The fact that Simon[Leo] and Gyro[Erin] were currently on the vampire planet was meant to be kept a secret from the others. After all, Simon[Leo] held a high position in the vampire settlement as the tenth family's vampire knight.
If it was any other time, Hulian[Muka] and perhaps Fiza[Kazz] would have questioned what he was even doing here, but the news that he had brought seemed to be more urgent, and with everything going on, what the tenth family were doing seemed to be the least of their worries.
After hearing the news, both Fiza[Kazz] and Hulian[Muka] looked at each other immediately.
"The Oregon[Dalki], you mean they really have returned to this place. This whole matter seems to be getting more complicated by the second." Hulian[Muka] stated. "This is a matter that we may even have to talk to the king about, and at a time like this while everything is happening."
Judging from how Hulian[Muka] spoke, it was almost as if he wasn't surprised that the Oregon[Dalki] had arrived but more so surprised at the timing of the whole thing.
"Why would the Oregon[Dalki] be here? Do you have an idea?" Paul asked.. "From what I have heard from Archer[Quinn], at the moment, they have launched a full attack on the humans. Their leaders and bulk of their forces are tied up, so why bother sending the Oregon[Dalki] here?" Paul questioned.
Although Paul knew about the origins of the Oregon[Dalki] from Archer[Quinn]'s meetings as he informed everyone to keep them up to date on the matter, Paul did not know about specific details.
"I don't know much about the Oregon[Dalki]. Many vampires don't know about them." Fiza[Kazz] answered. "We know that the humans are in a battle against them. Maybe they came back as a type of revenge against us, but who knows."
Most of the leaders did know of the Oregon[Dalki] that included Hulian[Muka], so he was debating how much to tell them or if it would even matter if they did know.
"The Leaders have never really worried about the Oregon[Dalki]. Them coming back here is not too much of a problem. The problem for me is who they might have returned with. For he had left with them, and this is someone who might also be on our suspect list for the missing vampires."
The person who Hulian[Muka] was thinking of, was none other than Blake[Jim].
Hearing this, Simon[Leo] and Gyro[Erin] thought the vampire's arrogance was showing. They knew more about the Oregon[Dalki] and their history compared to the others. When the Oregon[Dlaki] had left the vampire settlement, they were weak. This was most likely why they didn't see the Oregon[Dalki] as a threat.
Of course, none of the leaders were ever worried about the Oregon[Dalki] returning for an attack, and hearing the news of the humans they always considered as weak, losing to their creation was even more reason for them to laugh. Still, with Simon[Leo] and Gyro[Erin] having gone up against the four spike, they knew that the Oregon[Dalki] were strong and no laughing matter, even for the vampires.
"We were unable to see how many Oregon[Dalki] there were, but only two attacked us. We imagine that a group of them must have come. We were also quite far out in the settlement. I think we should take this threat seriously." Simon[Leo] stated. "The Oregon[Dalki] are confident creatures, who would attack if they believed they had the strength to do so, but the fact that they are waiting for something is more worrying in my eyes. If you underestimate the enemy, that could be your biggest downfall."
Not shy with his words as always, Simon[Leo] spoke his mind. He didn't want the foolish actions of those at the top, affect other lives. He had seen this happen too many times before, and even himself.
Despite Simon[Leo] saying all of this, Hulian[Muka] couldn't get out of his mind the first impression he and the other leaders had of the Oregon[Dalki] and thought Simon[Leo]'s worry was too much.
"I think it is best to inform the king, but I will do so after we figure out just who is behind the missing people. We now have another suspect."
It was at that moment that Paul noticed the painful look that was on Fiza[Kazz]'s face.
"It's Charles[Bryce], isn't it, " Paul said. "I can tell."
Shaking her fist, Fiza[Kazz] not answering straight away was enough confirmation for Hulian[Muka] and Paul that they had found their answer.
"Yes…" Fiza[Kazz] said, but she could say no more.
"What's he doing with the people? Why is he taking vampires from each of the families." Hulian[Muka] questioned, but it was clear that she wouldn't say anything else. It had already taken all her will to say yes.
"Fiza[Kazz], you don't have to tell us what your father is doing with those missing people." Hulian[Muka] sighed in defeat. "But I will say this. We will be looking to prosecute the king for the crimes he has committed. When the time comes, your testimony, one from his own bloodline and the first leader, will have a big impact on the verdict and the opinion of the other leaders."
Truth be told, when Fiza[Kazz] said yes, she didn't know what to expect to hear, she had been avoiding the consequences that her father might suffer if his crimes came to light. If the world knew the truth, and knowing what his fate would be, all got a bit too much for her that tears started to roll down her cheeks.
"If…If I agree." Fiza[Kazz] said firmly, making sure they knew she still wasn't entirely on their side. "And I decide to participate in this, then can you promise me one thing. That my father doesn't suffer from execution and is instead put into eternal slumber."
"You know that is not for me to decide, but I promise that I will try to persuade the others as well, " Hulian[Muka] replied.
After saying that, Fiza[Kazz] felt like she was no longer needed and decided to leave out of the window. Nobody called out to her or said anything else.
"It looks like we might be able to move forwards sooner than we thought. Leave the Oregon[Dalki] problem to me. I shall inform the Royal knights and speak to the other leaders about the best course of action. I think at this moment, no matter what we say, Charles[Bryce] will somehow twist it so that this was William[Arthur]'s doing." Hulian[Muka] said, and soon he left, but not before turning around and looking at Gyro[Erin] once more.
With the others gone, Paul was a lot more interested in finding out about the Oregon[Dalki] that Gyro[Erin] and Simon[Leo] encountered. So he heard the rest of the details from them.
"I was just about to contact Archer[Quinn]. I have to tell him about the council's order, and maybe the Oregon[Dalki] being here means something." Paul said. "What about you two? Will you be staying here? I fear that something bigger might happen, and honestly, it would be great to have someone of your strength by my side."
Simon[Leo] looked towards Gyro[Erin]. His task was complete. Now even though they were in the vampire settlement and in a castle full of vampires, Gyro[Erin] didn't seem to have this urge to kill. At least it wasn't very strong.
"I think you are right, " Simon[Leo] said. "If Archer[Quinn] is unable to come here, then I think we might be more helpful here than there. However, that is also the reason why we must go. We will be back as soon as possible to help you out."
The reason for Simon[Leo] saying this was because he wanted to meet up with Alex, so his and Gyro[Erin]'s weapons could be made and then they would return.
"Very well. I will be waiting for your return."
At the moment, Archer[Quinn] could be seen on a green meadow against three Oregon[Dalki]. The first one attacked with a thigh kick, but a shadow was soon raised blocking the attack. Another of the Oregon[Dalki] had thrown a fist towards his head.
The shadow tried to move to the position, but it was too slow, so Archer[Quinn] instead lifted his arm, blocking the attack to his head, then went and grabbed onto it, piercing its skin with his fingers. Next, using a flash step, he got in close to Oregon[Dalki]'s body, shielding himself from the other two, and punched it directly in the gut.
Green blood spewed from its mouth, and the Oregon[Dalki] were no longer attacking.
"What are you doing?" The Oregon[Dalki] said, bent over.
"I know, sorry, it was just instinct, " Archer[Quinn] replied. To be more precise, the one who had responded at this moment was Odom[Vincent], who was in Archer[Quinn]'s body.
Archer[Quinn] was able to obtain three Marked once again, currently each of them at the one spike stage. What the two of them were doing now was training for both of them.
Archer[Quinn] wanted to get more in tune with fighting while using the other two as puppets. In turn, he thought the fighting would allow the Oregon[Dalki] to get stronger as they got injured. However, there was a second part to this training as well, and that was training Odom[Vincent].
After being with Odom[Vincent], Archer[Quinn] had come to learn of the struggles he had while in his body, so they thought this would be good training for them both. This way, Odom[Vincent] could learn how to use the shadow powers more efficiently in a fight, and Archer[Quinn] could improve the Oregon[Dalki].
"Hey, I think you're getting a call!" Odom[Vincent] shouted.
Hearing this, Archer[Quinn] no longer was in control of their Oregon[Dalki] and went to his own body. When he saw who the call was coming from, he was pretty surprised.
"Archer[Quinn], this is Paul. There's something I need to tell you…."
To be continued........
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