The Royal Family Takes the Field

"Mm, it was also about the refugees." Leon paused. "Speaking of which, you came out at just the right time. There's something I need to tell you."

"What is it?" Angel asked doubtfully.

"Didn't you say before that you could set up an illusion outside Gelu Town, so ordinary people would never be able to find it?" Leon looked at Angel. "I hope you'll truly set up such an illusion outside Gelu Town."

Angel studied him carefully and found Leon's expression grave, with no hint that he was joking.

Yet only a few days ago, Leon had thought his suggestion was a joke. Why was he suddenly asking him to set up an illusion now? Had something changed over the past few days?

Angel voiced his doubts.

Leon looked around. Only after confirming that no one else was nearby did he nod. "General Meng En died in battle on the North Oil Coast. The situation in Yamei Province is not looking good."

"General Meng En?" Angel froze. The image of a bearded middle-aged man abruptly flashed through his mind. "You don't mean Alan and his sister's father?"

Leon nodded. "That's right. Eaton Meng En. The army he led had been stationed in Yamei Province all along, which was why Yamei had remained peaceful. But according to Jordan's latest intelligence, he has now died on the front lines. With the army leaderless, its spiritual pillar has collapsed, and the signs of a rout have already appeared. It has been half a month since we received word of his death. I'm afraid the fighting at the front in Yamei Province has already..."

There was a trace of grief on Leon's face. Ever since they had formed friendly ties with the Mone Family through Morning Dew After Rain—and especially after Angel had become