Chapter 121: Thomas Fischer

Chapter 121: Thomas Fischer

Stay here. If they start firing at you, scatter and hide until Ive incapacitated them. Joanna, Riley, and Tamira with me. Ryan too I guess, Zac said, not wanting to give the man an opportunity to slink away.

Um I can keep look-out from over here, no need to bother you, Ryan said as he nervously looked at the armed soldiers lined up, but after a glare from Zac sighed and followed.

The other three, each a leader of one of the squads, followed Zac expressionlessly. They were the first to sign up to his employ, and among those who had improved the most during the death march back to New Washington.

All of them were around level 20 by now, which was a huge improvement compared to before. While none had gained the one level per day he hoped they werent far off. It shouldnt be more than two weeks until they could get their class as soon as they got back to the island

Zac walked in the front, ready to intercept any nervous soldier with a hair-trigger. There were a few official-looking people in the front, Julia one of them. Another of them clearly was a general from his attire. The final man was in his late forties or early fifties.

He was clean-cut and good looking, looking very much like the politicians of old. He even wore a navy suit with a silk tie. However, intuition born from months of intense battles told Zac that he was no weak mortal, but at least decently strong.

There were a few more of them who hid further in the back with fear on their faces. The whole group held around a hundred people and formed quite a welcome for Zacs party.

It is good to see you again Mr. Monk, though I hoped it would have been under better circumstances. We have heard some troubling things from Greenworth, Julia said.

Like a barefoot lunatic going on a murder-spree, killing all the strongest warriors of the town, putting all the civilians at risk, the general gruffly added with a glare.

The three women behind Zac glared at the general, but he only balefully glared back. Zac slowly looked over the group and with a sigh removed the corpse of the mayor and threw it over.

It was very disappointing seeing the lawlessness your government displayed just one town away from here. I arrive and find this animal has been capturing young women for slaves, filling large mansions equipped with disgusting torture devices. This apparently went on for months, where he was left to his own devices, protected by the army. Yet you stand here looking all self-righteous, Zac said with a calm face.

Julia frowned and looked at the women behind him, and then to the small army in the distance unsure what to say. However, the general didnt have the same problem.

Bah, thats just your story. And even if it was true, since when was it up to you you to be judge, jury, and executioner? You should have reported it to us and we would have looked into it, the general angrily retorted.

The information brokers in New Washington already knew about it, so theres no way you didnt. I have 80 victims with me as well that can testify. Of course, you could just ask anyone from Greenworth if you actually gave a shit, since the councils activities were no secret. Theres a whole park filled with unmarked graves thats a testament to their wanton slaughter in the town, Zac spat back with an angry glare.

Memories of the mounds where his father was dumped somewhere came back to him, and his temper started rising. He knew that these people were not to blame since it was the cultivators who did it as soon as they got back from the Tutorial. Still, he had some trouble maintaining his cool.

Monk wasnt the one who killed that pig, it was me, Joanna suddenly interjected from behind.

Well, there you have it, a confession, the general said.

However, their sacrifice will be avenged. Any attack on humanity will result in a thunderous response, he added with a higher volume.

Many of the soldiers nodded in agreement, and Zac even heard a damn right from somewhere. Zac was overall pretty impressed with the man in front of him. It looked like the government could be in worse hands. Still, he seemed like a purebred politician, and everything he said and did likely was to maximize benefits and not a testament to what he truly believed.

At least the man seemed intent on working together for now, and swept away his problems with one fell swoop. Zac felt it was nothing odd by now, and it reminded him of the pragmatic mindset of Ogras. There was no benefit in clamoring for justice for some dead rapist, it was much more beneficial to keep a good relationship with a potential powerhouse.

So, can we go? Zac said, wanting to get on with it. The scouting missions should be done as well, and Zac was curious to see what his four teams had discovered on the neighboring islands.

Of course, but understand that your group will need to have an army escort for safety reasons. We cant just have a hundred armed warriors running rampant inside the town, Thomas answered.

Zac thought it over for a second before he nodded and turned to his three guards.

Get the others, were heading home, he said, and in short order the small army of spearmen walked through the town.

They still didnt give the air of a real army as their ranks were a bit disorganized, but at least the women gave off an intimidating aura. Between the inscribed spears and the high-quality leather gear they looked like real warriors and the various wounds that covered them only heightened that impression.

They were accompanied by soldiers both in front and behind the squad. The soldiers werent really hostile, but rather looked a bit curious at the girls, and even a bit jealous at Zac. They were quickly ushered to the teleporter, and Zac stayed behind letting the others enter first.

Just exit the building and stay there. Oh, and stay calm, they wont hurt you, Zac only said, drawing confused glances from both the new recruits and the people of New Washington.

Finally everyone except Zac had passed through, and he turned to the leaders of New Washington.

Our first meeting was a bit bumpy, but I hope we can work together in the future. Were well aware that the invaders are our largest threat. As a sign of trust Ill give you this treasure. It contains much information that will aid humanity in general. My hope is that the content will be made public to any forces that stand against the enemies of our new planet, Zac said as he threw over the crystal containing the information of the incursions.

It was the very same one Ogras threw at him long ago, and hed kept it all this while. He knew all the content by heart by now, so he had no problem giving it over to the people here. While some of their motives were suspect he felt their desire to protect humanity was true. Furthermore he had no desire to profit from this information, as his very planet was at stake.

Whats this? Julia curiously asked as she snatched the crystal out of the air.

It is an information package containing quite a bit of information regarding the incursions. It details both the forces of the multi-verse, and many other important facts that will help us anticipate the invaders composition and strength. It was taken from the body of a high ranking invader, Zac simply said, drawing surprised glances.

Is the forces of Port Atwood fighting an Incursion? Julia quickly asked.

Im not at liberty to discuss our situation. See you in three days, Zac said with a small smile as he entered the teleporter.

The leaders of New Washington seemed to have follow-up questions, but Zac simply winked out of existence, cutting any questioning short.