Chapter - 5302

Charlie pondered over the possible scenarios. The Warriors Den's premises must have been sealed off by now, and one of the four marshals was already out investigating the Blackwater Company. The other two were likely on the hunt for Maria and the ring she had given to Charlie. Despite this, Charlie breathed a sigh of relief knowing that his grandparents' safety would be better protected.

He turned to Wesley and inquired, "Have all the soldiers chosen for the training in Aurous Hill departed?"

Wesley replied, "Yes, Mr. Wade. The Dragon Temple has handpicked nearly a hundred soldiers, and they've already set out in batches. To avoid drawing attention, they're flying to major cities in China and neighboring countries before transferring to Aurous Hill. They're due to arrive one by one starting tonight."

Charlie nodded thoughtfully and asked, "Are they all completely trustworthy?"

Wesley reassured Charlie with conviction. "Mr. Wade, rest assured that these soldiers have been meticulously screened and assessed to ensure they're not only strong and talented, but also fiercely loyal to Dragon Temple."

Charlie probed further. "What level of strength can we expect from these soldiers?"

Wesley answered, "The most powerful among them are the two commanders of Dragon Temple, Calum Edwards and Apollo Wainwright. They had the pleasure of drinking your celebratory wine in Mexico and are now both in the late stage of the six-star warriors. They're only one step away from becoming seven-star warriors."

He paused briefly before continuing. "Aside from them, the remaining Dragon Temple soldiers consist of many five-star generals and over a dozen four-star and three-star warriors. They're all top-tier assets of Dragon Temple in terms of martial prowess."

Charlie nodded, impressed by what Wesley had just revealed. These soldiers were undoubtedly the cream of the crop. With proper training, their strength would skyrocket and Dragon Temple's martial might would leap forward significantly.

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At the top courtyard of Zilian Villa, Maria focused intently on her landscape painting. With the majority of it complete, she began to meticulously paint a lush tree by the edge of a tranquil lake nestled amidst the mountains. Once the tree was finished, she picked up a fine brush and began outlining the figure of a person beneath it.

Suddenly, there was a knock on the courtyard gate, interrupting Maria's concentration. Mr. Cross, her trusted guard, spoke respectfully from the other side, "Miss, I have important news to report!"

Maria furrowed her brow and put down her brush, walking outside to greet him. "What is it?" she asked coolly.

Mr. Cross rushed into the courtyard, his face tense. "Miss, I just received word that Jarvis Delgado, one of the Warriors Den marshals, was killed in Cyprus!"

Maria's eyes widened in shock. "What?! Jarvis is dead? Who could have done it?"

"It's unclear," Mr. Cross replied, bowing deeply. "But the British Lord has already informed all middle and senior personnel. Jarvis was taken out by a close-in anti-aircraft gun, and the entire garrison in Cyprus has been wiped out!"