He had never deigned to do such a thing. In his eyes, Fernando had always been nothing more than a clown, except this clown was particularly pathetic—even his own boss had cuckolded him.
Looking at Lu Yang's expression, Fernando could guess what Lu Yang was thinking. He had once considered how he would show off when he met Lu Yang, but he had never expected things to end like this.
Gritting his teeth, he turned into a streak of black light and returned to reality. Looking at the dozens of players beside him, he said, "Order everyone to retreat. We're returning to Eagle City."
"Going back?" his deputy asked with a snicker. "Boss, since when have you become so generous? Letting the Iron Blood Brotherhood off like this isn't your style."
The others burst into laughter.
Fernando's face remained expressionless as he said coldly, "Order the entire army to retreat. Everyone, gather with me at Eagle Stronghold. Players at Legion Commander rank and above, log out. We're holding a meeting in real life."
Everyone was stunned.
"Boss, did something happen?" someone asked.
Fernando snapped, "I've had enough. Starting today, I am no longer Alfonso's subordinate. I am formally declaring war on him."
"Declaring war?" Everyone was bewildered.
Fernando said, "Log out. We'll discuss this offline. You are all my closest brothers, and I know you won't betray me."
The confusion lasted less than a second before everyone showed resolute expressions.
"Of course not. How could we ever do something like that?"
"Whoever you tell us to fight, Boss, we'll fight!"
"Damn right. I've been sick of Alfonso for a long time. Perfect chance to beat him up."
The dozens of people quickly issued orders, and the several hundred players responsible for that day's attack left Heaven River Stronghold and