25. The Coming War

John thought for a moment after listening to Billy's proposal, then shook his head from side to side. "No, Billy. We don't want to get involved in this war. We have our own matters to deal with."

Billy took a deep breath and patiently tried to convince John. "John, I understand. But this isn't just your problem. Victoria isn't only a threat to the Cullen family; she's a danger to innocent people as well. If we don't stop her attack, many innocent lives will be lost."

John continued shaking his head stubbornly. "This is not our war, Billy. We are already dealing with enough problems."

Billy cast a brief glance at his son before turning back to John. "John, I know it's not easy. But we are facing a stronger enemy than you think. Victoria may be targeting the Cullens, but her ambition makes her even more dangerous. If we don't stop her now, she'll become a major threat to both vampires and humans."

Axel noticed how serious Billy was and turned to John. "John, there is some truth in what Billy is saying. This isn't just a matter concerning the Cullen family. Our own safety could be at risk as well. Creating an army of vampires means—"

John thought for a moment but still wasn't convinced. "But what about our own matters? We have families to protect as well."

Billy took a step closer and looked straight into John's eyes. "John, if we can't stop Victoria, our families will be in danger too. We must act together to protect both our kind and innocent people. If we work together, we'll be stronger."

Billy smiled and extended his hand to John.

When John refused to shake Billy's hand, Billy's face immediately fell. This unexpected reaction made him pause for a moment. John gathered himself and spoke.

"Look, Billy," John said firmly, "our priorities here are different. Getting involved in this war could make our current situation even more complicated. We have to protect our families."

Billy lowered his head slightly, trying to hide his disappointment. His son stepped a little closer to support him, placing a hand on his shoulder. Billy looked back at John with a determined yet calm smile.

"I understand, John," Billy said in a steady voice. "But I just want you to consider this: if we don't win this war, it won't just be the Cullen family who suffers. Many innocent lives will be at risk. We need to stand together to save them."

As Axel watched the exchange, he saw how determined Billy was. Deep down, he hoped John would accept this responsibility.

John took a deep breath and looked into Billy's eyes. "If, as you say, innocent lives are in danger, then we can't ignore this."

Billy's face brightened again, his smile growing. "Thank you, John. Together, we can win this war."

After Billy and Jacob left, the night continued in silence and peace. The group began discussing Billy's news and proposal among themselves.

"We have to stop that crazy woman. If the number of vampires continues to increase unchecked, we'll draw too much attention, and we won't be able to live as peacefully as we do now." John placed his wine glass on the table and locked eyes with Axel, curious about his response.

Axel met John's serious gaze and began speaking. "Yes, John. We should consider what Billy said. Victoria is an uncontrolled threat. If we don't put an end to this now, the consequences could be disastrous for us as well."

Felix nodded thoughtfully. "Besides, Billy's proposal is important not just for us but for innocent people as well."

Maxwell expressed his thoughts. "Working together seems like the best way to keep this situation under control."

John took a deep breath after listening to them. "Alright, then. We accept Billy's offer for an alliance."

Felix leaned back in his chair and looked up at the ceiling. "Why are we working with them? With Axel around, we could easily handle this matter on our own."

Felix leaned back in his chair and looked up at the ceiling. "Why are we working with them? With Axel around, we could easily handle this matter on our own."

Axel remained silent, lost in thought. Maxwell, agreeing with Felix, said, "Yes, Felix. Getting their help might be a smart move, but we don't have to completely rely on them."

Felix nodded and turned to Axel. "You're right, Maxwell. We're already a strong team. Do we really need their help to stop Victoria?"

John listened to their conversation in silence. Maxwell continued, "Working together might be our best option. But if things go south, we can still act on our own."

Axel remained deep in thought, keeping his silence. Maxwell, noticing Axel's quietness, leaned toward him. "Axel, what do you think? Do you believe this alliance makes sense?"

Axel took a deep breath and finally spoke. "If we want to protect innocent people and stop Victoria, we need to be as strong as possible. Working with them could increase our strength."

Axel took a deep breath and finally spoke. "If we want to protect innocent people and stop Victoria, we need to be as strong as possible. Working with them could increase our strength."

Hearing Axel's words, Felix furrowed his brows and responded. "Axel, do you really think this alliance makes sense? Can we truly trust them? Are they trying to do something good, or are they just using us because they can't deal with the threats in their own territory? Are we really too weak to handle this on our own?"

John shot a sharp look at Felix and spoke angrily. "Felix, you're being completely irrational. Never underestimate your enemy. Our goal isn't just to win the battle; it's to eliminate them completely. If any of them escape, we'll have a much bigger problem later. Accepting Billy and Jacob's help doesn't make us weak. It shows that we are acting wisely and strategically. Remember, this alliance cannot harm us."

After listening to John's words, Felix let out a deep sigh and fell silent. John's logical explanation had convinced him.

Maxwell nodded in agreement with John. "John is right, Felix. This alliance might be risky, but it's the right step. Together, we'll be stronger and will have a better chance of stopping Victoria."

Seeing that Felix was convinced, John nodded in approval. "We all have an important role in this war. Everyone must do their part and act together."

Throughout the night, the team continued refining their strategies and discussing their plans in detail. Everyone was doing their best to be fully prepared for the upcoming battle.

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