A few days later

  As the sun rises, two diviners meet on top of a hill, drinking coffee and eating donuts. Both Joseph and Leonardo were talking as they were rather bored with their mission. With nothing to do, they could sat on the side of the car as they watched the scenery. It was rather depressing as they could only sigh.

  “Well I haven’t done anything. They don’t allow me to bother them during work. Fausto ignores me, saying that he is rich enough and if I distract him, he would report to Arthur. Karma and Leonora also live with him in a private complex, so it will take some time to get surveillance inside without them noticing. Because of that, I have nothing to do.”

  “Haaa...same here it's been too peaceful for me. Especially since Gilius has done nothing out of the ordinary. I have guys watching him around the clock and still nothing out of the ordinary.”

  “Hmmm but you are doing something eventful. While I'm just standing here watching a hospital. May I tag along?”

  “No, you have to stay at the hospital just in case something happens. Letting your guard down will lead to our downfall.“ Joseph warned, ''Besides, it's just a sweeping mission, nothing that you can’t do.”

  “Very well...May the light of thought be your sword and shield.”

  “Let the light of heart be your guide and soul.” Giving their farewells, both of them soon went their separate ways, departing to their respective missions. But behind a tree, there was someone watching the two leave as he took his glasses off. As soon as the sun had risen his eyes soon changed to purple. Giving a smile, he quickly formed a mask around his face.

  At the entrance of the city gates.

  Watching the time, Gilius was standing before a thousand fully armed military soldiers. For this mission, it seemed they were given too much stuff. Full body armor equipped with machine guns along with armored vehicles and attack helicopters. It can be said that they weren’t going to get rid of the riots in a peaceful manner. All of the soldiers were well aware of that fact, to be honest. They were informed that no matter who it was, rather it be an adult or the old….they were all viewed the same. And if they dare go against the order, they are deemed not protected by it as well.

  “Everything is ready sir. So, should we commence the operation?” A soldier said. His name was Jesse. He was a young light man who was recently named Gilius' new assistant.

  “No not without Joseph. If we were to start it, it would be a huge violation of our authority. We have to wait for him.”

  “Understood sir!!” Jesse then went towards another soldier as he was commanding him to do something. This made Gilius rather suspicious. Recently, Jesse, who was his appointed second-in-command, seems to focus on him rather than his duties. Also, he seems to be reporting after certain questions. Seeing this, Gilius was thinking that it was best to get rid of him when the time came. As he was thinking that, a car just happened to drive by like it was pure coincidence. It was Joseph, as though he pretended to be late.

  “Please forgive me for being late. I had prior engagements that I had to attend to before coming here.” Putting his device away from sight, it seems that Gilius came late on purpose.

  “No worries, you are the leader of the operation. You may start the mission whenever you deem fit.” Gilius saluted.

  “Very well, then let's open the gates. It seems like they've been waiting for a response. Let's give them a response.” Without a shred of mercy, he simply said those words, knowing what was going to happen. But it made no difference because all of this was for the order.

  For the past few months, there has been a gathering of protestors camping out at the entrance of the city. This was because there was dissatisfaction with the new regime. Though it has been true that the country has been the best country in the world. But it came at the price of having more than a good majority of the population having to suffer as a consequence. Mainly the people outside the city. As only the best and the top 40 percent were allowed to live in the great cities. Those cities are given seventy percent of the share of the resources. Other 60 were however having to settle with what's left. Nothing personal but only those that achieve greatness are the ones that should be given the luxury and safety is what the Diviners believed. Since that was the case that also means the other 60 becomes rather expendable. To make it worse those outside the city aren’t even called Avalonians as they are just called a different name, a name that they carry in shame. Labourers.

  “Hey the gates are opening!! Everyone, they are opening the door!!!” One of the people said as they were gathering around as they soon heard the gates opening. They soon started a commotion as they wanted to send a message. However, just as they were about to start…..Bam the first person was shot as he was sent to the ground, stunning many who saw that.

  “Wait wait what are..” Bam that person was shot too. Everyone was soon bewildered but immediately went to fear as they knew what was happening. The Diviners were sending a message and the dead labourers were the message.

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  “Run!!!”

  “They are attacking us, why?!!!!!” Many who were wanting to show signs and coming together to make a difference were now trampled across each other's bodies. They all just wanted their voice to be heard. For the Diviners, though it seems like their voice wasn’t needed. What they wanted was loyalty through action and work.

  “Record this quickly!!” Just as some were getting their camera to take a picture of this brutality, they had no way of finding out they would be sniped in an instant. Everyone was trying to get something, only to receive death as its reward. Standing before were Gilius who had just come out as he walked with Joseph. Gilius was rather sad as he didn’t want to complete this operation. But he was being watched, so he kept his poker face in check.

  “No survivors...all must be killed.” Soon as many protesters were trying to leave all were surrounded by armoured cars and helicopters. No one was allowed to leave. Some tried to get their phones but they were all shut down as there was no communication. All of them were now at the mercy of the order. “Anything to say?”

  “Yes.” Joseph then bowed as he then clasped his hands together. “Those who don’t embrace the light aren’t meant to be protected. Let them be brought to the light.” As they heard Joseph's words, everyone continued to pull the trigger with no soldier showing any remorse. Bam the carnage continued once more….. With no hesitation in any of the soldier's eyes, all continue to litter the ground with new bodies. This was while a person casually walked by, creating footprints with no one noticing. Thud, everyone listened as they heard an unfamiliar noise. Only to notice something falling from the sky.

  “Watch out!!!” As everyone heard the sound, they found it to be unexpected as it was their helicopter that was shot down.

  “Heli five is shot. Where is the enemy?” Someone asked as everyone was looking around.

  “I don’t know?!! Where is it from? AHHH!!” A commander said in the tank before he was also destroyed.

  “Ignore that, we must complete the mission as soon as possible.” A soldier who continued the mission. But when he looked around he noticed that all of his soldiers had been shot. “What wha is going on ?” He then saw his body get destroyed as well. The thousand soldiers who were once ready to complete their mission were now cowering in fear.

  “Create a perimeter around us. We must keep Joseph safe.” Gilius ordered.

  “What are you doing?!! Carry out the mission!!” Rejecting the order while also hating to be treated like a bystander, Joseph pulled his weapons out in retaliation.

  “If we lose you, then this mission isn’t important!!!” Gilius then got his pistol out just to have Joseph push him away.

  “Continue the mission!! I will deal with the assailant.”

  “But...puh!!” Gilius was trying to say something before he was knocked out unconscious.

  “Take him away. I’m leading the operation now. All units continue the operation.” Forcing everyone to resume their mission, the soldiers who were trying to retreat were now about to start their operation again. But when they looked back……...everything was gone as though there was nothing there. The tanks were destroyed and all helicopters fell from the sky. All that was left was a man wielding two pistols and glowing purple eyes. Knowing full well who it was, they looked at the assailant that just appeared right in front of them. It was Menace, no one dared to run as they knew they would be dead either way. Seeing him, everyone created a solid wall of guns as they were all pointing the gun at him. Without waiting, they instantly fired their weapons. Raining bullets and grenades they were doing all they could to destroy him. Futile as snipers bullets or grenade launchers continue to pepper him while he stroll towards their direction. After about 40 yards, he then stopped while leisurely standing there. Playing a game of eeny meeny, he was picking who to shoot as he shot the unfortunate soul who ended up picked. Even destroying a tower as if he had no care in the world. Little did he know that it was the jamming that stopped all the phones from working. Leaving a large media presence later on.

  For a few minutes that was going on, Menace, bored, was casually standing there as he was taking everything they could put on him. It was insane that he was taking the full brunt of it all. They were unloading everything at him. They were trying to get gatling guns and artillery cannons to harm him. But he took it like they were hitting him with marshmallows. Sighing as there were some that were trying to get close to throw mines at him yet couldn’t get even close to him to make it matter. Some of them were scared out of their wits. Looking like a bully, Menace had to show his hands were unarmed to let them continue their attacks. This was still fruitless either way, but he did respect their resolve..

  “Look Joseph, I know you are there!! Can you please fight me? If you don’t, I will kill them all right now.” He had already shot a few of them for some time and was already getting bored. So Menace finally called out, wanting to get to the real action. Not willing to back down from a challenge, Joseph then stepped forward as he finally warmed up.

  “Very well. All units go resupply and then recommence the mission. I will deal with this assailant.”

  “Yes sir!!!!” Opening the gate, the soldiers immediately retreated back. This didn’t seem to sit well with Menace as he would rather keep this fight private.

  “Oh I was hoping that you wouldn’t say those words.” Pointing his gun at the soldiers, he concentrated a powerful energy before releasing it.

  “Run!!!” Joseph tried to say before poof. The soldiers behind him were all instantly shot as Menace released a thousand light projectiles shooting at all the soldiers present. Joseph created a barrier for himself upon seeing the attack. But it was only for himself, with no protection for the others. This then left many to die without even letting them remember how they died. Ironic how they were going to massacre people to be massacred themselves. Rather than having protesters die, the soldiers were dying.

  “Oh you didn’t protect them? Did you not care?’

  “I would say the same to you. Quite a few of these people die. Did you not care about them?” Joseph counter argued as he was looking at all the protestors' bodies. There were many of them without even a face to identify them. Yet Menace shrugged as he didn’t seem to care about them at all.

  “They have nothing to do with me? Rather killing some or all didn’t bother me. I'm not a hero after all.”

  “I see.. Then you aren’t affiliated with them at all. Then why are you here? Is it money or maybe power? If you are willing to cooperate with us, can we give you that?’ Joseph questioned as he was wanting to get any information as to who actually hired him. But Menace dropped in disappointment.

  “Ha….you guys always come up with the same things. Really do you think I would have gone to you earlier if power and money is what I want. At least think of something more complicated before saying something.”

  “Then what do you want?”

  “Simple.” Wielding his pistols, Menace then got to his stance. “I just want to see if I'm better than you.” Gesturing him to come forward, Menace did the one thing that would peak the interest of Joseph or rather anyone from the twelve families. A fight.

  “I see.” Hearing that, Joseph actually smiled as he was finding it to be a rather satisfying answer. For this reason, he didn’t call for backup. It was because he wanted to face him on his own. He didn’t even report it. Because he knew after this point he would retire after this. “I will gladly accept this offer.” Might as well finish it with a worthy opponent, he thought. Pulling the trigger first, Joseph started the fight he couldn’t resist.