The room was filled with sorrow.

"How could this happen..."

Some high-ranking members of the Battle Department clenched their fists. Pierce was their belief, and he was a god in the hearts of many. Although they knew Pierce would eventually die, they expected a sensational and glorious death, not this silent passing.

Ruth wiped away the tears on her face and said, "An order from King City was relayed after Master's passing.

"Lieutenant General Johnson has recently joined the Battle Departm