Chapter 63. A Battle Beyond Revenge
After Bernard finished laying out the plan, Beta Gilbert stepped forward, his face calm as always. He looked around at everyone in the room before speaking with firm resolve.
"Today is far greater than what any of you might imagine," he began. "It’s a battle against a man who craves power at all costs—not for the good of others, but to create chaos and destruction."
The room fell into a deeper silence as he continued, his voice gaining strength.
"I promise each and every one of you that today’s battle will be remembered in the history books. And before we step out there—congratulations in advance on our victory!" His eyes gleamed with courage, and his voice was filled with conviction.
The room erupted into cheers. Joyful shouts echoed across the safe house, energizing every soldier and guard present. The heavy atmosphere lifted slightly, replaced by a shared spirit of determination and confidence.
Bernard raised his voice above the cheering, adding, "Let us march forward and show them that we are not a force to mess with! The seat of power will remain ours—now and forever!"
His words only fueled the excitement. The men and women around Maria were buzzing with adrenaline, their voices rising in unison.
Maria sat back, watching it all unfold. Luna Victoria wore a faint smile—a rare one that only showed up when she was genuinely pleased.
But Maria remained still, her mind far from the noise.
She was lost in her own thoughts, the only thing on her mind being Elijah Simons—and how to end him.
Her heart beat heavily with rage and pain. The images of her parents’ death haunted her endlessly. She couldn’t wait to see Elijah fall, to see his head roll.