Arc 6. A seemingly endless loss

  Road to a Hero:

  Three Chances in Another World

  Chapter 18. The Revolutionaries

  Crimson Zhao, a wolf Demi-human, an insanely strong opponent, is standing right in front of the main group, with something to say to them. Gray and the others struggle to stay confident in the face of various strong adversaries, whilst being held together by a strong chain.

  Gray: “So…what do you wanna say to us?”

  Zhao: “Firstly, Rupert didn’t set you up. We fed his men false information, though the baron men have started moving in this area, we want to part in dealing with that, or at least not now.”

  Edward: “What does that mean? What are they up to?”

  Zhao: “Again, that’s not up to us to tell you about.”

  Soku begins fidgeting around, anxious to do something, while Rosemary tries to keep her in check.

  Zhao: “We have been moving around the world, helping, learning, and just about everything else.”

  Gray: “Then why were you with the Sect?”

  Zhao: “Two reasons. One, Shioreta, The Black Flash of Oni-mas was infiltrating their ranks.”

  Gray chuckles, trying to feel a bit better about this terrifying situation.

  Gray: “Hell, we saw that. A mountain of bodies, then she was smiling, dressed like some Japanese mime.”

  Zhao tilts his head, confused by the word “Japanese”, but continues.

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  Zhao: “Then two, I wanted to understand their values, and then I realized that such values went against mine.”

  Edward: “And what are those Values?”

  Zhao: “The Anarchists want the world to be a ball of fire, but we just want a free world without danger, but to get there, the current leaders will have to fall. Walgonia has shown the world what it can be, even if it still has issues, but the rest of the world needs to follow it. So now I ask you all, do you wish to join us, do you wish to be Revolutionaries?”

  Destruction, death, fear, everything they’re fighting against is what they always seem to need to achieve their goal, this is something they all know.

  Gray: “If we deny such an offer? What will happen to us?”

  Zhao: “To go against our offer would go against your values, your lives, at least in my opinion. A slum dweller, a boy crushed by expectation, a boy without expectation, and a girl without childhood. You could save everyone from the same fate, save the lives of the future generations.”

  Rosemary springs up, aggravated by Zhao’s claims.

  Rosemary: “That’s the same thing my father told me, to fight for the future. That’s also what every single person has told their soldiers, it’s a false claim, a fake call to action!”

  Gray shoves his shoulder into Rosemary’s, trying to get her to calm down, but Zhao stops Gray.

  Zhao: “I apologize, I understand your anger. But do understand our goals. And if you don’t take our offer, you will have our protection. But we will not attack you just because you don’t join us.

  The Arch-Gorilla Demi-Human stands up, walking behind Zhao.

  Arch-Gorilla: “But that doesn't mean we won’t fight you. If you ever go against us, plan on going against us in a major way, and we figure out about it, we will attack. We all have connections, and if you need to be put in your place, then we’ll do it.”

  Zhao: “Massif! They know this. So what is your offer?”

  The Arch-Gorilla now revealed to be named Massif steps back, kneeling in the presence of his annoyed leader.

  Gray looks to Edward, then Rosemary, and lastly Soku. He comes to his conclusion by the slight glances they give him, looks of fear, confusion, anger, and then an overwhelming feeling of distrust. Gray bites his lip faces his fear, and gives his answer

  Gray: “We aren’t going you, we’ll face you if we have to, but we won’t go after you. Same rules you gave us.”

  Zhao: “Okay then, just be weary. Shioreta The Black Flash, Toren, the ungodly being, The Duke of the Seas, and lastly myself. The world will be changed, and each great nation will be attacked. Wars are already being held in the seas, each Country of Saga will be attacked or has already been attacked, and Gaia has been struggling to keep its power to the people, instead of being colonized. Everything will build to a climax at Oni-Mas, because whoever claims that land will start the change of the world. So if you make it, I hope to see you on the day the world is claimed.”

  Everyone nods his head to him, and then he realizes them from the chain. He is about to walk off with everyone but stops Massif.

  Massif: “What? Did I do something wrong?”

  The imposing figure Massif drops his voice, in fear of what will happen to him, shocking everyone.

  Zhao: “You have shown your thirst for blood, now I want you to get it out. Face them, don’t kill them, and come back to me when you’re finished.

  Massif drops to his knees, bowing his head to the great Crimson Zhao, then stands back up, letting his companions walk off. Gray’s group stands up, taking out their weapons, preparing to face off against a new foe.

  Massif: “Note I do not hate you, but note I want to test your strength as well.”

  Gray: “Noted.”

  End of Chapter Eighteen