Niang's suggestion was causing great ruckus in the Lethal Bite Clan's headquarters. The Elders were looking at each other, wondering if his suggestion was genuine. It was something none of them had come up with before nor thought it was something even possible.
"Someone, a Divine being, if we could make contact with them and really do that, then all the clans would do such a thing; there is no reason for them to even listen to us in the first place," one of the Elders complained.
He was a bit disappointed in the great Niang's plan after everything he had heard.
"Do you really think that I would come up with a solution that I was unable to complete?" Niang replied. "I would not want to look like a fool; I would never speak up in front of everyone."
"I have my ways; of course, I can contact those from the Divine realm, and I have a way they can help us."
There was a whisper among them as they discussed the options. Even if this was viable in some ways, it seemed dangerous. A Divine being coming down would have the strength of a top-tier middle-stage warrior at best, due to the world restrictions.
It was still enough to eliminate the clan if they were to anger them, and just because they might have once been from the Clan didn't mean they would be obliged to help.
They were more concerned about the affairs in the realm that they actually lived in.
"I know you might not be open to discussing your methods out in the open since this is your plan, but please expand on a few of the queries we have," Conner said. "Why would a Divine being even help us?"
"Right, this is the greatest difficulty, correct?" Niang replied. "Other clans have had successful attempts at contacting the Divine realm, but why would they help us? Well, let's just say I have a way that whoever comes down, they are able to utilize their full power here."
"I'm sure this offer for them would be more than rewarding. Many of those in the Divine realm would accept this deal. I hear that for some, it is a difficult life for them in the other realm."
"However, if they had the full strength of their power in a place like this, then they would easily be able to have free rein in this world. I'm sure they will feel indebted to us and help us when the time comes; this will not only let us compete with the other factions but help us in the overall conquest of the entire continent."
There were quite a few people in the room that had worked with Niang before, and they took his words as truth. If he said that this was something he would do, then certainly it was something that he could do.
However, there were risks in his plans, and it was the same with Harbour as well.
"We have two solutions on the table; both of them have their flaws at the moment. Harbour needs to bring more proof that his recruitment is strengthening the clan.
"Meanwhile, Niang's plan is mostly theory. We need you to make sure that this is an option. I would like to ask those in favor of Niang's plan to raise their hand, and those in favor of Harbour's plan to raise theirs."
For most at the table, it wasn't whose plan they thought was better, but who they had already made alliances with.
If they were to stick with a certain individual, what positions they would get in return within the clan and the powers.
There were few that were impartial. At that point though, the sides were equally split.
"Very well, both of you, bring results of your plans to the table next week. We can't delay any longer; after that, we will select the new leader of the Lethal Bite Clan and go ahead with their idea," Conner announced.
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With Charlotte using her magic, she was able to detect lingering pieces of magic through the city. She continued to move through the districts as she could feel her magic growing stronger in certain areas.
Until it had eventually led to a large manor. There was an iron gate in front, which blocked them just outside of the front garden full of weeds.
Then on the other side of the garden, was the manor in question. Right now, they were standing on the stone pavement and realized something.
"There's no one in this area of the city. It seems like it's run down or something," Charlotte commented.
"I'm sure Anna would tell us the history, like this was the old part of the city before they built the new part. Perhaps a part of the city before the clan took over. We are quite far from the mountains as well, as far as we can be," Himmy commented. "So you're sure that you can sense there magic being in there, right?"
"I'm positive. So what do you want to do? Should we head in and try to save the mage ourselves?" Charlotte asked.
"No," Himmy replied. "We will do as the clan asked us to. We will report back to them, saying that we have confirmed the member of Alter to be here.
"It's been a few days since he's disappeared, so an hour or so won't hurt; he will still be here."
"But what if they kill him in that time? Shouldn't we focus on saving them now that we know they're here?"
"This could be our only chance at finding out the truth of the whole matter," Himmy explained. "For one, just because you can feel magic doesn't mean he is still alive."
"As for the second matter, if we find him, we won't confirm finding out who is behind this whole thing. If we inform the Clan, I want to see how they react, and we can try to find out why the clan was behind this whole matter."
Charlotte didn't like this part of Himmy, willing to sacrifice lives to complete the case. She didn't agree with him but knew he wouldn't be convinced, and he was her leader.
Heading back to where they had come from, they had entered the main base of the Lethal Bite Clan and informed the same man as before.
"I promise we will get our best people on it," the man said.
In response to this, Charlotte and Himmy decided to head to the manor before the Lethal Bite Clan team would get there, to see just who it was that they would be sending.
At the barracks, the new recruits had joined and had been given their uniforms. They went through a presentation of sorts that explained the duties of the clan, as well as the chain of command of who they would follow.
Also, where they needed to be at each time, every day, for their orders. Right now, all of them were getting changed into the Lethal Bite Clan uniform inside the barracks buildings.
Meanwhile, Bargo, as well as the head assessor Ivor, had just finished the paperwork when he had received an odd call.
"Are you sure… you want us to do this?" Ivor replied. "No sir… we will get it done for you."
Hanging up the receiver, Niang turned to Bargo at his side.
"What's wrong?" Bargo asked.
"They just asked us to take the new recruits on a mission… telling us to rescue someone trapped in the old Stone Estate. It's a bit odd, as we don't tend to get these types of missions," Ivor explained.
Bargo stretched out his hands.
"I guess it was right to have a look at these barracks in the first place; it seems interesting things are occurring."
"Yes, what is even odder is the fact that they want us to take the new recruits, the wanderers of all things... but I guess if the two of us were to go with them, there would be no problems," Ivor replied.
Just as he was about to get up, the receiver went off again. Picking it up, his tone of voice was a lot more stern, and his body shot straight up.
"Sir Harbour, of course, I am happy to answer you," Ivor said.
"I have no doubt that you must have just received a request right now. I need you to do me a favor; you have to make sure,no matter what, that you complete this mission with the new recruits."
"Certainly, sir!" Ivor replied, and the call shortly hung up after that.
Strange things were occurring one after the other, and Ivor had no idea why.
"That was a call from the base?" Bargo asked.
"Yes, they wanted us to complete this mission no matter what, but if they wanted to, it makes no sense that they are also forcing us to use those useless no-name recruits."
"Don't worry, those recruits are talented; you should know. Is your back feeling any better?" Bargo winked.
Little did Ivor know, Niang, back at the main base, had received information about everything.
"At first, I was a little startled to get a report that someone was looking for an individual, and it led them to the Stone Estate," Niang commented. "But it does not matter. Harbour will send in the new wanderers that have been recruited to complete the task.
"However, they will certainly fail, and all of them will be eliminated. He is just doing my job for me. This is killing two birds with one stone."
"My task will be complete, and Harbour's wanderers will all be eliminated."
