Chapter 154

George pov

Acting boldly, I descended with the other five volunteers towards the Darkmoon pack as planned, resembling boundary hunters. Despite our efforts to ride as fast as possible on our horses, we struggled on the first day as our mounts were weak and we were all exhausted. Suggesting that we rest and feed the horses until the next day, I noticed everyone's fatigue but kept it to myself.

When we settled down and I saw how drained everyone was, I silently decided to go hunting. Sneaking off to a nearby bush, I waited behind a tree for prey to appear. After spotting an antelope, I took aim with my arrow and quickly dispatched it. Bringing the antelope back to share with my companions, we ate and resumed our journey promptly towards the Darkmoon pack.

As we neared our destination, I exhaled heavily and slowed my horse down. I rode ahead of them and spoke up. “We are here in disgust, as a spy to seek information about Malachi’s movement as he's only led to the sword of the truth and the book of revelation which would be used to conquer the world. Our mission here is to gain his trust, earn the first rank in his soldiers and flee after acquiring the word of the truth. We must do what's necessary and do anything to gain his trust.”

“Yes, we're ready!" The soldier shouted.

We continue with our journey until we are stopped at the boundary.

“Stop! Who are you people?" A soldier ordered.

I raised my hand and ordered my companion to stop. I try not to say a word and instead ride my horse forward.

The soldier at the boundary charged at me by pointing their swords, surrounding my horse.

“Don't you hear me! Who the hell are you?" I heard the soldier screaming.

I came down from my horse immediately and held the soldiers who seemed to be the commander.

“Are you the commander here!" I shouted, helding tight his neck.

“No, no," he screamed, struggling to breathe. I got surrounded by other soldiers immediately and they all charged at me.

My companion drew out their swords to my rescue and they all joined me. We were both surrounded by hundred soldiers immediately.

“Attack!" A soldier screams.

The fighting began almost immediately, I and my other companion fought so well that none of the soldiers could stand well. They all surender and we don't stop until their commander is finally out.

“Enough, who're you people!" I hear a voice saying from behind.

I turned back immediately to see a man dressed in special hamor more different from the other soldiers and I could sense that he was their commander.

"Oh! Are you the command here?” I asked.

"Yes I'm, who the hell are you!" He responded screaming.

“I'm sorry on behalf of my other companions for what happened but we don't start this first. All I asked was to see the commander but he refused and instead he bullied me and it ended up this way” I apologized.

The commander was so surprised by our victory that he couldn't hold it to himself.

“Do you say you did this by yourself? Just six of you!"

"Yes we're. We did this all ourselves.” I responded.

"Wow this is unbelievable, I think my boss will appreciate your kindness,” he said excitedly. He embraced us without even bothering to ask who we're or what our motive was.

After the welcome gesture, we all were invited to their canopy and we were welcomed with food and drinks. We all slept with the soldiers all through the evening and the commander ordered a soldier to escort us down to Malachi’s chamber the next day. I felt so excited to gain their trust so easily and I waited patiently to meet Malachi again. I hope he couldn't find any clues about me from the previous battle.

Adara's pov

Two days passed, and I felt uneasy because I hadn't heard from any of them, not even George and his companion and Hakman who went to the bloodclaw's pack. Tension arose and I hoped that it's not what I was thinking. “Could Malachi be actually aware of our plans?" This is unusual, I hoped not. I thought to myself alone as I stayed at the canopy beside the training camp. Jameson was also worried, he came to me after helping the soldier to discuss his worriedness.

“Do you hear from any of them?" he asked confusingly, feeling much tension.

“No nothing yet…I don't hear anything from any of them” I responded.

I reassured Jameson, who was also worried like me, that everything would be fine. As we were discussing, I saw someone spying on us through the clear canopy. I quickly addressed the situation, making sure that Jameson saw it too. Jameson grew curious, and I got ready, holding my sword firmly. Despite his eagerness, I asked him to wait as I struck the figure that I had anticipated behind the canopy. It turned out to be a soldier who had been eavesdropping. He explained that he had overheard our conversation about Alpha George and expressed his concerns for him as well. After realizing my mistake, I helped the soldier up and acknowledged the need for vigilance in such situations.