Mage Veigar

Chapter 612
I didn't even bother to say hello.

Eskar took a military airship to the Imperial Immortal City overnight.

Since it was a combat-type war airship with a very fast flying speed, Eskar arrived at the imperial capital in the evening of the next day, and after washing and resting, he went to the military headquarters.

"Please come in."

At the call of the messenger, Eskar met with the head of the empire.

As soon as he entered the office, Eskar noticed that Lieutenant General Kafyn Dahlberg was standing next to the head of state. However, they just looked at each other and then separated immediately. He reported to the head of state: "Your Excellency, I have something important to report."

"Oh? Tell me, General Kafuin is not an outsider."

The head of state smiled and motioned for Eskar to continue. He still had a good impression of Eskar, who had recently won a great victory over the Holy Dragon Army and was deliberately packaged as a savior and hero by the Empire. After all, he had been optimistic about Eskar.

"Then I will speak frankly."

Eskar glanced at Kafyn Dahlberg again.

He knew a little about this new favorite of the head of state. It was said that he was nicknamed the Indestructible Formation and had made great contributions in the battle against the Freedom Alliance with his unique defensive tactics. As a result, he was promoted to lieutenant general and even took over his position, becoming the head of state's most favored general.

So for Eskar.

Kafyn Dalberg was a general whom he envied very much. Of course, he only envied his opportunity, because he heard that the Führer was ready to recommend him for promotion to general, and he, who had been promoted to lieutenant general before him, was still a lieutenant general now.

"Cough cough..."

The leader coughed twice, signaling Eskar to make his report as soon as possible.

"Sorry, I was distracted."

Eskar sorted out his words, and then said something that made the head of state think he had misheard -

"I would like to formally submit my resignation to you."

puff!
A mouthful of water spit out from the Führer's mouth. It was the first time he lost his composure like this.

He looked at Eskar in disbelief and said, "General Eskar, are you sure you are not kidding?"

No wonder the Führer made such a fuss.

Now Eskar has been packaged as a national hero and savior, and all the credit for saving the empire lies on him alone. The three powers have also decided to officially promote Eskar to the rank of Imperial General after Vega is eliminated.

Now is the period of Eskar's career advancement.

If he resigned at this time, then his promotion to general would naturally be in vain. For every general, five-star general is their ultimate goal and the highest honor.

Even to run for the next head of state, one needs the rank of five-star general.

So the Führer and Kafyn Dalberg were both extremely shocked and instinctively thought that Eskar was joking.

"I am not joking."

Eskar knew he had to give an explanation, so he said half-truthfully: "I'm sure Your Excellency the Führer knows the real situation of the Battle of War City. It was Vega Saint Laurent who won the war and awakened me when I was lost. That's why the Imperial Army confronted the Holy Dragon Kingdom's Flying Dragon Legion head-on. Vega Saint Laurent was very kind to me, and I really couldn't do anything to him."

"General Eskar!"

The head of state slammed the table and said, “When it comes to personal matters, please remember that you are a lieutenant general of the empire. Not only should the enemy be Vega of that dynasty, but even if it is your parents, you must sacrifice them for the greater good. If you cannot do this, let alone being a lieutenant general, you are not even qualified to be an ordinary soldier.”

"I understand." Eskar explained, "It is precisely because I understand that I am no longer qualified to be a soldier that I submitted my resignation to the Führer. Let me retire with my final victory. I am...really tired."

There was fatigue in Eskar's eyes.

This was not a disguise, but after experiencing countless failures, he was indeed exhausted.

"Have you decided? If you regret it, it's not too late now."

"Your Excellency, I have made up my mind."

Looking at Eskar's serious gaze, the head of the empire finally sighed.

He waved his hand towards Eskar and said, "I have approved your resignation application. Go to the grave with your last glory. The empire does not need a general who is afraid of failure."

"Thank you, Your Excellency."

Eskar saluted the Führer solemnly.

Although the leader said that he would not give him any face, he was wrong first, so Eskar could not say anything. After all, the leader spent so much effort to train him, but at the critical moment he actually backed down. Anyone would be angry.

"General Kafuin."

"The subordinate is here."

As if to motivate Eskar, the head of state said in a resounding voice: "You will take over the position of former Lieutenant General Eskar and be in charge of the war on the War City front. When you return victorious, I will personally award you the rank of General!"

"Thank you for your cultivation, Your Excellency the Head of State."

Kafin Dalberg looked at the Führer excitedly, he had not expected that such a huge pie would fall on his head. Now everyone knew that his old rival Vega had become a trapped turtle, and the reinforcements from the Holy Dragon Kingdom were on the way. It would be a waste of military merit, but Eskar in front of him gave up.

What should I say?

Kafyn Dahlberg said nothing, he looked at Eskar with pity.

But this time when their eyes met, Kafuin actually saw the same look in Eskarkar's eyes. The name of that look was also called - pity.

Why should we have mercy on him?
An illusion must be an illusion.

Kaf watched Eskar leave the Führer's office, thinking that he might have misread that look. At the same time, he was looking forward to the upcoming war. As for the oath he made to Vega, "If we meet again, I will stay away from you"?

To hell with it!

However, what Kafyn Dahlberg didn't know was that the look Eskar gave him was not an illusion.

Because despite his reminder, Vega still stayed outside the City of War and did not retreat. Wasn't that clearly telling Eskar that Vega was 100% determined to win the next war?

You don’t have to believe other boasts.

But when Vega, who had won every battle and brought the dynasty to new heights, said this, did he dare not believe it?
Of course I don't dare.

Therefore, the next war will be up to whoever wants to fight. He won't dare to continue commanding even if he is killed. He doesn't intend to suffer a defeat and destroy his glory just after being portrayed as a hero.

Retreat while the going is good.

This was the choice Eskar made, and it was also to repay Vega's kindness.

(End of this chapter)