Chapter 1195

However, Zeke was still unaware of Lacey’s pregnancy.

Upon hearing his wife’s words, he was a little confused. When did I give you a gift?

Zeke thought that Lacey was hinting at him to give her a big present on that day.

Thus, he decided that on her birthday, he would reveal his real identity of being the Great Marshal to Lacey.

This revelation can certainly be considered a big gift.

Over the next few days, Princess Lia sent three or four waves of emissaries to issue edicts to Zeke.

The purpose was to persuade Zeke to go to Atlantis to be the princess’s husband.

Besides the very attractive conditions that were offered, a generous amount of betrothal gift was sent as well.

However, Zeke would always reject the proposals and he would even throw out the betrothal gift in the presence of said emissaries.

Nevertheless, Lacey was jealous all the time and felt as if she had been terribly wronged.

She was fearful of losing Zeke.

There was nothing Zeke could do except to keep on coaxing and comforting her.

At the same time, he had also warned Princess Lia that any new emissaries would be killed without exception.

Time flew past.

In the blink of an eye, it was Lacey’s birthday.

It has been said that a child’s birthday was exchanged with the blood, sweat, and tears of a mother.

In order to commemorate the sacrifice of her biological mother whom she had never met, Lacey stayed at the residence of her biological mother the day before her birthday.

Hannah Lawson and Daniel Hinton were both there to accompany Lacey that night.

Early in the morning, Lacey called Zeke on the phone informing him to come early to the Thisleton Manor for the birthday celebration.

Naturally, Zeke agreed.

He went downstairs, got into his car, and was about to pick up his parents, Diego Williams and Faith Sullivan when his phone suddenly vibrated while giving off an alarm at the same time.

Zeke fished out his mobile phone and his face suddenly turned solemn.

The words ‘Monarch Order No. 1!’ can be seen flashing on the phone screen.

Zeke immediately turned the direction of the car and sped towards Glasbury.

After half an hour, Zeke arrived at the entrance of Glasbury.

Coincidentally, he ran into Ares at the entrance.

Ares was panting hard and he was drenched in sweat. Apparently, he too had received the ‘Monarch Order No. 1’ as well.

Ares asked, “Do you have any idea about why they would issue the ‘Monarch Order No. 1’?”

Zeke shook his head as he replied, “I’m not sure.”

“But seeing that the No. 1 monarch order would only be issued if there’s an emergency at the border or a national war starts, I would presume that the situation is serious.”

“Come on, let’s go in and have a look.”

Half an hour later, the two men came trudging out, their faces were solemn and stern.

Just now, the colonel had informed them that Pike of the Bloodsworth Syndicate had suddenly returned and was leading the Bloodsworth Syndicate to attack Eurasia’s border.

It seemed that Pike’s power had increased compared to what he had in those bygone days.

Every man, team, or squad that was sent against him had been vanquished and the Eurasia frontier defensive forces were utterly defeated with countless casualties.

Eurasia’s frontier borderline had thus been torn open at several points.

Putting the whole of Eurasia at severe risk.

Presently, Ares and Zeke were the only ones who can control the situation.

The Chief Colonel had requested that the two join forces to protect the southeast border and defeat the enemy.

Ares took a deep breath, gritted his teeth, and made an important decision.

“Zeke, you’ll stay back.”

“Even if I have to fight till my last breath, I’ll make sure to drag Pike down to hell with me.”

“That’s why you need to stay back, Lacey can’t live without you.”

Zeke shook his head, “No way.”

“Every citizen has the responsibility of protecting the country. How can I ignore Eurasia’s safety for personal reasons?”

“Besides, you may not be able to defeat Pike.”

“It’s better that you stay.”

“The chances of me terminating Pike is higher. Between the two of us, one must remain to take care of lacey.”

Ares sighed repeatedly, saying, “Don’t try to persuade me.”

“I should have died two years ago. The fact that I’m still breathing right now is already a bonus for me.”

“I would rather die on the battlefield than live out of it.”