Central Region Military Headquarters..
In the Central Region of Dauran country. There's a place that is respected and treated by the people as a sacred place. A place that withstand the invasion of the enemy and the symbol of the might of the Dauran country's military. They called it the Phalanx Fort. This is the Military Headquarters of Dauran's army. The people of Dauran country feels secured and protected because of this place but unbeknownst to them. This very place is shaken up because of a serious happenings outside the country and inside the country.
A bulky man in his forties wearing a lot of medals in his chest is walking to meet the elders. He has a grim expression on his face. He take a deep breath and knock.
"Come in"
He pushed the door and bow to the elders. One of the elder spoke "Oh it's you Andrei Tang the deputy military marshal, what brings you here?"
"Elders I have an urgent report" Andrei is sweating profusely and really tense.
"Calm down Andrei, how will you deliver the message clearly if you're this nervous" the fourth elder spoke
"Marshall Winston! Sorry sir but we are in a dangerous situation"
The fourth elder frowned 'if Andrei is nervous and tense then this must be a very serious situation'
"Speak"
The deputy military marshal continue and said "We just learned that the phantom has just entered our country just this morning and landed in a small city in the ore region!"
The four elders are stunned, the phantom who has the strength of Imperial Level Master is in their country. The famous phantom who founded the strongest military organization in the outer region the Calamity. Many people in the world didn't know the face of the phantom including the people of the Dauran country. Even the higher ups of the country didn't know his face. They feel complicated about the sudden news that the phantom are in their territory.
The Phantom and his Calamity openly and secretly helped the Dauran army to build, resist, and fight in the outer region. It could be said that without help of Calamity there will be no Dauran Military in the outer region.
"Why is he here? Do you know the reason?" The fourth elder Marshall asked.
"Yes sir! His fiance is in a small city in the ore region the Oracle City. He's planning to get married and settle down"
Once again the elder are stunned, the third elder named Matthew Reign laughs. "Actually I know that person"
The rest turn their heads and look at the third elder. "What do you mean Matthew?" The second elder Sinclair Newman asked.
"I know him and I saw his face before, he led the calamity and defeated the enemy. He assist us in the battle and rescued us and the other wounded soldiers. His mask was destroyed at that time. I saw his face, he is a citizen of our country" the third elder smiles as he reminiscing the past.
The revelation shocked and excited the people in the room. They didn't even dare to imagine that the infamous Phantom is a citizen of their country.
The first elder spoke and said "it is very pleasing, that our country has an amazing descendant"
The other elders nodded and a wide grin was formed from their lips. The fourth elder suddenly asked "if that kid will be married, I should come and congratulate him. Heh! I must also invite him to take over my position in the military"
The elders nodded in agreement. All of them are satisfied. If the Phantom take over the military of the country. They will can build a formidable army, and the future of the people living inside the country will flourish.
"Sir another report is some of the hidden force within the country began to emerge and planning to have a share in our resources"
The second elder exclaimed "Those bastards! I will head there myself and kill them!"
"You can't" the first elder calmly said.
"But first elder-"
"That's just a weak force, let Marshall and Andrei deal with them. You, Me, and Matthew have more important task to do. I can feel that we will face a big trouble this time. Many hidden forces are appearing one after another. We have to make an arrangements. Marshall led our army to take them out"
"Understood first elder!" All of them saluted and agree in unison.
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Bonna was preparing to go the auction but her father stopped her and told her that she will be accompanied by someone.
*Ding *Dong
Trisha who opened the door was surprised when she saw Josh. He smiled and greeted Trisha
"Goodmorning elder sister" his bright and innocent smile lift her mood up. She can't help but think that her brother-in-law is a kind person especially she saw him always with Bonna. She greets back and welcome him inside.
"So brother-in-law are here for Bonna?" She deeply stared at him.
He instantly knew that Trisha is observing him. He was about to answer when Bonna and her father walked down the stares.
"Oh Josh you are already here. Thank you for the pills, I feel like I can breakthrough now" William is smiling widely which confuses his family. Josh smilingly greeted him. Amelia is glaring at Josh, she's definitely unsatisfied with his son-in-law.
"So what are you doing here?" Amelia's cold voice sounded in the sala.
"Mom!" Both her daughter exclaimed.
William frown "Amelia what's wrong with you? Josh is our guest and our future son-in-law" his cold and icy glares send chills down to her spine.
Josh smiled and said "it's okay, auntie.. uncle called me here. He said he wants to ask a favor from me"
They all look at William. William face Josh with a serious and hopeful expression. "Well Josh as a matter of fact, I want to apologize to you. You should know that our family is facing strong enemies. The top 1 and and top 2 S rank families. The chances of us winning is very slim we might even die in this fight. Marrying Bonna right now is like signing a death sentence"
William knew that Josh is strong and having a strong man who can guard his daughter will put his mind at ease and it will be a huge boost to the combat prowess of their family. He also wants to see what's Josh real feelings towards his daughter. He is a father and wanted the best for his family that's why he wants to confirm if he can trust Josh or not.
"Josh are you really gonna marry my daughter despite our family is facing eradication?"
All of them look at Josh at the moment. 'will he back out or not? I'm sure he will back out' Amelia is expecting Josh to be a coward but Josh's answer shocked her.
"I will marry her, even if I have to face an entire army myself. I will gladly destroy a country as long as I can marry her. I will stay by her, side as long as I'm here no one can harm her" his words are full of sincerity and he excluded a heavy and powerful aura. His are words are hard to believe if any people said it they would just laugh about it but William's family believed it because of Josh's powerful aura. 'damn, this man is ready to kill for my daughter' Amelia's thoughts.
Bonna's heart trembled an her face is red. Her heart is beating loudly, all her worries was erased by that man's answer just now. William laughed and patted Josh in the shoulder.
"Very good, the reason I call you here is I want you to accompany Bonna for today, take care of her" his last words sounded serious.
He nodded and said "I will Uncle, I'll make sure she comes home safe"
"I'm gonna be late for the auction. Since dad wants you to accompany me let's go then"
They bid them farewell but before Josh and Bonna get inside the car William shout and said "I have one more thing to tell you Josh"
"Yes uncle?"
"Don't call me uncle, call me father!"
All them are dumbfounded by what William has said.
"Understood uncle!"
William frowned, seeing this Josh quickly said
"Understood father!"
William smiled at his future son-in-law.