Chapter 40: [Operation]
Kael raised an eyebrow.
She said, "If you want that Divine General," she said, voice low and serious,
"Then tonight is the best chance."
He stood motionless, the weight of his order pressing heavily on him.
He had begged Yue to search beneath the house, to find the Divine General—alive, if possible. Now, as she spoke quietly, her voice barely above a whisper, the urgency was clear.
"Tonight is the best chance to meet him," she said.
He looked at her, searching her face. "So... he is alive?"
Yue nodded slowly, her body trembling.
"His torture was... worse than I imagined. Even I couldn’t watch."
He swallowed hard, steeling himself.
Suddenly, Selene appeared at the doorway, her tone urgent but controlled.