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Chapter 25 - Chapter 25: Arcade

Just as he was requested, Lieutenant Connor gave a lengthy speech detailing a fabricated story regarding the trespasser, he detailed the informations so everyone present in the room could understand.

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" Its just as the Lieutenant explained, we are up against a monster we have no idea what it's origins truly is and why it is here, but we are soldiers not activists, we don't need a reason to act " Commander Serjio declared.

" That monstrosity wiped out a city and it must pay for it's crimes against humanity "

" We're still tracking down the monstrosity, It's whereabouts remains unknown but we have a lead, the last city it arrived on was San Francisco but we are yet to confirm if it's still in there " Commander Serjio explained.

" We have soldiers from three agencies, the Guardians, the Anzerath and IPac, we are honored to have you all and know this.....the chances of survival is below thirty percent, many will die " Commander Serjio said.

He made sure every soldier present had it stuck in my mind, this may be their last mission.

A total of three units were formed, each unit represented a single agency, the attack unit, the defense unit and the execution squadron, IPac were made the attack unit, making them the first to be deployed.

The first to be sent into the front lines while Anzerath took on the defensive role and the Guardians were the execution squadron, all amped up and ready for their deployment.

[An hour later]

A loud sound erupted, it's the sound of a subject hitting the wall before him with his fist, he lets out a groan, before him were all subjects of the IPac gathered together, they were given a space to sleep in.

To rest their heads as they prepare to be moved.

The room's quite spacious, with a total of sixty beds laid around, capable of containing twice the size of the subjects present.

" Tch, to think we will be the first to be unleashed, those fuckers really are planning to send us to our graves, those fuckers " the Subject voiced out, enraged by their current situation, he couldn't let it in any longer.

" Shush, be quiet Jared....this Isn't the Willow's Ground, we don't know if they have any cameras hidden in this rooms " Anita, one of the infantry subjects spoke out, she's seen sitted on her bed.

With her back resting on the wall.

" Yh she's right Jared, we are all displeased by the decision of the J-T center but we were aware of this since the beginning, we are ants compared to agencies like the Anzerath and the Guardians "

" The only reason IPac was added is simple, they needed foot soldiers.....tools to be sacrificed " Another amongst the Subjects explained.

But Jared wasn't having it, being an elemental type Talent user, he unleashed his Talent..... releasing intense shockwaves into the air.

Riley felt the pressure of the waves, slowly raising his head.

While being the odd one amongst his fellow infantrymen, he stayed away from them, sitted in a corner while thinking about what to do, his eyes squinted.... facing the direction of Jared who's currently throwing a tantrum.

" You seem annoyed my husband, should we kill him? " Zaine whispered softly.

Riley couldn't help but sigh as he looked away, he still remembered what he felt, an eerie presence, an entity lurking within the shadows of this walls, a monster soaked in the rivers of death.

He gritted his teeths angrily.

" No, he isn't the reason why I'm pissed off, this feeling's yet to fade away, I still don't know why, this is worst than the feelings of death I experienced, this is more intense " Riley explained, a sigh escaped his lips.

" Its understandable you felt this way, a Mogorth isn't something that can be dealt with easily, but if it's truly here then it must have sniffed you already, it understands the bloods of the Bloodnight Household "

" Its aware of your existence " Alpha explained.

" So what you're trying to say is there's a possibility it knows who I am? " Riley asked, he had a confused look on his face, he turned his gaze..... facing the direction of Alpha, Alpha remained on her feets.

Facing the ceiling with her arms folded.

" No, thr Mogorth isn't aware of your presence yet, It's yet to identify who bares the bloods of the Bloodnight Household, what it knows is you are within this walls, it doesn't know who you are " Alpha explained.

" How are you so certain about that? " Riley asked.

" Well there's only one reason why I'm quite certain of it, the fact that you are still breathing is a proof of my words, you have no idea what a Mogorth truly is, the second it identifies you as the last of the Bloodnights "

" It will kill everything and everyone within this domain, no lives will be spared, especially yours " Alpha stated, Riley's eyes squinted at her words.....he gently grabbed his AR-15 assasult rifle.

He rose up to his feets, drawing the attention of everyone present, Riley advanced towards the door when he was stopped by the curious party leader, he's the one with the authority to question Riley.

" Where are you heading to? Subject Riley? " Ian questioned.

" To the training room, I need to practice my shooting skills " Riley explained, without any hesitation, he left the room....

Heading out of the room, he was met with a few wandering Marines, he greeted them as he walked passed them, heading towards the training section of the underground base owned by the US Marine Corp.

He's seen walking across a lonely hallway, his eyes widened in shock.

He felt it, those eerie feelings he felt back then, the true understanding of death, he tightened his grip on his assault rifle, the sounds of approaching footsteps drew closer when Lieutenant Connor walked into the scene.

He's seen walking alone while firmly holding a book, Riley maintained the dreadful silence between them as he walked passed the Lieutenant, hoping they never had to interact for any reasons.

" Wait " the voice of Lieutenant Connor echoed, Halting Riley on the spot.

" Excuse me? " Riley tilted his gaze, with a suprised look plastered on his face.

" Kid, judging from your uniform, you are an infantryman from the IPac right? what is a commissioned officer like you doing walking around so carefree? shouldn't you be preparing? " Lieutenant Connor asked.

" Ofcourse I'm preparing sir, I was just on my way to the training section, I wanted to see if I still have my shooting skills intact " Riley said with a smile on his face, beads of sweats covered his face.

Despite the tension in the air, he controlled himself.

" Ah, I see.....I wish you luck on your mission, what's your name, Soldier? " Lieutenant Connor curiously asked, he watched the body movements of Riley, observing him with his eyes.

" The name is Riley sir " Riley answered.

" Riley huh? quite the good name for a dead soldier, you are free to leave.....have fun with your training " Lieutenant Connor stated, he watched as Riley made his way of the scene, heading towards the training section.

His eyes glowed with his body releasing radiation.

" What a strange feeling, for some reason that child was scared of me, I nearly mistook that thing as a Bloodnight, It doesn't matter what they feel...they are mere snacks, waiting to be feasted on "

" I just need to confirm who the last of the Bloodnight Household is before making my move, this may take awhile "

Lieutenant Connor uttered, walking out of the scene.

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Riley walked into the training hall, the doors were shut from within, he rested his back on the door, letting out a loud sigh, he firmly maintained the grip on his assault rifle when he turned his gaze.

" Alpha, It seems I might have an idea who the host of the Mogorth truly is "

[Location: Unknown]

" Congratulations Mr. Black Spear, your severed left arm has been replaced by the our new design of the model Xigot, the first step to our hidden treasures " His voice echoed, slowly adjusting his glasses.

Cladded in a white coat, he's currently standing before a figure.

Recognized as Black Spear, a dignified assasin of the Federation.

" Quit yapping doctor, just say my arm's all fixed up, I don't need those details " Black Spear uttered, he turned..... he got up from the bed he was laid in, he stood before a mirror, quickly checking himself out.

He stood barechested while only putting on black pants, revealing his muscles, his hair remained scattered, he stared at his left arm.....he lost his left arm against something more destructive.

Having his left arm replaced by a designed machine crafted by the doctors of the Federation.

" How is it? Mr. Black Spear " the Doctor asked.

" Its quite good, It gives me the strength boost I need and it's modifications can rearrange my cells to a certain level, It's quite ok, you can take your leave now " Black Spear commanded and the doctor left the room.

A few seconds later, a young lady walked into the room.

He scoffed.

" I asked to be alone, didn't I? Virgil " He questioned.

She giggled at his question, slowly approaching him.

" Yh you did Black Spear but have you forgotten we are of the same ranks? In the Federation, you have no authority to command me sugar, I came here for a single reason " She uttered.

" That can wait, I need to recover first " Black Spear said.

" Well if it could wait then I would have waited for you to fully recover but this is quite the juicy news, there's currently a dimensional trespasser lurking within this nation and the government is quite interested in taking it out " She explained.

" And? what seems to be the juicy part? " He asked with a confused look on his face.

" The child you asked me to Investigate after you were rescued by the team, the boy who survived your attacks against the IPac, he's participating in this subjugation mission, should I have him killed? " She questioned.

" No, I don't need anyone to do my work for me, I'm yet to recover, if he dies in this mission then he was fated to die from the beginning but if he survives "

" I'll have a new prey to hunt! "

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