Chapter 804 To Forget Means Death


    The room grew still, the kind of silence that pressed down like a weight.


    Rhett stood frozen for a moment, then let out a bitterugh.


    His eyes, worn and tired from years of hardship, burned now with a sharp, unyielding coldness.


    "A small man seeks power for his own gain, he said, his voice low.


    "A true man fights for something greater, driven by honor and faith.


    "The son of a richndowner who kills and destroys-be is beyond saving, Or that''s what you said.


    "But what about us? What about our people? The ones who oppress, who exploit? Should they get a free pass? That was the thing you asked. "What kind of logic is that?


    "A royal pardon is nothing but useless garbage!


    "The only thing that truly endures is a cause fought for the greater good!


    "I followed the Dragon Lord to im thisnd for one reason-to create a ce where all are equal.


    "Now youe here, talking to me about special privileges. If that''s supposed to be an insult, you did a mighty fine job.


    "I am a proud lord of Draconia, and I will never stoop to such dishonorable acts!"


    Rhett''s words echoed in the room, loud and heavy, like the toll of a bell.


    In the stillness that followed, every heart seemed to quiver.


    The sound, the feeling-it was something forgotten, something distant.


    If the old general, nearing the end of his years, hadn''t spoken with such raw emotion, no one would have remembered.


    Forgotten would be the soldiers who fought and died, one by one, in the heat of battle.


    They had left behind families, homes, and everything they knew-fighting for a future of justice, fairness, and equality for all.


    Not to protect the selfish whims of a few!


    But time changes everything.


    Those noble ideals, once strong and clear, have faded.


    Now, only a few fractured mountains stand against the storm.


    Do you remember the vows made during those dark, desperate days?


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    The room was filled with a quiet, sorrowful stillness. No one spoke.


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    It was the kind of silence that clung to the air, like the terror before a fall from a great height, the kind of silence that male hearts race,


    To forget was to fall into an irreversible abyss,


    Only by keeping one''s promises could one stand tall like a mountain, admired by all.


    Skr blinked, as if waking from a dizzying, distorted dream.


    He lifted his eyes to Lord Southmere, Lord Westeria Lord Northlorn, Lord Pittman, Lord Southville, Lord. Centara, and Lord Quintana-all pirs of Draconia. He swallowed hard. After a long pause, he finally spoke, his voice trembling, "My lord, I was your head of guards. I took two bullets for you. I''ve earned my ce through battle.


    "What I''m saying is, if our descendants make a mistake, I canpensate. Just forgive us this once, and I promise next time-


    "Enough!" Rhett''s voice thundered, cutting him off. "What''s money? You can''t take it with you when you


    die!


    "General Ramsey doesn''t wantpensation. He wants justice. He wants what''s right!


    "Skr, if that''s what you truly think, then you''re no better than andowner!


    The people who helped you get here didn''t do it so you could be another corruptndowner. They did it for fairness, for justice!


    "Now that you have some money and status, you think you can kill without consequence? That''s the logic of a thief!"


    Skr''s eyes shed with something dark. "My lord, if we follow your reasoning, then the Fioris-"


    Lord Southmere snorted. "The Fioris must all die. For the Dragon Lord''s sake!"


    Skr stumbled back, horror in his eyes. "My lord, you always talk about loyalty, about promises. Don''t you owe me a life in exchange for sparing the Fioris?"


    Rhett nodded slowly. "Skr, I once felt some pity for you, But now, our bond is over.


    "Don''t worry, I never owe anyone anything. If I promised you an exnation. Ell give it.


    "Mr. Josington!" Rhett held out his hand. "Give me the gun.


    As Mr. Josington ced the pistol into Lord Southmeres hand, Skr quickly drew his own gun and pointed it at Lord Southmere.


    Rhett fired two shots into his chest.


    At the same time, Skr''s bullet pierced Rhett''s heart.


    Rhett copsed, blood pouring from his chest.


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    The room froze. Silence, thick and absolute, filled the space."


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    The six lords rose from their seats, watching the fallen Lord Southmere, once a hero, now lying in a pool.


    of blood.


    Mr. Josington and the lords officers pulled out their own guns, all aiming at Skr.


    "Don''t move!" Skr shouted, his voice cutting through the tension. Within moments, thirty ruthless. assassins stormed in, guns aimed at everyone in the room.


    Rhett''s lips twisted into a bitter smile. "Skr, I''ve already given you what I owed you. I expect you to take responsibility, to stand up like a man. Don''t let our descendants curse us for what we''ve done."


    "No!" Skr shouted, his voice filled with fury. "My life is mine, not some fate''s to control! Just because you helped me once doesn''t mean I''ll let you drag me to my death!


    "What you gave me. I''ve already returned."


    Jayden''s voice was full of disgust. "Skr, you''re nothing but an animal!


    "You remember blocking two bullets for Rhett, but you''ve forgotten that he gave you a life, food, and half a lifetime of glory!


    "If it weren''t for him, you wouldn''t have been around to block those bullets. You''d be dead, hunted by thosendowners!


    "You ungrateful coward! I should kill you!"


    Skr let out augh, harsh and mocking. "Toote, my lord.


    "This vi is packed with explosives. I was going to take out Robin.


    "But since you''re all siding with him to take me down, I won''t stop there. I''ll blow you all to pieces.


    "When it''s all over, I''ll tell the higher-ups it was Robin''s doing.


    "Robin, my dear lords, what do you think I''ll do then?


    "I''ll be the new lord!" Hisughter filled the room.


    Before Skr''s words could even settle, a blur of motion swept past him, and Robin''s foot crashed into his shoulder.


    Skr fell hard to his knees, his legs shattering beneath him.


    Ah His scream echoed in the room.


    He turned, shouting at the bodyguards he''d hired, "Kill them all!"


    But the assassins didn''t move. They stood, emotionless, watching Skr''s suffering.


    "They won''t fire," Robin said, stepping down on Skr''s ankle.


    One by one, the assassins fell, blood spilling from their mouths as they died.


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    Four guards in blue rushed to Robin. "The bombs have been''disarmed!"


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    "General Hull, lead the Dragon Guards and destroy the Fioris, Robin ordered, his voice chilling as he stomped down, breaking Skr''s neck.


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