With a sense of awe and satisfaction, Rudy hovered in the air, his gaze sweeping across the vast expanse before him. On the left side stood the thousands of test subjects he had saved from the clutches of the clandestine facility. Their faces bore the marks of suffering, yet hope shone in their eyes. They looked up to him with reverence and gratitude, their lives forever changed by his intervention.
On the right side stood the mythical creatures, majestic and awe-inspiring. They possessed an air of ancient wisdom and strength that transcended time itself. Rudy felt a deep connection to these beings, for they, too, had suffered under the facility's cruel experiments. But now, they stood beside him as allies, united in their shared purpose to rebuild and seek justice.
As Rudy surveyed the scene, a thought crossed his mind.
'Was I in the same facility?' he wondered.
Rudy had seen the faces of the scientist who experimented on him, but he couldn't find them there. There were many possibilities; it could be that those scientists were hired a few years later or they were on leave.
It could also be that Rudy was in a different facility and there are many other such facilities where the humans are being experimented on with the genes of the beings of the other races.
Rudy realized that this was not the end of his search for the super gene facilities. The battle he had fought was only the beginning, for there were countless others still suffering, trapped in the clutches of oppression.
With a gentle descent, Rudy landed gracefully amidst the gathered survivors. His presence commanded respect and fear.
"What should we address you as, O Saviour?" they asked.
"You can call me Rudy."
One of the Human Test Subjects: Rudy, words cannot express the gratitude we feel for what you have done. You saved us from a life of torment and despair. We owe you our lives.
One of the Mythical Beings: Indeed, Rudy. We mythical beings have been trapped and used for nefarious purposes. Your intervention has granted us freedom and a chance to reclaim our true selves. We are forever indebted to you.
Rudy: Please, there's no need for gratitude. I could not stand by and let innocent lives suffer. It was my duty to help, to bring justice to this despicable organization.
Although What Rudy said was true, there was more to it.
A human stepped forward with a mixture of awe and gratitude on his face and calmly said, "Rudy... I am grateful for what you've done. To think that we were on the brink of death, and now we have a chance at life again... It's incredible."
A warm smile graced Rudy's face as he heard that.
"You risked everything to save us, even knowing the truth about our condition. We pledge our unwavering loyalty to you, Rudy. We will fight by your side until the end," another human said.
Rudy nodded in appreciation.
A mythical creature bowed respectfully and uttered, "Oh, mighty Lord, we owe you our lives and our eternal gratitude. You have freed us from the clutches of darkness and granted us the chance to reclaim our ancient glory."
The beings of the myth didn't need proof. Somehow, deep down, they knew that the entity standing in front of them was none other than the Legendary Lord.
Rudy extended a hand in a gesture of humility and said, "You honor me with your words. I did what I had to. As yours and everyone's Lord, I had to put an end to this."
Another Mythical Creature, her voice filled with reverence, stepped forward and meekly said, "We pledge our loyalty to you, Lord. We will lend our powers and wisdom to your cause to ensure a better world for all. You have shown us the path to redemption."
Rudy turned to the humans and declared something concerning to them.
His voice softened as he addressed the gathered humans, the weight of the truth heavy in his words. He explained that their bodies had been subjected to intense genetic experimentation, resulting in severe mutations that posed a threat to their lives.
It was a harsh reality they had to face, but Rudy was determined to offer them a chance at survival.
He then turned to the mythical being's side and added, "You don't have to worry. Your bodies are already in the process of healing themselves, thanks to my powers. But the humans aren't as lucky."
"Then use your powers to save us, too!"
"What do we have to do in order to live?"
"Can't you help us?"
"Does that mean we will die, regardless?"
"What was the point of saving us, then?"
The humans began to yell and beg for help as they caused a ruckus.
CLAP!
With a loud clap, Rudy made them silent.
"I have a proposal for all the human test subjects present here."
He made them an offer: if they swore a loyalty oath to him, if they placed their trust in his powers and leadership, he would use his time manipulation powers to halt the progression of their mutations.
It would require their unwavering loyalty and cooperation, as well as their commitment to the cause they now fought for.
They fell silent as the humans grappled with this revelation. Fear, uncertainty, and desperation mingled in their eyes.
One of the humans stepped forward, crossing arms and staring at Rudy with skepticism. "I don't trust you. You are more dangerous than the people from the facility. You hold so much power, it's terrifying. How do we know you won't turn against us?"
Rudy looked into the man's eyes and responded, "I understand your concerns, but I assure you that my intentions are pure. I have dedicated my life to fighting for justice and protecting those in need. I ask for your trust, for together, we can accomplish far more than we ever could alone."
'Not entirely true, but I don't mean any harm to them so long as they don't mess with me,' Rudy uttered inwardly.
