novelraw Chapter 67 67: Chaos [1]
Chapter 67 67: Chaos [1]
With all three Number 0 gathered, the council of zero was finally starting and introduction were made.
It started from the first year department, Prince Hetu introduced himself as Number 14.
Princess Sumeri introduced herself as Number 12, the next were the two second year students.
Russel Norman and Cathridge Forge.
Both aides of second year's Number 0 were Number 1s and the third year department.
The first to introduce himself was Seniel Hetero, Number 1 of the third year students.
The second was Rollins Von Neuman, Number 3 of the third year students.
Despite him being Number 3, Rollins existence drew many attention, Caden caught a few glances fixed on him.
He was confused but controlled his curiousity.
The time for Number 0s to introduce themselves, Caden Ryder was the first but he was already too popular.
Everyone knew him.
The next was the Number 0 of the second year students, Paige Harrison, young mistress of House Harrison.
Princess of Ravenheart Kingdom.
Ranked 13th in the 100th rankings of the Supreme Kingdoms.
Caden threw a glance at her, he observed her for a few seconds before looking away, focusing on the next Number 0.
Adrian Peterson, young master of House Peterson and Prince of Ramsterdam Kingdom.
Ranked 11th in the 100th rankings of the Supreme Kingdoms.
Both Adrian and Paige were terrifying figures, prominent entities that could never be underestimated.
Both had their terrifying amount of secrets.
Caden could tell whom amongst the two could be classified as the most dangerous, all he knew was that they were terrifying.
Once the introduction was over.
It was time for the main deal.
He took a deep breath, Adrian cleared his throat, his eyes scanned through the room, observing everyone sitted before the round table.
His eyes flickered with determination "Firstly, I should remind you that the council of zero must remain in utter secrecy"
"And only the Number 0s can directly report to the Adminstrative faction, not their aides"
He lingered for a moment, "The main reason I called for this meeting is simple, there'll be war soon"
"Not a war between students or factions but a war against whatever exist beyond the city walls"
"Head Chancellor Darius has mobilized two legions and they're preparing for deployment"
"Ready to move at dusk when the day arrives but before everything could proceed" He paused for a second.
Paige stared at Adrian, "The Adminstrative faction seeks our support?" She asked.
Adrian nodded "Indeed, we're the representative of the student faction of the Valor Royal Academy after all"
"Since they will be waging war, they'll need us to be in support" Adrian answered.
Paige softly exhaled "And what do you think? Do you think we should give our permission?" She asked.
Adrian shrugged, "Do we have a choice?" He asked, "If we don't destroy whatever is hidden in the depths of the Beyond"
"We may be plunged into despair sooner or later, it doesn't matter" He grinned, he glanced at Caden.
"What about you, Wonder Boy?" Adrian asked, Caden frowned "Wonder Boy?" He asked.
Adrian's grin broadened "Why? Aren't you the trending star Caden? What do you think we should do?" He asked.
Caden breathed in deeply, "I admit that we indeed do not have a choice, in the end, there will be chaos"
"Bloodshed and terror, we should make sure we aren't the ones experiencing it" He sighed, "Whoever it is that stands against us"
"They'll perish" He stated.
Paige's lips curled faintly, "Such mighty speech, I feel mesmerized" Caden scoffed, he glared at her.
"I simply spoke my mind, It's better to kill them before they kill us, mercy is something we cannot afford" He added.
Adrian nodded, he folded his arms "I agree with my friend Caden, but the issue is what exactly are we dealing with?"
"What will be waging war against?" He asked.
Rollins glanced at Caden, he knows Caden has an idea what they were up against.
But the fact Caden isn't speaking meant it wasn't something he could voice out do easily.
It may be something dangerous.
Paige growled, "That shouldn't be our concern right?" She asked, "Head Chancellor will be the one handling everything not us"
"We should only give our approval and then watch from the sideline right?" She asked.
Caden yawned, "Yeah, that's exactly what I will be doing, I've fought enough battles already"
"It ain't easy to survive that many assasination attempts" He sighed softly..
Everyone stayed silent, because they truly agreed with him. Many doubt they would have survived what Caden had survived.
Two assasination attempts from the infamous Red Continent.
And Caden was yet to lose his sanity, it proved Caden's resolve and mental clarity.
"Then what we will do is to simply give the Adminstrative faction our permission and watch"
"But if they need our help, we'll answer the call!"
***
In the outskirts of the city, Alyssa Silversword was drowned in the sea of countless thoughts.
She felt it, deep hatred…..
Hatred towards that individual who had left her so helpless, towards that bastard who had ridiculed her.
And the fact that ever since then, her master hasn't even thought of summoning her back.
Frey was the one doing everything for him.
She felt empty, she felt scarred.
But she didn't feel any malice towards her master, instead towards he who brought her to this state.
Since that event, Alyssa locked herself in doors, not stepping out into the light, she drowned in darkness..
Full of agony and anger.
Inside her room, the door was locked, the windows were closed, a beautiful lady knelt on the ground with her eyes closed.
Meditating in absolute darkness.
Dreaming and imagining the countless horrifying ways she could on ending that wretched bastard who costed her everything.
She gritted her teeths, her eyes remained shut, imagining the bastard's voice as she cut him a thousand times.
A million times if need be.
Her heart stiff, with tears threatening to fall when she felt something, a familiar feeling, the call of her master.
A bright smile appeared on her lips, she felt relieved. The tears that flowed down her cheeks weren't of sadness.
But of joy.
She breathed in deeply, she's glad that her master hasn't disposed her yet, glad that he still needs her.
She no longer felt useless anymore.
She received a single order from Caden, a simple order.
"Prepare for midnight"
Alyssa took a deep breath, her lips curled into a dark grin, "I guess it's starting" She muttered, slowly standing up from her knees.
"If the master will be getting himself involved, then I must prepare myself"
"I, Alyssa Silversword, the Goddess of Battle refuse to be useless tonight"
***
While preparations were ongoing, something or someone paid Darius a visit, but despite facing such being.
Darius was never fazed.
He stood firmly, his gaze glued to the window, his hands behind his back, he stood firmly.
Backing whatever had paid him a visit.
It could not be seen, only it's shadow was seen. And it's shadow was not something belonging to a human.
Whatever was hidden in the dark, it's voice resonated with tyranny "DARIUS KINCAID, THE SUPREME COUNCIL HAVE ACCEPTED YOUR REQUEST"
Darius heaved a sigh of relief, he smiled "The Supreme Council is generous and gracious" He said.
The darkness scoffed "DON'T GET IT WRONG DARIUS, WE HAVE OUR REASONS WHY WE NEED TO GO ALL OUT"
"WHY THE SUPREME COUNCIL WILL NOT INTERUPT YOUR CHAOTIC ADVANCEMENT"
Darius frowned "And what exactly is that reason?" He asked.
"THAT IS NOT FOR YOU TO KNOW" The voice answered, "BUT KNOW THAT THE BLACK SKULL CORP WILL ALSO BE MAKING A MOVE"
"THEY HAVE A ROLE TO PLAY, AN IMPORTANT ROLE I MUST SAY"
"ONE THAT MUST NEVER BR INTERFERED BY YOU"
"LORD MORNINGSTAR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS ORDER" The voice chipped.
Darius gaze darkened, "Lord Morningstar?" He asked, "Why does that sinister Overlord wants to get himself involved?"
"Is it because of his son?" Darius asked.
"INDEED, IT HAS TO DO WITH HIS SON, ATLEAST THAT IS PART OF HIS REASON BUT THERE'S ALSO ANOTHER REASON WHY HE'S RECEIVING THE SUPPORT OF THE HEAD"
"DO NOT ASK. YOU ARE NOT PERMITTED TO KNOW"
Darius gritted his teeths, "That's find, I was never planning to ask in the first place" He slightly tilted his head.
"But tell me….this is my land after all, what is the role of the Black Skull Corp?" He asked.
His eyes glued to whatever was hidden in the vast darkness, the silhouette of an ungodly creature.
The voice paused for a moment, "ITS SIMPLE, IT IS THE KILL A PARTICULAR ENTITY"
"ONE HIDDEN IN THE DEPTHS OF YOUR VERY LAND"
"THE BLACK SKULL CORP WILL COMPLETE WHAT YOU FAILED TO DO DARIUS"
"BUT WE WON'T HOLD YOU ACCOUNTABLE FOR SUCH FAILURES"
"AFTER ALL…..NO MAN IS PERFECT, NOT EVEN THE CONQUERORS"
A lopsided grin appeared on Darius lips, "I guess that settles it, when dusk settles….. whatever exist in the beyond…"
"Will be drowned in blood"