Time: 15 minutes after breaking free
Location: Unknown
POV: Kyle's
''What is in it for you!'' I shouted at the now more visible silhouette,
''To eradicate you...
Save millions of people and species,
To Protect the multiverse,
STOP YOU FROM MASSACRING MY CIVILIZATION!'' The Silhouette shouted,
I looked at the Silhouette,
''You must understand!
You are in the way between me and my Organisation if you decide to bar my path I have no other choice but to use all my available means to UTTERLY eradicate you!'' I said Shouted angrily,
The Silhouette just snorted before dashing towards me with his/her weapon. ''HA! Come at me, I shall show you I am not only a leader but a fighter as well!'' I dashed forwards,
'DING!' Two swords collided, but something strange happened, a weird dark energy swirled around the Silhouette's sword before dashing in my direction,
''A mere Human cannot stop this blade!'' The Silhouette shouted,
The Dark energies shot past my blade towards my heart, ''WARNING, 4TH DIMENSIONAL ENERGIES DETECTED! ACTIVATING EMERGENCY PROTOCOLS!'' The App sounded,
The Wanderer's gear forcefully moved my body out of the way, stabbing back with the Tanto, but what was expected to be pierced just slashed through it, as if it was smoke, ''4th Dimensional being detected, Only option = flee!'' The system analysed. But it was too late, the energies pierced through the gear,
''WARNING!'' The system sounded before being cut off.
I kneeled as I felt my strength leaving my body, the Silhouette approached me and kneeled next to me, The Silhouette leaned in and whispered; ''No Human can kill me, you have neither cultivated nor control magic, you are nothing but an ant in our eyes, feel grateful for dying at beings like us.''
I started laughing harder and harder, ''I have only one question for you. Does Radiation affect you?'' I smirked, the Silhouette looked confused, when she saw a device in the palm of the Wanderer's hand,
''Although incomplete, and unable to make a nuclear explosion, the radiation it will release is impeccable.'' I coughed up blood as my body was weakening by the second.
Before he/she could react the device activated, a blinding flash appeared and ionizing rays were emitted,
The Suit reacted quickly, the only thing I was able to survive was the radiation and heat, the fragments did pierce through some parts,
What felt like forever did the light finally subside and in view came the grey skies, water droplets falling from the sky. I waved my hand in front of my face only to see it blurry.
With a lot of pain and effort did I finally sit up straight, in front of me lay a woman, covered in a black cloak. ''HA, Ha, ha, ha...'' I laughed which slowly subsided as pain overwhelmed me, I gnashed my teeth together and crawled towards the woman, pulling the cloak away so could I finally see the face, it was a stunning beauty, no breath could be seen or heard, clearly showing she has deceased, her face was pale, her skin was slowly cracking like a porcelain pot.
I took off the cloak and put it on my own shoulder, ''4th Dimensional cloak located, unable to exist in the current timeline, foreign interference detected, establishing a link with the high command. Report relayed. 4th Dimensional cloak cannot be rewarded for TUs, would the Wanderer like to integrate the cloak into the gear?'' The System sounded.
I chose yes, the cloak slowly meshed together with my Black trenchcoat completely merging with it. ''User needs special energy to activate the cloak, such energies are not present on the User, the cloak will be put as an ability and can be activated for one hour max for 4 times per day, the abilities cannot be stacked.'' The system gave me a quick overview.
Memories flush my brain, it was agonizing, more painful than any information transmitted by the App, a voice sounded in my head, ''Weakling! How dare you touch the cloak of the Goddess of Death! DIE!'' The voice subsided and nothing happened, Memories of past owners of the Cloak flash through my brain, some people who lived for millions of years, Death, life, destruction, salvation. A neverending cycle. Only after arriving at the end did I see the life of the Woman I killed, born an Orphan, raised as an elite warrior, a world ruled by the strong, where the weak have nothing to say, in-equality at its peak! A dystopia in the eyes of our world, but a utopia in the eyes of this woman who could comfortably sit on top, utter disgust! The last flash of light was me seen through her eyes, the look she gave was like a look a hunter would give to its prey that is almost dead.
I looked at the Woman, ''I saw what you so call 'protect' it is nothing but a complete and utter garbage dump, Cultivation, magic, QI, whatever is all Bullshit! Nothing will ever triumph over pure intellect and technology, I shall show your civilization that all are equal, no one needs to cultivate and be protected by the strong, they can protect themselves, just like when the gun came to the masses...'' I said to her. But it hit me that from all the flashes all the lives that were shown, form the thousands, only 5 were human and no one lived in a society ruled by Technology, freedom, or democracy. I only saw 3 other races, all dominant, all who were not human.
When suddenly a flash came in front of my eyes, ''NO!'' The flash showed me millions of planets where Humans lived on enslaved, their intellect taken, their bodies broken! their eyes soulless! ''NO NO NO!'' I screamed, the human race, those that have nothing but intellect were utterly decimated! ''Would this timeline be the same if the Confederation won?'' I asked myself, but quickly shook that thought out of my mind, I clenched my fists, ''I Swear, If I am able too, I will protect Humankind, I will be the organisation to protect them, be their beacon of hope!'' I swore my second Oath, an Oath that will be dreaded by many in the future.
If the Woman knew that the reason Kyle went on to kill all these civilizations was caused by her, what would her ancestors think?
I am sorry for the short chapters, Normally my chapters should be 1250 and above, but now I am barely able to reach 1000, I will change this when I have some more time, these chapters will likely be subjected to more editing in the future. I am sorry for the inconveniencem
Time: 30 minutes after the HMS Dreadnought appearing
Location: Geneva
POV: Multiple
''This is Rudolf speaking, we shall clear a path through the central road of Geneva to the Command centre, all soldiers should walk on that path to be under our protection...'' Rudolf said over the Radio, a pained expression on his face as he was thinking about Kyle,
''Captain. Bombs away!'' Rudolf ordered.
The bomb bays opened and dropped the remaining payload into the enemy controlled zone, opening a straight path for stuck soldiers to the defensive lines. The Soldiers were cheering seeing the massive Zeppelin fly over them, it represented their might, their power! The enemy Air-superiority was utterly shattered,
''GIVE THEM ARTILLERY COVERING FIRE!'' Mackensen ordered, but less happy with the return of the HMS Dreadnought than expected, ''Establish contact with the HMS Dreadnought,'' He followed up his command.
The HMS Dreadnought flew low using its light artillery batteries mounted on the bow of the Zeppelin to fire on enemy positions, although the enemy fired back it had almost no impact. Small calibre bullets couldn't penetrate and large calibre shells were not making a big enough impact on the Zeppelin.
''Sir, the North of Geneva is back under our full control, we are currently shelling fortified positions in the south.'' An Oberst reported, ''Understood, block all attempts to establish radio contact with us from Mackensen.'' Rudolf ordered.
''Send in the Ravens to hold key positions to cover the retreat of the main armies, Target enemy artillery positions as well, we cannot afford anymore loses!'' Rudolf continued with his barrage of orders as he looked down through the glass bubble, the same room where Kyle killed the Captain who betrayed them.
The Oberst just nodded before heading off to relay the commands,
''Commander Rudolf, isn't it necessary to report the kidnapping to General Mackensen?'' The Captain asked.
Rudolf just looked coldly at the Man, ''Captain, you must understand that in the absence of the Marshall I have full reign on Internal affairs of the Organisation, Mackensen is not allowed to know, else hiccups might appear when I try to Stabilize the Organisation.''
''Excuse me, I have overstepped my allowed jurisdiction.'' The captain stepped backwards by one step, showing that they are no longer equal under the Marshall's command, but the Captain a Subordinate under Rudolf.
While Rudolf was clearing the Battlefield Mackensen already got a report from a man on the HMS Dreadnought telling him what has happened.
''HOW! HOW DARE HE SHOW HIS FACE WITHOUT THE MARSHALL!'' Mackensen shouted angrily. Only 3 of his most trusted men were in the room, and unlikely the head of Intelligence as well. They have joined hands to combat the ever-growing power of Rudolf in the Organisation.
It was eerily silent in the command room. ''I suggest talking to the Head of Logistics and Construction to get them on our side as they have been constantly been held back by Rudolf and the other Heads.'' The Head of Intelligence suggested.
''No, the Head of Construction has already been supporting Rudolf since the beginning. I would pin my hopes on the Head of education and the Head of Electricity/water. Especially with our ever-growing underground city complex, they hold the most strategic value.'' Mackensen suggested.
The Head of Intelligence looked weird at Mackensen before speaking up, ''That is weird because the Head of Education, Water/Electricity, Healthcare and Construction have formed their own group which have projected their power over the underground complex. As of currently, We have almost complete grasp over the Military, while Rudolf has complete control over the Administration together with Hoffman. Sadly unknown to us since now, the Head of Healthcare, Mr Zimmer has established his own faction controlling the underground complex by 60%.''
''WHAT! How did this go unnoticed by me and my men!'' Mackensen exclaimed,
''That is natural, they have been the most secretive and low laying of them all. If Hoffman wasn't in the picture that is...'' The Head of Intelligence shook his head.
''What about that fatty Hoffman?'' Mackensen asked with doubt.
''You do not know? Hoffman has been amassing wealth and power in the external faction. Basically, everything outside of the complex is known by him. He has almost Zero control in the City Complex, but outside he is the one you must be careful of Especially since he works with Rudolf'' The head Of intelligence looked bewildered, thinking that it is weird that Mackensen was unaware of it.
''We must go and Talk to the Head of Intelligence, he is fital to all operations and has been on the fence for a very long time, it is our only option!'' Mackensen said a bit desperately.
''Sometimes I think that the Marshall is unaware of the happenings?'' Mackensen asked doubtfully, the head of Intelligence looked bewildered at Mackensen,
''Mackensen, I mean no offence, but you do not know what reach the Marshall has, I am not sure. I think that there is another faction hidden in the dark, utterly dedicated to keeping the Organisation together and doing the missions no one is allowed to know. That is a feeling I have been getting ever since operation Dragon...''
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Time: 5 Minutes after the Marshall's Kidnapping
Location: Secret Police HQ
POV: Zero's
''WARNING! ALL PERSONNEL ASSEMBLE AT MEETING ROOM ONE! WARNING!...'' Warnings sounded all around the compound. ''ZERO WHAT IS GOING ON!'' The Other members of the agency demanded, Zero just sat there silently looking at a piece of paper in his trembling hands. ''SHUT UP!'' I shouted. The other agents were scared out of their wits, this is the first time they have seen me lose my composure.
Everyone sat down and waited for me to speak,
''The Marshall's life is in danger.''
People a hint: This chapter will show again a bit of the Battle of the Factions in the Organisation.
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