Garius glanced at Alf on his right side before looking back at Javier.

"Patience is not the absence of action, but the timing of it. Strike too soon, and you miss your mark. Strike too late, and the opportunity is lost. You have the tools, the mind, and the will. Now you must learn to wait for the right moment."

He clasped both his hand and lean forward.

"Remember, Javier. The greatest warriors are not those who act on impulse, but those who harness their fury into strategy. Let your anger fuel your resolve, not cloud your judgment. We will bring them to justice, but we will do it with clarity, not chaos."

"Yes, Esteemed Father." Javier exhaled and bowed deeply, his posture respectful.

"I know you want to finish these scumbags, but trust me, Javier," Garius said, his tone calm but firm. "If we kill them now, we risk exposing our hand. It will ruin our entire plan. It will make the enemy aware that they are being watched, that they are being targeted. They will become wary and change their strategy, making it harder for us to strike decisively later."

"I understand, Father. I will restrain myself and focus on the mission."

"Mm... Good." Garius glanced at Liana, who stood quietly by the door, and spoke in a low voice. "I assume she wants to join you?"

"Ah..." Javier averted Garius’s eyes with a sheepish smile. "About that... errr..."

Garius shook his head and leaned back, his right eye glowing faintly before he clasped his hands together. "I will discuss it with your mother and Mylezra and see if we can arrange a role for her to ensure your plan proceeds smoothly. We cannot afford any missteps."

"Thank you, Esteemed Father."

"Mm... Now, go and inform your other future wives about this."

"Yes, Esteemed Father." Javier bowed, taking three steps back before turning toward the door.

Just as he was about to leave, Garius called out.

"Javier?"

Javier paused and turned back. "Yes, Esteemed Father?"

Garius leaned forward, resting his elbows on the table, both hands clasped together, his lips pressed against his knuckles.

"I’m interested in your two new motion-controlled knights, especially the Golden one and the Silver one."

Javier grinned, rubbing the back of his head. "Ehehe... thanks."

Garius’s gaze sharpened. "I want you to hand them over to me. Both knights, the controllers, and all related equipment."

"Oh... sure, Father." Javier snapped his fingers, and both knights materialized beside him, along with the controllers. "Umm... but what for?"

Garius smirked before leaning back in his chair, his expression unreadable. "You don’t need to know for now. Besides, you know I never ask for anything without reason."

Javier nodded. "If you say so, Father."

"And I also need full access to the Sky Eyes weaponry system."

Javier tilted his head, a flicker of curiosity in his eyes.

I wonder what Father is going to use that for?

He already had access to it back at Mathrias Estate, but I never knew what he used it for.

Well... whatever. Knowing Father, I’m sure he has something planned.

And that’s not my business to question. I know Father isn’t the type to take something like this and misuse it, especially when it comes to protecting Armand.

"Yes, Father." Javier snapped his fingers, and a portable mana computer materialized on Garius’s table.

"Mm. You may leave now. And when I call you back later," Garius said, his tone measured, "after I’ve discussed this plan with Francesca and Mylezra, you will return here with Liana."

"Understood, Esteemed Father." Javier bowed once more before turning and walking toward the door, Liana following gracefully behind him.

After the door clicked shut, a heavy silence settled in the room.

Garius leaned back in his chair, his right eye glowing faintly as he clasped his hands together. His expression shifted, growing colder and more serious.

"Alf?"

"Yes, Your Majesty." Alf stepped forward, placing his palm over his left chest and bowing.

"Tell every Armand soldier, guard, and all our units to be on high alert." Garius’s voice dropped, sharp and commanding. "Make sure the mana signature detection systems are fully active. I want every watchtower guard to wear those special glasses my youngest son built to detect different mana signatures. Any unfamiliar or foreign mana signature, regardless of appearance or behavior, is to be reported immediately."

His right eye glowed brighter, a cold fury simmering beneath his calm exterior.

"Anyone who spots them is authorized to engage immediately, shoot to kill. I will not allow a single one of those bastards or their people to step close to our border, let alone enter Armand. Inform the sniper units they have my full permission."

He paused, his voice dropping to a deadly whisper.

"To kill. And to go all out."

Alf chuckled softly, a knowing smile on his lips.

"I’m sure Prince Javier has already activated the defensive systems, Your Majesty. The mana cannons, the anti-air mana guns, and the radar system are all fully operational. If those bastards come within range of the radar, his battle drones, mana missiles, and everything else will automatically shift into full attack and defense mode. They won’t even get close to the border before they’re obliterated."

"Mm... I know," Garius said, his expression thoughtful. "Knowing how my youngest son is, he hates those kinds of people more than anyone. The cruelty, the arrogance, the disregard for life... he won’t let them get away."

"Don’t worry, Your Majesty." Alf’s smirk turned cold, his voice dropping to a deadly whisper. "If they come here, and if you allow me, I will personally finish them. I despise those kinds of people so much that I wouldn’t even allow them to step on Armand or Arjam soil."

"Mm... I know, Alf." Garius leaned back, his expression thoughtful. "I’m sure once this information reaches Hesbeirn, he will be excited to hunt and kill those bastards himself."

Garius exhaled and glanced at Erinette, who stood gracefully in her maid dress, adjusting her glasses.

"Erinette?"

"Yes, Your Majesty?"

"Please tell your little brother not to go hunting for them on his own. I need him to focus on securing Armand and Arjam, not leaving his post." Garius paused, a faint smile tugging at his lips. "Knowing Hesbeirn, he’d be too eager to hunt them himself. But I need him to stay."

Erinette smiled faintly, her voice calm and assured. "Understood, Your Majesty. I will make sure my brother listens."

( End Of Chapter )