"The *Echo* specifically requested you come alone! If he sees Miss Clara, he will kill her!" Xander warned.
"He won't lay a hand on her," Ethan hissed. "He won't get the chance."
"But, Sir, this city... we must secure the city first," Xander tried to argue.
"No. They deliberately caused chaos in the city to divide my focus. I won't fall into that trap," Ethan answered. "I'm going to the final gate. And I'm going to end it there."
"Yes, Sir," Xander replied, his voice now filled with obedience.
"And one more thing, Xander," Ethan continued. "Contact every Sovereign across the world who is still loyal to me. Tell them. I am coming. With my full power. They must be ready for total war."
Xander gasped. "You want to declare total war, Sir?"
Ethan looked at the silver pendant in his hand,
