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Chapter 140: Trinity of Power
The vision faded, leaving Jacob breathless and disoriented. Anna steadied him while Roseline surveyed the damage the power surge had caused—cracks spider-webbing through the mansion's walls, windows blown out, and scorch marks where mystical energy had touched physical surfaces."We need to leave before this building collapses," Roseline said urgently. "Whatever just happened attracted attention we cannot afford."They evacuated the mansion as structural damage worsened. Behind them, parts of the building were already crumbling from the strain the artifacts' activation had placed on it. Jacob clutched all three artifacts—the amulet, sword, and bracelet—feeling them pulse with synchronized energy that grew stronger the longer they remained together."What did you see?" Anna asked once they were safely in the vehicle racing back toward the command center."Everything," Jacob replied, still processing the flood of information. "Centuries of Krigg family history. The artifacts are not jus
Chapter 139: Unexpected Retrieval
Dawn broke over Seron with the kind of beautiful sunrise that seemed to mock the violence about to unfold. Jacob stood at the command center watching the sky lighten, knowing that within minutes Argo's invasion force would begin its assault.But intelligence intercepted overnight suggested an unexpected opportunity. Bishop's mansion—the estate where he had lived before retreating to his underground facility—appeared to have been abandoned in the chaos. Leo's surveillance showed no security presence, no guards, nothing suggesting the location held any strategic value."Could be a trap," Carl warned when Jacob proposed a quick raid before the invasion began."Probably is a trap," Jacob agreed. "But if there is even a small chance Bishop left something valuable behind, we need to check. Leo, you said the third artifact was supposed to be in his mountain vault?""According to Marcus's testimony, yes. But we never confirmed that location actually exists. The underground facility was Bishop
Chapter 138: Final Intelligence
Artillery fire rained down on Seron's defensive positions with systematic precision. Argo's bombardment targeted the fortified buildings where resistance fighters had positioned themselves, transforming structures into death traps as shells crashed through walls and ceilings. The noise was overwhelming—a constant thunder that made communication nearly impossible without shouting.Jacob descended from the rooftop into the command center, guilt over sending Anna away warring with relief that she would survive what was coming. The first casualty reports were already arriving, and the numbers were worse than predicted. Argo's artillery was devastatingly effective, destroying defensive positions faster than fighters could relocate."Northern district reporting heavy casualties," Carl transmitted through the runner network. "Building collapse killed twelve fighters. Requesting permission to fall back to secondary positions.""Denied," Jacob replied, knowing the order might doom those fighte
Chapter 137: Forced Separation
Anna materialized in complete darkness, the teleportation spell depositing her in a location she did not recognize. She stumbled, disoriented from the mystical transportation, and fell to her knees on cold concrete. The golden energy that had surrounded her during transit faded, leaving her alone in what appeared to be some kind of underground chamber."Jacob!" she screamed, her voice echoing off unseen walls. "Jacob, bring me back!"No response came except the echo of her own desperate voice. Anna scrambled to her feet, hands outstretched in the darkness trying to find walls or doors. Her fingers found rough concrete on all sides—she was in a sealed room with no obvious exit.Rage replaced shock as Anna understood what Jacob had done. He had used mystical power to forcibly remove her from the battlefield, treating her like some helpless civilian who needed protection rather than the warrior she had become. The betrayal cut deeper than any physical wound."You had no right!" Anna shou
Chapter 136: Declaration of Love
Ten thousand Argo soldiers stretched across the horizon like a dark tide preparing to consume everything in its path. Jacob watched through binoculars as the army organized itself into assault formations, their discipline evident even at this distance. These were not conscripts or militia—they were professional warriors who had conquered territories before and would do so again today."Update defensive positions," Jacob ordered, forcing himself to sound confident despite the doom he felt. "All units prepare for contact. Fire on my command only."But the orders felt meaningless against such overwhelming force. Resistance fighters had maybe enough ammunition for sustained combat lasting a few hours. After that, they would be fighting with captured weapons and improvised explosives. Argo could simply advance until defenders ran out of bullets, then sweep through the city unopposed.Anna stood beside Jacob on the command center rooftop, watching the enemy army through her own binoculars.
Chapter 135: Dawn Approaches
The final hours before dawn passed with agonizing slowness. Jacob and Anna returned to the command center, joining the other leaders who would coordinate the defense. No one spoke much—everything that needed saying had been said during the planning sessions.At 0400 hours, the religious leaders arrived. Priests, imams, rabbis, and spiritual guides from every faith represented in Seron came to offer blessings to fighters who wanted them. Some defenders prayed fervently, seeking divine protection. Others refused, finding comfort in weapons and tactics rather than faith.Carl's Himulan warriors performed traditional ceremonies from their sect, rituals meant to honor those about to die in righteous combat. They spoke words in ancient languages that few still understood, but the meaning transcended translation—acceptance of mortality and commitment to fighting until the last breath.Roseline's criminals held their own ceremonies. Toasts to fallen comrades. Promises to watch each other's ba
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