Chapter 33

Preparing for battle

“I do not want any more jokes. Do you understand that, General Luft?” Lord Gua’s words were laden with ultimatum. He was facing the sea, with both his hands at his back. The outlines of Velvet city buildings could be seen in this very distance. The thirst of conquering Velvet was so extreme that he turned irrationally uptight recently.

“Yes, my Lord,” General Luft shivered a little, clearly alarmed by Gua’s resentment over the unforeseen embarrassment. Having to retreat the Anakin Birds under the threat of Velvet was an utter loss of face to them. Not to mention the losses caused by the mega explosions.

“Make sure you station more navies before they drop another drilling machine into the sea,” Gua warned.

“Yes, my Lord,” General Luft replied with his head bowed low.

Gua turned slowly to Spence Cartell, looked at him with his soulless eyes. “How are the new bots?”