens, you will be the one everyone blames.” 

The other officials nodded in agreement, their faces clearly showing their support. 

An official said, “Honestly, if we had just swallowed our pride at the start of the war and asked Raven to return, promising to restore her identity and citizenship, she might have reconsidered. 

“But no, Commander Nelson, you insisted on being stubborn, clinging to the fact that Raven offended George, and even claimed she’d be executed by him in no time.” 

He continued, “And now? Raven is alive and well, but the enemy forces are already on the verge of invading our homeland. Once they take the border cities, Regalhold will be next. What are we supposed to do then?” 

As he spoke, the high–ranking officials‘ gazes toward Alton grew increasingly dissatisfied. Alton frowned, his frustration evident as he struggled to respond. 

Just as he was about to say something, a young soldier rushed in to report. “Commander Nelson, I’ve just received word that Mr. Brown has officially sent out invitations to the elite. 

“This Saturday, he’ll personally attend the World Celebrities Wine Party at the Suntia House party hall and reveal the true identity of his long–lost disciple. Not only will the world’s elite be present, but leaders from various industries will also gather in Broson City.” 

The sudden announcement plunged the meeting room into a heavy silence. 

But the silence didn’t last long. Alton, as if he had just received the best news of his life, suddenly spoke with excitement. ” Are you saying Mr. Brown is going to personally announce his disciple’s identity? And he’s doing it at the World Celebrities Wine Party? Are you sure this information is accurate?” 

The startled young soldier quickly nodded. “Absolutely. The announcement was made by Robert, one of Mr. Brown’s subordinates, in his name. 

“He also stated that anyone who has ever bullied his disciple will face Mr. Brown’s wrath personally. He won’t let them off lightly.” 

Alton burst into laughter, his voice echoing through the room like thunder, as if he had just won a great victory. 

The high–ranking officials exchanged confused glances, clearly baffled by Alton’s sudden outburst. 

Alton laughed for nearly half a minute before finally noticing the perplexed expressions around him. He scoffed and addressed them with disdain, “Think about it. Mr. Brown is about to announce his disciple’s identity. 

“If Raven really was his disciple, why would he bother making such a big announcement? It doesn’t add up.” 

He continued, “Raven’s claim of being Mr. Brown’s disciple has already spread across the globe, hasn’t it? If she were really his disciple, there’d be no need for him to make another announcement.” 

“I’ve said it before. Raven is nothing but a fraud, and you didn’t believe me. Someone like her, with her pathetic background, actually thinks she could be Mr. Brown’s disciple? What a joke. 

“Now, does anyone still question my decision to expel Raven from the military? Supporting her would be tantamount to opposing Mr. Brown. Have any of you considered the consequences of offending him?”