In the corridor, Silad approached with murderous intent, several War Emperors and a dozen or so War Kings following behind him.
However, the War Kings stationed there by Purple Wing blocked their way.
One of the War Kings said sternly,
"Commander, I'm sorry, but our orders came from the Purple Winged Blade Emperor. The War Emperors are holding a critical meeting. No one may disturb them until it ends. Please don't make things difficult for us!"
Silad's face filled with anger. Flash Thunder stepped forward and shouted fiercely, "Insolence! This is Commander-in-Chief Silad, the fortress's supreme commander! How dare you block his way? This is mutiny!"
"Sorry, but without Lord Purple Wing's orders, we cannot step aside!" The War Kings shook their heads, their expressions stern and their hands resting on their sword hilts. Behind them, the soldiers also placed their hands on their weapons.
The atmosphere instantly grew heavy, like a powder keg ready to explode.
Silad's expression shifted. Flash Thunder leaned close and whispered, "We can't force our way in ourselves. Have the War Emperors act. We can't let them reach an agreement, or we really will be in serious trouble!"
Silad's brows lifted slightly. His hand also moved to the weapon at his waist, and his gaze turned dangerous.
Behind him, the War Emperors and War Kings grew tense as well. Some reached for their swords, while others hesitated, including several War Emperors. In the end, however, they all gripped their weapons.
For a moment, the entire corridor became unbearably tense, like a volcano poised to erupt.
Sweat beaded on the foreheads of the dozen or so War Kings on the Purple Winged Blade Emperor's side. If fighting broke out, they would never be able to stop the four War Emperors facing them.
Click!
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