A group of over sixty people gathered on the street in front of an abandoned house. Blake stood there staring at the group, knowing that many of them might not make it all the way back. Such a group was too big and would be a big target, but he still vowed to himself to try to keep them alive. The people here ranged from all ages, from young to old. He knew most of them were hoping for a better life.
He looked at Mack, who was handing out guns to the men and women who were able to handle them, and felt slightly more relieved. As long as they can point and shoot, then maybe they would all have a chance.
"Alright, I won't go into some long, drawn-out speech. Stay on your toes. If you hear or see a dragon, do not scream or yell. Being as quiet as possible is the only way to stay alive. If you scream, you will not only be bringing death upon yourselves but us as well. Let's go!" Blake did not let anyone ask him any questions as he began walking forward, Lillia and Tina at his side.
Mack looked at Blake and shook his head, but he knew what Blake said was true. It was just that the kid had no delicacy. He turned and looked at the people they were protecting who had suddenly been instilled with fear and sighed. "What are you waiting for!? As Blake said, let's go!"
"Hey, Captain, do you think Blake would allow me to join his little harem?" Nicky asked as she watched Blake from behind. She did not know why but she felt the young man drew her attention every time she saw him. Plus, if she could get in with the one who was leading, she might have an easier life as well.
"I wouldn't even try it. Those two girls might rip you to shreds. They are just as powerful as he is. I told you what I saw in the meeting with the General. Don't push your luck. Well… It might be different if you can catch his eye, but he only seems to have an eye for the two girls next to him." Mack replied, causing Nicky to purse her lips.
"Humph! I think I have enough sex appeal…. All the guys in our squad keep trying to sneak peeks at me…" Nicky mumbled, but this only got a laugh from Mack.
"They only take peeks because only you and Gale are the only females around in our squad. And don't think I don't know what you have been doing with them for extra bits of food. No one is stupid." Mack looked at her with a stern expression. "Play your games with those you know. Do not try to step in where you do not belong. If you are looking for a fuck then do it with the guys like you have been. Otherwise, you might not even know how you died."
"You can't even sugar coat it a little bit!?" Nicky stomped her feet. She was a pretty girl, but she sold her dignity just for food, and since then, she has kept doing it. It was her choice, and no one forced her to.
"Nicky, no one wants a slut." Gale said as she came up and patted her on the back. "Well, the guys in our squad do, but well, you know how it is."
"Don't talk shit just because you are with the captain!" Nicky yelled out.
"Can you shut the fuck up!?" Blake stopped dead in his tracks and turned and looked at Nicky. "We haven't even got ten fucking feet, and you are already screaming. If you want to die, then fuck off and do it somewhere else!"
Nicky felt a heavy killing intent pressed on her. She stared at the three people in front of her and realized she really messed up. All thoughts of trying to seduce Blake went right out the window. "S-Sorry."
"Sorry doesn't mean shit. Just keep the mouth shut so we can make it back in one piece. It's not just you who wishes to live." Blake said with a snort before turning back around and walking forward once more. He just wanted to get back as soon as possible. The time for the age of magic was close at hand, and he had no idea how many of these people would be able to evolve. He only knew that once it began, everyone who had not evolved would need to be separated.
"Lillia, you made holding cells in the base, right?" Blake asked.
"Mmmm… Each one has a barrier set up to keep what's inside from escaping. You plan to use them for the evolution process, right?" Lillia understood that Blake wanted to protect everyone who had yet to evolve.
"Mmm…. When we get back, I want you to help Rob's daughters evolve. I will help Rob. they should be fine with how much wyvern meat they have eaten." Blake could only hope that the Darrling family would be successful. He liked the three as they reminded him of what was most important. Sticking together….
"Hmmm… You want to help them out a lot. Are you sure you are not gunning for those two girls? They are cute but…." Lillia narrowed her eyes at Blake, trying to read him, but he only rolled his eyes in return.
"I tell you the same thing I told Rob, if they still like me in the future after they have gotten to know me better then I would talk to you two girls about it. Plus, wasn't it just you two the other day talking about adding more girls?" Blake said as he pinched Lillia's waist.
Lillia swatted his hand away as she said: "Me talking about it and you talking about it are two different things. But those two, huh? They are cute and should be virgins."
"What does being a virgin have to do with it?" Blake asked.
"If they are not virgins, then they are not allowed to join! It is that simple! I will not allow my man to fuck some already used girl!" Lillia replied righteously. All the men behind them looked at Nicky, who had thoughts about joining Blake's group early. She quickly lowered her head, wishing she could find a hole to crawl in.
