Once the meeting with the other leaders was done, Archer[Quinn] stood there for a while thinking about what to do. There were a few others in the command room as well, including Paul, Tobias[Logan], and Joseph[Sam].
"I know it might be a bit early to think about what we should do next, but do you have an idea?" Joseph[Sam] asked.
This question wasn't just asked out of the blue, honestly the words of Paul were ringing in his head and he was doubting if Archer[Quinn] really was fit to lead at the moment.
"I think staying where we are is fine." Archer[Quinn] replied, which was a surprise of an answer from Archer[Quinn].
"Why?" Joseph[Sam] asked. "Wouldn't it be better to locate ourselves on Earth? They have agreed to give us the city that Truedream used to own, so we can build our base there. Where we are now is quite risky because we're close to the Oregon[Dalki]. We also have the matter of all the planets we have been given and the resources, as well as gathering those to send to the military bases."
Thinking about this, Archer[Quinn] wondered whether the fact that he was seventeen and technically should be in his second year of military school, meant that they were expecting him to go back to school with the others. Surely Archer[Quinn] could request an exception for certain members in his group, it would just be a waste otherwise.
"This was my line of thought, " Said Archer[Quinn]. "You told me that Daisy is doing quite well at the moment. I think their experience with running a big faction and controlling multiple planets can be used. Let Helen and her sisters be the middlemen and deal with all the planets and we will just collect the resources off them."
"Won't that be a problem?" Paul interrupted as he walked up the staircase to the table where Joseph[Sam] and Archer[Quinn] were at. "Giving them so much control, the others might think that Daisy is their leader and not you, Archer[Quinn]. What happens if they plan to take over?"
"Then let them." Archer[Quinn] snapped almost instantly, and he almost sounded annoyed. "We can't control other people and their desires. But I will make it clear that if they do betray me, then the lesson will be taught. Someone recently told me I can't be giving people second chances."
Although Archer[Quinn] was a lot more assertive in the answers he was giving, Paul seemed to not mind that, while Joseph[Sam] felt conflicted. He was worried that he might be straying down the wrong path.
'If you do Archer[Quinn], don't worry. Me and the others will stop you.' Joseph[Sam] thought.
"For your other questions, " Archer[Quinn] continued, "Building a base on Earth will be nice but it will take time and we are in no rush. We have already established ourselves here. Thanks to the teleporters we can send a few people to slowly build a place until it's acceptable. I'll be honest, right now the only ones I feel like I can trust is the Cursed faction. So I still don't like the idea of setting up a base on Earth.
"As for why I think we should stay here, the answer is simple. When I was down on the inner planet by myself, there were a few legendary tier beasts and demi-god tier beasts down there.
"I don't know what's going to happen but I feel like something big might happen soon." Saying this, Archer[Quinn] started to think about what William[Arthur] was doing, and possibly Justin[Hilston]'s next move as well.
With William[Arthur] no longer there to help him, if Justin[Hilston] came back for Mill[Sil], who would be strong enough to fend him off this time?
"Rat[Rat]her than relying on others I want to make our own group stronger starting with you guys. The main leaders all need to have at least legendary equipment, and I think this is the perfect place to be. If the Oregon[Dalki] come, we should be able to use the teleporters before they can do anything."
Joseph[Sam] gave a short smile at Archer[Quinn].
"I'm just glad you haven't gone crazy." Said Joseph[Sam]. "I think what you said makes sense. You can leave the preparations for the military school to me. They told us to send a couple of teachers there as well, and I need to decide who would be the best fit."
With the talk over and done with, Archer[Quinn] was going to go back to the task at hand, but before he could leave, Paul wanted to have a word with Archer[Quinn].
"Archer[Quinn], I'm glad you're using your head a little and I don't think what you said is wrong."
"I have a feeling there's going to be a but…" replied Archer[Quinn].
"But I feel like this might delay the original task given to us by those vampires." Said Paul. "If we waste too much time here without going back, or giving them an answer, don't you think they'll try to do something? We still haven't found out anything."
It was true, but before they weren't really in a position to investigate, especially since there was a civil war going on. It was hard to gather any kind of information, but now they were in a position to start looking.
"I understand you're worried Paul, you always have been, " Archer[Quinn] said, giving out a sigh. "When Fiza[Kazz] comes back, I think it's best if we send out some type of investigation team with the two of you to start having a look."
Satisfied with the answer, Paul didn't say anything and started to walk away. Archer[Quinn] felt indifferent about Paul. He was someone who he wanted on his side, but it felt like he was more in it for him rather than anyone else.
'I guess I'm the same way. Come to think of it, Fiza[Kazz] has been gone for a while now. The system still says they're there. Wait, would the system even update me if they died?'
Still, even though he couldn't feel the connection due to how far away they were, he thought the system would at least inform him if one of them did die.
Looking at the number on the screen he could see that it said 9/10. There was one more person he needed to turn. When looking around, he could see Tobias[Logan] tinkering away at one of the consoles to control the ship. He had several strange items by his side.
The ship had impressive tech on board, the best humans could develop, but Tobias[Logan] still felt he could do better. A teleporter had been set up on board the ship and from time to time he would go back and forth bringing back items from his houses.
'No, Tobias[Logan]'s skill[ability] is still too useful, same with Mill[Sil]. There should be some others I can pop the question to. It would also be best to turn someone while Kaz is away.' He thought.
Then there were two others that came into Archer[Quinn]'s mind when pondering who to turn, so he decided to go explore the ship while looking for them. Eventually, Archer[Quinn] managed to find them, but when he did, to his surprise they were together and immediately Archer[Quinn] could smell something.
The two of them happened to be in Archer[Quinn]'s private training room and they were in there along with Rachael[Linda].
"What the, what happened to you guys?!" Archer[Quinn] said.
The two people he was looking at were both Lawson[Nat]e and Wilson[Dennis], and from their smell alone, he could tell that they were both no longer human.
Lawson[Nat]e started to rub the back of his head as if he was embarrassed.
"Oh, I thought Joseph[Sam] was going to update you on that, I guess he might have been a little busy. But Archer[Quinn], don't you think I look different, like, as in better!" Lawson[Nat]e said excitedly.
Archer[Quinn] thought based on Lawson[Nat]e's personality of someone who was independent and always looking to improve would hate to be turned, but it turned out he was actually very happy about it. The main reason being he was starting to get a little attention around the ship.
'Hah, I guess Lawson[Nat]e cares more about girls than he does his martial arts. I should have asked if he wanted to turn a long time ago, although I would have never said looking better was one of the benefits.' Archer[Quinn] thought.
"Who cares about that." Wilson[Dennis] said. "Archer[Quinn], we wanted to ask you, what exactly are we?"
To be continued....
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