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Chapter 999: Building a New Frontline
Chapter 999: Building a New Frontline
Erik and June landed inside the Red Palace garden. The cheers and jubilation from the citizens were still audible in the distance, but here, a distinct tension hung in the air.
June then turned human again, and Erik gave him his shirt so at least June could cover his, or better, their, little brother.
However, as June put the shirt on, Erik saw Stephen Middleton being dragged out of the Red Palace, flanked by guards.
Middleton's face was pale, his eyes darting around in panic as he got brought away.
The guards wasted no time shoving Middleton into a flying car. The vehicle lifted off, heading to an undisclosed location.
Erik watched it disappear into the horizon behind some sky scrapers before his attention went back to the clone.
They both turned their attention to the Red Palace and walked through the main door.
Inside, the people were celebrating their victory. People who had been risking their lives until now finally found a moment of respite.
Fischer nodded in agreement. "The city is ours, but this victory, while significant, is just a battle. There are many more blackguards throughout New Alexandria, and Volkov's troops... Let's say they weren't just people who had been forced to join the army."
Of course, Erik knew that. But still, a lot of them were criminals-the Crystal Cross Gang, the supplier.
"I know. I had no intention of stopping here. We need to solidify our hold on the capital and prepare for the inevitable attacks on the other cities. We must free the nation, right?"
Captain Lain stepped forward. "What do you suggest?"
"Well... I know for a fact we don't have many people anymore. Many died, but you know I have a solution for this."
"You want to make more clones?" Fischer asked.
"Of course, I will continue to create more clones and strengthen our forces. When Becker's comes back, things will be even easier. I doubt people would say nothing once they see him. I'm sure they will be relieved that he is here again, and... they will probably help us get rid of the blackguards."
"Many people will die."
"Many people already did." Erik had a sombre look on his face. "Besides, do you really think the other nations won't attack Frant now? The blackguards will tell everyone to attack us. We need as many people as possible."
That was an undeniable truth. The blackguards had power across the globe, or better, across the human-controlled territory.
If they controlled the underworld, if they controlled the mercenary guild in Etrium... It was clear they controlled the other nations.
Hin, for example, had been created for them, an entire nation. It was impossible for Etrium and Hin not to attack, and that was just based on the fact they were the closest nations to
Frant.
The blackguards needed to reclaim the nation, so that they could control the entire world again. Besides, their target, Erik, was there.