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If this dire situation continued without replenishing their dwindling food
supply, the entire army faced certain doom.
“Land in sight!” The cry echoed across the deck.
“Land in sight!” The joyful announcement rippled through the ranks like a
beacon of hope.
Amid this surge of optimism, a subordinate burst forth with a crucial update,
his voice tinged with urgency, “Commander, we’ve spottednd! Please give
the order to dock and resupply our provisions!”
“Excellent!” Emmanuel’s face lit up with relief and determination.
He immediatelymanded the crew to anchor, their hearts swelling with
renewed hope. As they docked, a tense realization dawned upon them: the
ind they had arrived at was a contentious territory, disputed between
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control of the neighboring country, the arrival of Chanaea’s forces might
provoke its inhabitants, leading to potential hostility and even violent
expulsion.
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Emmanuel approached the locals with diplomatic intent, but his efforts were
met with cold resistance. With no viable alternative, he issued a decisive
order. Three thousand elite warriors from Dark Night Ind swiftly descended
upon the ind, their presence imposing and their actions resolute. The
anti–Dragon forces were overwhelmed, subdued, and forced to kneel in
submission.
The ind’s residents were astonished by the Chanaea forces‘ formidable
strength. Three thousand warriors were more than sufficient; even three
hundred would have been more than enough to overpower the ind’s
entire armed contingent.
“Listen up!” Emmanuel’s voice rang out with authoritative rity. “This ind
now belongs to Chanaea! If you know what’s good for you, leave of your own
ord. Otherwise, we shall defeat you again every time we return!”
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Eager to return to his homnd, where his wife awaited the birth of their
child, Emmanuel had no time to waste with these disputes. He sought to
avoid provoking a significant international conflict, his focus solely on
returning home swiftly.
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After three days of managing the situation and “borrowing necessary
provisions, they set sail once more, their journey continuing towards
Changea’s coastline. What would have been a mere half–day flight by ne
stretched into a grueling month at sea before they finally approached the
hore.
“Brothers!” Upon disembarking at the port, Emmanuel gathered his men, his
voice carrying the weight of their shared ordeal. “It has been an honor to fight
for freedom alongside you. I am profoundly grateful for your strength and
perseverance. Atst, we have freedom!
*Freedom!” the soldiers shouted in unison, their voices a powerful chorus of
liberation. “We’ve finally set foot in the outside world! We no longer have to
fear for our lives every day! The outside world–the air is so fresh! The sky is
so blue! The sun is so bright!*
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The exhration they had felt upon leaving Dark Night Ind had evolved into
profound emotion. The harsh realities of their past seemed distant now,
overshadowed by the beauty of their newfound freedom. Some could not
contain their tears, overwhelmed by the contrast between their former
oppression and the boundless possibilities before them.
Only now, with their shackles cast away, did they fully grasp the weight of
their past sufferings and the extent to which their lives had been constrained.
Their eyes were opened to the vastness of the world, their spirits finally
unbound, and their understanding of life itself forever transformed.
Emmanuel’s voice resonated with sincerity as he continued, “Next, I will be
returning to Yeringham in Nuthana. If any of you, my brothers, find yourselves
without a home or wish to join me, I will take responsibility for your well–being,
venture elsewhere, you are free to do so. I shall not detain you.”
His deration hung in the air, a moment of truth and choice. Hesitation
gripped nearly everyone, their faces reflecting the turmoil within their hearts.
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Xarri and Quell, the indomitable brother and sister pair, stepped forward with
solemn dignity. They sped their hands toward Emmanuel in a gesture of
deep respect and gratitude. “Emmanuel, we are deeply thankful for leading
us back to Chanaea. We must follow our paths, but if fortune allows, we shall
surely visit you and your wife in Yeringham one day.”
“Very well!” Emmanuel’s voice rang with a note of finality. “Let us part ways
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nd may destiny guide our steps until we meet again.”
He did not attempt to detain them but instead watched with a heavy heart
as Xarri and Quell departed. Soon after, many others followed, each forging
their path.
Yet, a substantial number of them chose to remain behind, including Rhett,
who dedicated his life to safeguarding the current generation’s Saintess and
nurturing the next generation of Holy Guardians.
Momentster, a voice broke through the murmur of uncertainty.
“Commander, we wish to return home, but we have no means to do so. What
shall we do?”
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“Yes! I wish to return as well, but I have lost all sense of where home even is,”
another voice echoed,den with despair.
It became evident that nearly everyone was grappling with this predicament.
Emmanuel and Mackenzie, too, faced a dire situation–they were as destitute
as theirpanions. They found themselves at the port in Eldoria, Zovince of
Chanaea, a far cry from their destination in Yeringham, Nuthana. The journey
ome would be a formidable challenge for them all.
Just then, a voice emerged from the throng near the port, cutting through
the confusion. “Excuse me, who are you? From where do youe from, and
why have you docked at our port?”
Emmanuel and his followers turned in unison toward the source of the voice.
Two men in impably tailored suits approached, apanied by a small
entourage.
The two men, upon recognizing Emmanuel as the leader, stepped forward
with a blend of curiosity and respect. “We are the port managers. I am Owen,
and this is my brother, Larry. May we inquire who you are and if you need any
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Owen extended a courteous gesture, his hands cupped in a traditional sign
of respect. He discerned that Emmanuel, and his men were no ordinary
individuals; their imposing presence and the sheer number of them
suggested a formidable strength. That being said, Owen was keenly aware of
the potential risks of offending such a powerful group, especially if they might
or the identity of pirates.