Chapter 1028 - At The Center of Chaos
While the outside world was causing an uproar, there was a totally different scene in the center of Casabianca.
Damn this weather.
Andre stood on the balcony and gazed at the sky. Unlike the natural disasters of neighboring regions, Casabianca was relatively peaceful. There weren’t any untimely disasters falling upon the city. But for some reason, Andre felt restless. He puckered his brows and sighed as he looked at the sky. He didn’t know when it started, but the sky above Casabianca felt a little strange and disturbing as though it was in a hue made from the mixing of various colors. Unidentified soldiers donned in white robes thronged the streets. Even though it was officially asserted to the outside that they were direct soldiers of the parliament, Andre felt like they were rather peculiar. But… he didn’t have the time to think about this problem any longer because there was a much more important matter that almost crushed him. A few moments ago, he received unbelievable news from the parliament: Parliament member Sonia Lockos has led the Light Dragon in escaping Casabianca and was heading to the Void Territory. After investigations by the parliament, it was announced that Sonia was a spy planted in the parliament by the Void Territory. Everything that happened was caused by Sonia.
Andre couldn’t accept this news. He couldn’t imagine how Sonia was a spy, an undercover agent, and a traitor of her country. But that was the truth proven by the evidence collected from her home. Although Andre could console himself that the parliament was trying to frame her or perhaps Sonia had no choice but to do it, he just couldn’t convince himself to accept the truth no matter what. Why, Sonia? Why did you betray the Country of Light?
Andre had no answer. But now, the answer wasn’t important anymore. What was more important was what he should do. No… perhaps he couldn’t do anything now.
Scanning the white-robed soldiers standing guard, Andre gnashed his teeth and let out a sigh. After Sonia was convicted of treason, the people who had close dealings with her were imprisoned by the parliament and prohibited from leaving their rooms. Even though Andre attempted to receive intelligence regarding the outside world, he couldn’t do anything else apart from waiting.
Knock knock.
“Cheryl? Come in.”
Andre turned around and said. Shortly after, the door opened and the young elf lady entered the room with a tray of steamy porridge and bread. She revealed a smile, before placing the dishes on the table.
“You haven’t eaten for days, Andre… Have some food…”
That’s right! A sign! Andre’s eyes glinted. Yes, the Void Territory was the cause of everything. Andre could never forget the cross-shaped star on the pitch-black flag in his dream. Now, Sonia had led the Light Dragon away from Casabianca and headed to the Void Territory. Thereafter, terrifying changes were happening to Casabianca and the Country of Light. Everything is due to the Void Territory! That’s right. Sonia must have been forced to do it for that scoundrel! That overlord of the Void Territory is a despicable man. He has always treated the Country of Light with hostility. In this case, it isn’t impossible that he instigated and even intimidated Sonia into bringing the Light Dragon away and caused the Country of Light to fall into this chaos and disorder!
This must be a sign for me!
Andre clenched his fists. Why am I so naive? Why didn’t I think of this earlier? If I thought of this earlier, perhaps I could come up with ways to remedy the situation. No, it isn’t too late yet. This is my country; I will not abandon my home!
“I’m sorry, Cheryl. I can’t leave.”
Andre pondered for a few moments, before answering in determination. Cheryl looked at him, ashen.
“Why, Andre? It is…”
“I know it is dangerous, Cheryl. I also know what is going to happen next. The signs have shown me everything that happened, but I was too naive to not realize it. And now, since I already know who the main culprit is, I will not leave this place. This is my country, my home; the place that raised me up to who I am today. In order to protect this place, I will never back down! I will find the parliament and see if there is anything I can do. Just like you said, it is meaningless to wait here. We have to take actions to smash the haze shrouding our heads.”
“But now, the parliament…”
“Now is not the time to worry about this small issue, Cheryl.”
Andre shook his head.
“I know it may be hard to rely on me to solve the problems. But I am prepared for it. I will not let this city turn into ruins. I will use my strength to prevent it!” Andre revealed an unwavering expression.
“This is my mission and duty!”