Rising from the Ashes (Andrew) novel Chapter 3247

Elite forces like the Iron Cavalry were not about numbers but quality. What was outrageous was that among these 500 Iron Cavalry warriors, nearly a third were retired generals.

In the past, they might have been major generals or lieutenant generals in the military. However, after reaching a certain age, they retired and stepped aside, though their martial arts only grew stronger with time.

After that, Philip and the Divine Dragon Order secretly recalled them and arranged for them to train at overseas bases. Eventually, they forged another special operations squad that struck fear into nations worldwide.

This squad had no commander. From the moment it was established, it had only one deputy commander: Philip, the top leader of Holtrien Military.

The position of chief commander remained vacant, and everyone who knew understood who they were waiting for.

"Move out!"

With one command, all 500 squad members boarded their vehicles. However, they were not heading toward where Andrew and Pablo were fighting. Instead, they headed to Chetvine's border checkpoint, waiting for the main target to take the bait.

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From the south, Orson was charging north in a fury. His first line of resistance would be the Iron Cavalry interception unit.

At the top of Skytower, Guillermo pressed an earpiece against his ear.

"What did you say? The military has made its move? Good, understood. Continue to hold position. Everything proceeds according to plan."

Guillermo smiled, his expression vicious and eerie. "Fortunately, my third move is something no one can predict. Not even Philip, nor the people of the Divine Dragon Order, will ever figure it out. In the end, Andrew will still die.

"I may suffer heavy consequences because of this, and I might even be forced by all sides to step down from my position as the National Advisor. But by then, none of that will matter anymore.

"Is the war between the Eastern and Western continents not about to begin? In times of chaos, I'll thrive and rise with ease. The Hearst and Cavendish royal families, as well as the Eight Ancient Sects, will still need me as their spokesman."

Lorenzo gasped. Guillermo had never told him these secrets before. He had always considered himself clever and well versed in Holtrien's situation, yet he knew absolutely nothing about this.

Watching these great figures scheme against one another was truly terrifying. He thought that if he were caught in it himself and faced an opponent like Guillermo, he would probably be dead before he knew it.