The Duke's Passion

Chapter 804 Until then, they must fight together.

804 Until then, they must fight together.

As the warships from the Heart and Spade kingdoms came closer, the fires of cannons grew intense. Soldiers on both sides hoist their anchors, shooting it up to the upcoming naval ships to invade one another. The battle was so intense with no land surface for a fight, thus, conquering each other's ships was their only way to win such a battle. Even when the thousand elegant stars that were dominating the sky disappeared due to the layer of darkness that covered the sky, land, and even the sea, no one paid attention to it. Those who did were people who were capable enough to pause. For instance, Stefan. Stefan stood mightily on the desk, stopping the cannons from hitting the ship he was in. Despite the distance of other ships, some of his men jumped from the ship. Using their agility, they were able to reach the enemy ship, and the enemy had done the same. Some of them fell into the sea as they met halfway, and others landed successfully. Thanks to them, no one had reached Stefan's ship so far. "Hell's Gate," whispered Stefan, looking heavenward.

Unlike the surprise of others upon seeing the Hell's Gate, Stefan didn't show the slightest surprise. He had conspired with Zero in the past, and he was also aware of Zero's connection to the mainland. The reason Stefan was able to go into hiding when Samael overthrew Stefan's regime before the regression was because of that. "Foolish Quentin," he continued under his breath. "You knew the mainland wouldn't care whether you succeed or not. Yet you are continuing to unleash such dangerous powers they lent you."

Zero might be a genius and a powerful vampire. However, those on the mainland were cruel. Stefan couldn't judge, though. Zero would stop at nothing to attain what he wanted. He was just as selfish and greedy as those on the mainland. Stefan was aware that if Zero succeeded in his plans and defeated all of them, the mainland would come after him just like how the mainland came after all powerful vampires outside the mainland for their own twisted reason.

Those members of the Divine Order who didn't manage to regain their memories were moved by the king's action. Only the three of them weren't affected by his actions. Ramin, Charlotte, and Kristina looked at each other but didn't say a word. Charlotte cleared her throat, marching to the side that caught everyone's attention. No one stopped her from whatever she was planning, watching her take this spear lying on the side. She glanced at Stefan before she blew on the tip of the spear. "I am not fighting for you..." she said, peeling her gaze from Stefan to the ship far away. "... I am doing this because my master and madam were somewhere on the land of Spade, risking their lives. Not being able to assist them is the greatest insult to me. That is why..."

Her eyes glinted as they sharpened, throwing the spear with all her might. Everyone's gaze instinctively followed the spear she threw, and much to their surprise, their keen eyes saw it pierce through the person that came up behind Dominique. "You don't need to tell us or bow your head." Charlotte dusted her hands off, setting her eyes back on Stefan. "Until we reunite with them, we'll assist you. But if you were ever to betray them, we will make sure this ocean will be your grave, Your Majesty."

Stefan maintained his stoic expression, glancing at Ramin and Kristina, who shared the same fire in their eyes. "Do as you wished." Stefan nodded in agreement. "Until then, let's fight together."