Child of Destiny

While the matters within the virtual world were reaching their most exciting state, another wind was brewing in the real world.

Most of the younger generation were too focused on the grand finals of the United Cup with a few old men, who were capable of logging in the game or did not bother with the uncomfortable and heavy restrictions on their virtual avatar.

Did not bother about the secrets that they had within their body, not caring if some other party would learn them.

After the most recent announcement, these older generations had confirmed that the World Gaming Organization had most likely settled everything on their side and made sure that the almighty system of the game would tightly guard these so-called secrets.

They also knew that this system hid a secret of its own, which was not necessarily related to the gaming company itself. It was a secret to limit and restrain the people within the World Gaming Organization when it came to matters of the game.

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Inside Military Headquarters under the Springfield Family, Nathan was currently skimming through the reports piled up on his table when his subordinate suddenly knocked and somewhat interrupted his thoughts.

Seemingly having the idea who it was, Nathan lowered the pile that he was holding and closed the virtual screen projected not far from him.

He then turned at the door and said in a calm voice. “Come in.”

Not long after, his lieutenant suddenly entered and gave him a salute.

Nathan casually accepted and returned the salute before asking. “How are the preparations. Is everything ready?”

Lieutenant Steeves nodded his head somewhat nervously. “Sir, Yes, Sir! Everything is already set in motion. Everything about the first part of the operation is already going according to the plan.”

“We are only waiting for your orders and the other part of the plan before making our move, Commander,” he swiftly added.

He had been working under Nathan for quite some time already, yet he still could not help but feel immense pressure coming from the latter every time he saw this Commanding General.

This even became worse the more he got familiar with the commander. The same for his strength – the stronger he became, the more he became aware of the huge gap between them that seemingly did not shrink in the slightest. It might even be growing larger, the stronger he got.

In response to this, the pressure that he was getting from the latter was only growing heavier despite Nathan not actively releasing it.

Nathan slightly nodded. “That’s good. You can focus on this operation for now and forget about everything else. I have already made the arrangements ahead of time, so you don’t have to worry about the other duties that you have within the base for the time being.”

“Tell everyone that they can proceed according to plan without waiting for him. Let General Anderson take over the main fleet that is heading out, and tell General Boris and General Baria to always be on standby and not leave their respective post.”

“I will immediately pass your orders to them, Commander!” said Lieutenant Steeves before preparing to leave.

He was just about to leave the office when Nathan suddenly called him again.

“Ah! Before I forget! Tell Anderson that he can’t engage in any conflict with Sauron during this entire operation. Make sure that he keeps it in mind,” said Nathan with full solemnness.

‘Sauron? General Sauron Green from the Ghost Corps of the Green Family’s Mecha Army?’ Steeve paused for a moment when he realized who Nathan was implying before trying his best to recover himself.

He then nodded his head heavily. “I understand, Commander!”

Even though he was confused about why Nathan would mention someone from the Green Family, he knew better than anyone not to question the words of his superior.

A soldier’s job was to follow the orders of their superior.

He then gave Nathan another salute before leaving the office and closing the door behind him.

Nathan waited for a while before pressing one of the buttons on his table, projecting a call.

Not long after, the line immediately connected, showing the face of a fierce-looking man.

This man had a standard army cut, clean yet also intimidating. He had a huge scar at the corner of his right eye, which extended between his temple and chin.

His left eye seemed to be blinded, but it was implanted with a mechanical eye that had noticeable features, particularly the visible mechanical components around and on the side of the eye.

This person was also wearing a military uniform that was similar to Nathan’s but also showed noticeable differences and design.

The multiple pins on his left chest showed the number of achievements that this person had merited. There were also the medals on his right chest, which indicated the much bigger achievements.

The five-star badges on each of his shoulders indicated his high rank within the military.

“Medici,” said Nathan, seemingly greeting the other party.

At least, that’s what he was showing on the surface. But the cold tone in his voice seemed to be indicating something else.

“Hmph!” the other commanding general snorted, displaying his displeasure, but did not say that much.

These two were rivals in a lot of things, making them hate each other’s guts. If not for their elders telling them to work together for this upcoming operation, they would never have agreed to this idea.

They might hate each other’s guts, but they also silently acknowledge the strength and abilities of the other party.

After being silent for quite a while, Nathan finally opened his mouth and started the conversation. “Everything is already in motion on our side. You can now start making your move on yours.”

Medici Green kept his silence for quite a while before finally opening his mouth. “I don’t know how your father has convinced my uncle, but I must warn you that this may not work that well.”

“You should know our close ties with the Sun-Moon Continent and their connection with the Silver Wing Continent. This will set huge waves on the current ‘peace’ that we are experiencing.”

Nathan snorted when he heard the word ‘peace’ from the other party, especially when both of them were fully aware of what truly lay underneath the mask that the world was wearing.

After the brief pause, Nathan suddenly smirked. “The elders had their plans and thoughts, so there is no need to be concerned about it.”

“All we have to do is follow their lead, and they will take care of the rest. The tallest men will always hold the sky first when it crumbles,” he added with full solemnness.

Medici went silent for another time before nodding his head. “I understand. But you must warn your men not to engage in any conflict with our side when the time comes. Things will be difficult once it happens.”

“You don’t have to remind me of this. I have already made my preparations,” snorted Nathan.

“See you on the battlefield,” said Medici before ending the call, without even waiting for Nathan to say anything else.

Nathan shook his head when he heard that before closing the projected screen.

They had always been saying those words to each other whenever there were some conflicts between their sides. But the meaning this time was a bit different since they would be working on the same side on this operation.

Not long after, Nathan received a message from one of his men, informing him about another matter.

Skimming through the contents of the message, he went silent for another time before sighing helplessly. He closed the projected screen before turning his head outside the window.

He looked at the clear blue sky before mumbling to himself. “Is it that time already?”

“I guess all the preparations that you have done up until now will be bearing fruit sooner or later,” he added, seemingly talking to someone else.

He recalled that time when Adam had told them about his plans before using his forbidden technique on all of them.

Using the highest level of the Dream Heart Sutra to erase all their memories, saving them from the curse of that place, further adding to the ‘crimes’ that he already had.

He then became the most notorious fugitive, constantly pursued by the World Government and other organizations, who sought to uncover the secrets he carried.

They first painted him as some sort of evil, before slowly erasing his name from the river of history in a short time.

The achievements that he had engraved in history might be short, but all of them far surpassed what everyone, including those legendary figures and old monsters that were already hiding in some places as a form of retirement.

Nathan sighed helplessly for another time before turning his head and casting his gaze on a certain corner of the office where a certain helmet was located.

A nostalgic feeling quickly overwhelmed him as he reminisced about those memories. With a sad and helpless sigh, he smiled bitterly before mumbling to himself. “You promise that we will naturally recover our memories once we have achieved sufficient strength to nullify its effects.”

“Just how much strength do we need to have to carry before we can share that burden?”

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