Chương 9: Hide out Black out Part 2

Then the two teenage boys that fled earlier came back, to what exactly they did was to call for backup and as they returned. They are now with 20 senior Rats and 30 Junior Rats and 50 New Rats as a backup force. Followed by 4 Council Rats and Jhonsen at last person to arrive.

And when the Senior Rats and the 4 Council Rats saw Artirian they immediately bow their heads towards the direction of Artirian. But the other Junior and New Rats did not.

And there starts the confusion because in the Rats code only the Prime leader and founder are mandatory to be bowed when seen not in public and in private. That is the respect that is to be given to the Prime leader and founder.

And when Johnsen saw Artirian he ran towards Aritiran and begged for mercy. And when Johnsen begged for mercy. Artirian only gave Johnsen a straight hard slap on the face. Everyone was shocked and also confused because in the rule book if you are slapped by the prime leader or the founder that means you have disrespected the group itself.

Johnsen was also shocked as his face was facing down because of the slap and the pain that was inflicted on him was a bit hard. He slowly looked at Artirian confused and shocked. He then clasped his fist and tried to punch Artirian but Artirian would quickly sway Jhonsen hand away so that he would be able to dodge it and then followed by his punch to counter Johnsen. Johnsen would be hit on the left cheek. "Ugh~" After that punch his balance became unstable.

When Artirian sees Jhonsen in a dizzy posture and is losing balance, Artirian then walks towards Jhonsen and kicks Jhonsen on the chest "You little ignorant fool!" Artirian shouted. Johnsen then flew a few meters before slamming himself on the ground. Johnson coughs some blood as he slammed himself on the ground. "Ugh~"

"Hitting the founder huh! WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE!" Johnsen did not reply and only continues to cough blood. Artirian once again walks towards Jhonsen as his fist emits a radiant glow of Gallant power. He then grabs Jhonsen from the ground "Who said I am not capable to lead you, ignorant child!"

Artirian eyes were different at that time. It would look like fiery flames emitting from his eyes. As he glared at Johnsen's eyes. Every time he looks around his killing intent arises, the pressure of the killing intent would be felt by people that were around him.

Johnsen then grabs Artirians hand and try to remove it but Aritrian only continued the punches that have been throwing at Jhonsen again. And when Artirian let go Jhonsen drops on the ground and unconscious. "Look at you so weak, now tell me why did you disobey my order!" Artirian again punched Jhonsen on the face. And as it landed blood would drip from Jhonsen knows and mouth. "Ugh~ he-l-p~"

"You insolent fool" Artirian would then grab Jhonsen again and lift him up. "Now who are your followers, these Junior rats, these new rats? Is that why you feel strong huh!" Artirian would punch Jhonsen stomach, and as Artirian did that Jhonsen almost puke. "Pl-eas-e N-o m-ore!" Jhonsen begged with a lowly voice as his mouth was full of blood.

"This is my warning to those who disobey a direct order from me, the founder and leader of this group. This serves how you must be grateful to me" Artirian kicks Jhonsen at his stomach making Jhonsen drop on the ground in a fetal position. Jhonsen has been feeling the intense pain as it get stronger and he cannot take it any longer he vomits blood on the dirt ground. The Junior Rats and new Rats would feel the pressure and the severity of the situation.

Then Artirian called out Rommel " Rommel!" Rommel quickly walks towards Artirian and stand beside him. After that, all of the members of the ground would bow at the two of them in 90 degrees. While their hands would be at their back, this gesture is to pay respect for the elders, leader and founder of the group.

It was already dawn when Artirian woke up from his sleep, "Erm~ what is new today" Artirian then walked towards the halls and would look around. for the last time, he was in the cave nothing had changed only faces. After walking a few minutes Artirian would reach the dining hall of the cave. Artirian walked towards the bowls and plates after that he then puts a ton of food on his plate and bowl.

Artirian then feels a bit uneasy. But he still continues to walk towards one of the wooden tables and starts eating his food. After a few minutes, he then felt that someone was standing behind him so Artirian stops eating and look at his back there he saw six teenage kids standing behind him.

Artirian face would be curious and kinda weirded out He then asked them " What are you 6 up to huh" Artirian tone was quite intimidating. Then the six teenage boys would get scared a bit so they backed up 1 step and then replied to Artirian and said "The vice leader Rommel has ordered us to help you if you need assistance or anything else Leader."

Artirian would give them a smirk and replied "No need I can handle myself". When they heard Artirian reply they all went back to their respective roles in the hall. After Artirian ate the food on his bowl and plate he then stands up and grabs his plate and bowl. After that he walked towards the washing area to put the plate and bowl that he had used.

When he was done doing that he then walked out of the hall and headed towards the village. Artirian would then stroll around and check for anything special. But after 2 hours of strolling Artirian got tired so he headed back to the forest. In a private place where only he knows he tries and does self-technique training with his Bokken sword.

It was already daybreak Rommel and Artirian and with a few other teenage boys started doing their tasks. One of their tasks was to proceed to the wagon depot as they were planning to go to a Major City of Lazing which is south of the village they are in.

The group's plan was to take one of the wagons and slip it into the city unnoticed with it can surely help the group to boost more members to join them and also expand the group's renown.

Artirian would then assemble all of the council and the Senior Rats. After that Artirian would then lay out the plan to the council and Senior Rats. The first phase of the plan was a synchronized movement of squads to make a decoy type of role to disturb the guards that are patrolling near the wagon depots.

"Now the movements of each squad will be timed before taking action. We are not making lousy movements here. We need this chance or we will be too late" Artirian sounded a bit tense but for the others it was fine.

"The first squad will be moving here near the depot. Now the first squad would make a diversion which attracts the depot guards. I want them to be pissed and furious so I want them to be provoked as much as possible. While this diversion is happening the second squad would then proceed to take these horses here near the stables. Take an amount of 4 horses just in case, once done carefully aligned them to the wagon. After that, the squad 3 mission is to take the back of the depot. This position is for them to create a support unit for squad 2." Artirian would then point the positions of each squad on the layout.

"To add, I prefer we use the skunk bomb for the diversion so that we can exploit the time and make it much longer until we secure the wagon. And that is all for this operation, do you have any questions?" Artirian asked the Senior Rats and the Council.

Then one Senior Rat would ask Artirian. "Leader if we are able to take 2 more wagons would that be able to get much faster to the City?" Artirian then replied, "Yes, but that will make us a bit and on the face of the village head and that is no good."

The other Senior Rat arsed Artirian and said "What if there are many Patrol guards, do we fight them or do we run?" then Artirian asked straight away with "Knocked them down don't kill them don't run" The Senior Rat would be convinced to what Artirian had said.

"Now a single wagon can hold about 20 teenage boys if we crammed them up. And the group is around 30-100 members but because we are expanding there will be some Senior Rats that will be staying here and overwatch this place. And if the patrol guards tried to give chase to us I myself would be the wall blocking them. But for these phases to be executed perfectly I am looking on the Senior rats that have listened carefully to the details on how we take the wagons."

Artirian would cross his hands and look at each one of his officials. "Soon our group will be organized as well so I expect you need to gain more experience Senior Rats." Then all of the senior Rats would then reply synchronously with "It will be done Leader."

Artirian still looked at the layout then he looked at one of the Senior Rats and then said "I want someone to draw this layout to a map then each one of you Senior rats needs a copy. Am I understood?" then all of the Senior Rats would reply "Yes, Leader it will be done"

Then after that Artirian would say "You are all dismissed and wait for further instructions." All of the Senior Rats and Council Rats would walk towards the door and head out. The only person who remained was Rommel. "Rommel makes sure everyone has a copy before we execute the plan" Then Rommel replied, "it will be done leader." Rommel then quickly heads out of the room.

After that meeting, Artirian heads to the farm depot. The last time he went to that place was the time he was taking a part-time job for a vegetable seller.

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Artirian POV

It was not as bad as I imagine it would be. Those kids will follow me because of my power and on what I have shown them while beating Jonsen last time.

I guess my dream of clearing my family would be a long run but still, this will be a little step for it.

As I walk toward the farm depot I saw Jonsen and a few ragtag groups of teenage kids. Jonsen would walk towards me and look me in the eyes.

His face is still swollen because of my punch. While his arm is fixed with a wooden plank and with some bandage around it.

I looked him through his eyes and as I said "step aside before I make your face unrecognizable" then I would smirk then a few seconds some of his friends would walk towards us and look at me.

"Aren't you the one who beaten Jonsen" the other kid said while looking at me I replied with a nod and then the same kid who said that shouted "WELL THEN WE WILL BEAT YOU UP THEN!"

I would let out a small sigh and quickly punched Johnsen while he is still standing in front of me. Jonsen would fall on the ground in a sitting position while the other teenagers would try to hold me but with no avail.

The other teenagers would be able to give a few punches on my faces but once I hit them back some of them went unconscious.

A few minutes sooner Rommel and a few Rats slowly gathered behind him. Those guys were brought by some of the Senior Rats with that they also want to help me beat up the remaining ragtag teenagers who were still standing but already have bruises, my face already has some bruises and some scratches from their nails.

As I look at them and I smirked and then said "What are you guys doing there are you just going to watch" as I said that I would laugh.

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The group made a strange move as they all began to charge ahead in. And as the clash collides more and more ragtag groups would come. Soon it became slight chaotic and become a little more chaotic. As soon the other ragtag groups joined in the brawl soon after that, a loud yell stopped the whole fight in the chaotic mess.

Then it was followed by "PATROL GUARDS ARE COMING!" from what Artirian saw it was about twenty patrol guards quickly forming their shields to disperse the groups both the Rats and the ragtag groups. But soon after Johnsen gets up from the mess and runs towards one of the guards and then hands twenty silver coins for the arrest of all the rats that are in the chaotic brawl

Then Artirian called the attention of all Rats near him especially the seniors to take charge in on the guards who looks new and nervous. After a few punches and exchange of kicks through the lines of guards, some of the group would be able to escape but also few got arrested. And the total number of Rats that were arrested is around four.

Artirian was so furious when they came back to the hideout. Soon he then gathers all of the good Senior Rats to a meeting assembly at the hall in the hideout. Artirian then has gathered twelve best Senior Rat members in the group including Rommel which a bit bruised because of the brawl earlier. As Artirian and a few other senior rats planned the escape of their fellow brothers that have been detained.

After a few minutes of preparing for the layout of the detention place, some of the rats have concluded that the Rats would soon move the city that they need larger fame and renown. Artirian and with the other senior rats would have already prepared their armor and some have black coats so that they will not be able to be seen through the dark. The place of the detention for brawls has a few stone walls and a courtyard with a few guards with most of fifteen regulars and a house in the middle of it.

Then Artirian has given a go signal to plan on their time of attack and extraction "Now we have four of our members captured by those corrupted guards, we must get them back so that we can proceed for our major plan which is to move to the city of Moon Scar."