Chapter 421

421 Fake News

Jordin Charlie’s POV:

It was no exaggeration to say that General Aldrich’s role in the Spring Rain Pack could be said to be the cornerstone. Not to mention anything else, just the murderous army needed him as the leader.

Looking at the solemn-looking medical staff coming and going into the emergency room, my reaction was not to worry about General Aldrich’s safety but to immediately start thinking. How could he hide this matter? How could they stabilize an army that was about to lose its leader? How was he going to report this to the palace? How could they quietly detain all the personnel related to the delivery of goods?

“Ms. Charlies!” My assistant ran over in a hurry. “As General Aldrich did not attend the army’s night training inspection on time, and the army could not reach General Aldrich, they have sent someone to inquire about him!”

I did not doubt that the army would be the first to receive the news of my superior’s disappearance.

However, at this moment, looking at the panicking assistant, I couldn’t help but secretly judge whether she was trustworthy. She was born and raised in the Spring Rain Pack, or rather, she was born and raised in the past.

This was a hardworking and loyal girl. I didn’t doubt her credibility. However, she had family and friends, which meant she had a weakness. Anyone could use this to threaten her to do things.

Alright, I knew my current thoughts were very dark. Forgive me for casting a suspicious gaze at the entire world. All the pressure had suddenly shifted onto me. I had to constantly check if the people and things around me were trustworthy because I knew that enemies were lying in the ambush, looking for the slightest mistake.

But in the end, I chose to believe my assistant, a girl with the same name as my friend Emma. It was not just because of her job in the past but also because I had no one to use now. I had no choice.

“Tell the army that General Aldrich has suddenly received a top-secret mission from the palace and has immediately set off.” I clenched my fists and felt the sweat gradually drenching my palms. “From now on, all the power of the army will be temporarily taken over by the palace. Please ask them to complete all the daily work according to the usual practice. I will send the documents sent by the palace to the army later.”

Emma – or should I call her Lady Kira – obviously knew that there were no documents or top-secret missions from the palace, but she still immediately went to convey my message.

After she left, I turned around to face the anxious people who surrounded the emergency room. They were all part of the princess’ party, but that didn’t mean they were all loyal to Selma. Some of them were subordinates of His Majesty, the Lycan King. I could trust them without worry, but I was not sure if there were any spies from other forces among them, especially those ‘big families’ who were used to taking advantage of every opportunity. I was almost sure that there were their people among them.

“Ladies and gentlemen, as you can see, General Aldrich’s life and death are unknown, and we happen to be in an environment with internal and external troubles. We’re out in the open, the enemy is in the dark, and even evil cultists on the other side of the border are waiting to take a bite of the fat meat. Now, I ask everyone to calm down and unite to quickly maintain the stability of all aspects of the Spring Rain Pack. Don’t drag down the princess who is far away in the elven territory.

“No matter what General Aldrich’s condition is, we must keep the fact that he is poisoned and unconscious a secret. I think everyone knows how terrifying a time bomb an army without a leader is, no matter how strict its military discipline is. Once news of General Aldrich’s condition spreads, those who want to use the army to cause trouble will cause irreparable trouble. Everyone knows in their hearts.

“Next, I sincerely invite everyone to return to your posts and pretend that nothing has happened, as if you just left for a small meeting. Don’t reveal this information to the Spring Rain government yet. As I said earlier, General Aldrich is only on a top-secret emergency mission. The palace will take over everything in an orderly manner.”

Everyone’s expression was different. Some were heavy, while others were relieved. Everyone seemed to have found their backbone, but they also seemed to be breathless from the pressure about to come.

I couldn’t find anything suspicious.

Before everyone left, I said, “of course, I know some people may have unusual thoughts. The current situation may not be out of your expectations, and it will not stop all of your plans.

My voice was cold, even arrogant.

“But no matter what you’re thinking, I hope you remember not to mention the accident of the General. Even if this happened to the princess, the earth-shattering event to us is just a small ripple in the long river of the history of the werewolf pack. All the accidents will pass, and all the troubles will be solved. When the dust is settled, it will be someone’s turn to settle the score.

“A temporary success doesn’t mean anything. I hope you realize that everything you do leads you into the abyss.”