Facing His Own Heart

Erus Empire, Southeastern Province, Third Military Port

"Report, General! An urgent telegram from headquarters!"

"Read it!"

After the order was given, the air fell utterly silent. Red hash marks popped up on the forehead of the newly appointed commander of the Third Fleet.

"Didn't you hear my order?"

Feeling the commander's fury, the messenger hurriedly explained, "General, this... this is a classified order!"

"Hm?!"

The moment he looked up, the commander froze. A special emblem was reflected in his pupils.

"Slap!"

With lightning speed, the commander snatched the envelope from his subordinate's hands. He inspected it carefully several times before solemnly ordering, "Everyone, get out!"

"Yes!"

After the footsteps had completely faded away, the commander pressed the envelope to his chest and cautiously surveyed his surroundings.

"Bang!"

"Bang!"

After efficiently shutting the cabin door and portholes, the commander finally let out a breath of relief.

"Phew... it's finally safe!"

"I wonder what task His Majesty has assigned me?"

Filled with curiosity, the commander opened the envelope in his hand.

"So that's it!"

After learning the contents of the classified order, flames rose in the commander's palm and reduced the letter containing the secret to ashes.

"Someone!!!"

"Bang!"

Hearing the commander's summons, the staff officers and guards waiting outside immediately pushed the door open and entered.

"Commander!!!"

Looking at his neatly uniformed subordinates, the commander felt a surge of pride. Of course, he still remembered what needed to be done.

"Chief of Staff, pass down the order. The entire fleet sets sail!"

"Commander, what is our destination?"

"The waters outside Fiore. Tenrou Island!"

"Understood!"

After giving a crisp military salute, the chief of staff turned and left the captain's quarters. Soon after, the entire port sprang into activity.

Tenrou Island, coastal waters

"Happy, let's go!"

"Aye, sir!"

Watching the Dragon