"What? Abandon West Lucozia? That's like handing the throne to Julius!" Austin's expression turned grim.

"As long as we're alive, there's still a chance. We need to stay resilient. There are opportunities, and we must not lose hope," Lincon said with heartfelt sincerity.

"The throne is stolen, the military insignia is taken, and 50 thousand Black Dragon Army soldiers are all following Julius' orders. In this situation, where do we have a chance?" Tyrus shook his head.

If he had known it would come to this, he wouldn't have been so greedy by forming an alliance through marriage with the Rhys family. Now, he didn't gain any advantage and only managed to entangle himself in a difficult situation.

"I think Sir Blaze is right. We must prepare for the worst in case of unforeseen events." Eloise nodded.

Though reluctant to admit it, the current situation was highly unfavorable for them.

If the military insignia truly fell into Julius's hands, they would lose any chance of turning the t