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"Benjamin?" Wilson looked at Jack, puzzled.
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"You mean the former Deputy Director of the Draconia Central Inspection Office, now the President of the Draconia Go Association, Benjamin?
"He's the top figure in the Go community across Southeast Auriential
Does Mr. Shorts know more about what happened back then?
Jack exhaled deeply, nodding. "Possibly. But I'm only speculating.
"After the Dragon Manor massacre, Benjamin left the Central Inspection Office. His departure was unusual.
"That same year, the Palace Master of the Dragon Palace, known as the Dragon Slayer, was being held in Mount Valurian Dragonhold.
"Benjamin, along with two wardens, was responsible for overseeing the case.
"But on the night of the massacre, the Dragon Slayer mysteriously vanished from Dragonhold.
"According to Benjamin's statement, by the time he arrived at Dragonhold, the two wardens were dead at the scene. It was said to be gruesome." Jack paused, refraining from describing the bodies that had turned to shriveled husks.
"The two wardens who accompanied Benjamin to Dragonhold died that same night after returning.
"Dragonhold's cells are made from the sturdiest materials; even a mosquito wouldn't make it out..
"The prison's locks are secured with the highest-level acoustic code, a password system that's impossible to
crack.
"And yet, there were no signs of the lock being tampered with, no indication of forced entry.
"Somehow, the Dragon Lord inside had vanished without a trace.
"For the past 20 years, there hasn't been a single clue."
Wilson frowned deeply, murmuring, "I can't shake the feeling that Master is still somewhere near us... He must still be alive.""
Jack nodded, resolute. I've always believed that as long as the Dragon Lord's injustice and the massacre remain unresolved, he would never leave us.
"I'm sure that someday he'll come back, stronger than ever,"
At this, Jack's eyes glistened. "But it's been 20 years. Why hasn't there been a single lead?
"Of the Twelve Great Warriors of Dragon Soul, I'm the only one left, holding on. The others lost hope long ago and retreated into obscurity. Will there ever be a reunion?" Wilson shook his head bitterly. "General Grayson, you've carried this burden for so long
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Jack sighed. "As long as I still draw breath. I'll wait for him, the one I'm meant to see again.
"My instincts tell me that he's drawing closer"
Jack looked out into the pitch-black night beyond the car window, murmuring. I have to prove that the betrayal pinned on the young lord of Dragon Palace was a setup. "That year, Benjamin was the only one who witnessed the scene at Dragonhold. He must know more than he's let on
"All these years, he's lived in seclusion, never saying a word about that night. There must be a reason for his silence." Wilson slapped the car in frustration. "Back then, he owed a debt to the Dragon Lord. So why won't he step forward now?" Jack shook his head. "I understand Mr. Shorts' choice. The situation is far more complicated than words can explain." y bluntness.
After a moment of hesitation, Wilson looked at Jack. "General Grayson, forgive my
"All these years, I've harbored serious doubts about the Dragon Manor massacre,
"What happened between Dragon Lord and the elite of Dragon Soul to cause such upheaval among Brighton's high ranks?
"How could the Dragon Slayer, the head of the Eight Kings and the military's most trusted leader, suddenly be imprisoned in Mount Valurian Dragonhold?
"And as if by some cruel twist of fate, on the very night he was imprisoned in Dragonhold, Dragon Manor was attacked by foreign masters-thirty-seven people, the entire household, were massacred! these years, I've been convinced it was a vast conspiracy!
"After the Dragon Manor massacre, the military headquarters did not explain.
"Everyone just kept silent about it.
"What happened?
"To make it stranger still, the Dragon Slayer mysteriously vanished that same night, and since then, no one has come forward with any explanation.
Wilson paused, hesitating for a moment before he continued, "General Grayson, I may be out of line saying this.
"I've heard rumors, more than once, that Lord Dragon Slayer and the Young Lord were accused of betrayal of conspiring with the enemy, of killing their comrades with their own hands.
"That's why they were sent to Mount Valurian Dragonhold. But no one could provide concrete evidence to prove this accusation.
"There's just something so strange about it all!"
Jack frowned as if holding back words.
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Wilson sighed deeply. "It's all right. Even if you don't speak, I understand.
"The massacre at Dragon Manor was classified as top secret by Draconia's military headquarters. At my level. I wouldn't be privy to such matters.
"But to accuse Draconia's foremost military hero, Dragon Slayer, of betraying his country? Such a charge is unacceptable to me.
"A man as powerful as Dragon Lord-how could he commit such a disgraceful act?"
Mack nodded. "You're right, General Wilson. This is, without a doubt, a major conspiracy!"
Wilson's tone grew resolute. "I also believe this was a plot against Dragon Lord!
"The man I respected most, Draconia's chief military hero, Dragon Lord, spent his life fighting for Draconia, achieving countless victories!
"It could be said that without Dragon Lord, Draconia wouldn't have enjoyed these years of peace and stability.
"During his service, there was hardly a single war on Draconia's borders.
"For someone with such a commitment to the country, to betray his comrades and brothers is unthinkable.
"To accuse him of such a crime? It's impossible!
"It's slander-a conspiracy!"
Jack took a deep breath. There are too many oddities here. After that incident, none of the Seven Kings of Brighton have spoken of those events. The top ranks in the military treat it as a forbidden subject. "It's as if the massacre at Dragon Manor never happened."
Wilson asked, "General Grayson, what could have driven such sinister individuals to successfully carry out this scheme?"
Jack paused. "That year, Southmere's border was suddenly invaded by Singinia. They killed our people. seized our land, and bombarded our border forces.
"After receiving the military command to eliminate the threat swiftly, Dragon Lord sent Young Lord Dragon, along with 100 of Draconia's top Dragon Soul elites, to drive out the invaders.
"But as soon as Dragon Soul's 100 elites entered Southmere's border, they were ambushed by an enemy force over ten times their number.
"In the end, all 100 elite soldiers perished!
"But Young Lord Dragon returned alone, yet he did not report back. Instead, he headed to Harmonfield by himself, and ultimately disappeared! "The very next day, the massacre at Dragon Manor took place."