CHAPTER 26As soon as the general woke from his dream, he went to find Milorth.
“What does that look mean, pathetic mortal?”
“It means that things are getting critical in the Land of the Phoenix. It means I’m calling on the immortals to invade.”
Milorth blanched. “Invade?” Then he set his jaw. “I’m not inva—”
“Let me put this another way: the princess is calling on our alliance to overthrow her father, so we need to support her.”
“You could have just said that.”
The general let out an exasperated breath. “I guess I could have, but the undeniable truth is that we have to invade the Land of the Phoenix to assist her.”
Milorth eyed him. “So, that’s why she was here?”
“Yes.”
“Well then. I’m ready to leave when you are.”
“I need to consult the queen and let her know of our plans.”
“I’
