43 Secret Revealed (2/2)
”Are they able to track us using ALIC?”
”No, the space stone in ALIC isn't strong enough.It actually has to draw on the power of the space stone you are close to in order to transmit the location. ALIC was primarily designed so humans can get stronger using essence. It also worked as an anchor for those that were chosen for specific locations. It only has one other function that I will tell you about in a moment.”
Morrow took a deep breath, ”Now let's move on to the important part. Certain people like myself were chosen to run human settlements which while creating a place for humans to live, will also retrieve space stones. Using a specific verbal command ALIC will allow a person to see the space stones in the folds of space that normally would be impossible to see. I am also allowed to pass on the command to people who agree to retrieve the space stones. If you agree, on top of your usual Captain duties, you can lead the retrieval team I will set up. From what we know so far, space stones tend to show up in areas that are considered very dangerous. They are almost always guarded by a high level beast since the fluctuations of the stones appear to benefit them. While it is dangerous, you will be rewarded for it. From what I understand the government will give people involved in retrieving space stones points that can be used in exchange for captured beasts that are known to give you specific abilities and high essence. The rest of the team will think the points are for a monster hunt. However, the team leader and Lord will know its for the space stone and will receive more points than the rest of the team.”
In the past these hunts were known as [Boss Hunts] and you had to be an elite of a city to even get a chance to join a team. Many of humanities greatest figures had once been a member of these teams which will eventually be called Battle Teams . Every recognized city had at least one battle team and some had more. In the future these battle teams will fight each other once a year in the human capital to decide a cities rank. Of course this system won't be fully developed and go public for about another three years. In the past I had thought this was to push humans to improve and inspire them. Now I realize there was a deeper purpose behind it.
After taking a moment to consider everything. I said, ”I accept the position.”
This entire revelation made it a little more difficult to kill Morrow and take over Black Lion Village. There are more parts involved than I was originally aware of. However, now I know and he revealed it with his own mouth. Unfortunately, just knowing these doesn't currently give me anymore leverage to kill him and take over. I still have to develop a force that can help me takeover his. I need backing that can shelter me from his dad's retaliation. I need to learn more about his responsibilities and how he communicates with the new government so I can smoothly take over his role without alarming them. Most importantly I need to get stronger. If I had enough strength nothing else would matter. I lose nothing and stand to gain a lot by becoming the Battle Team Leader.
I haven't decided where I stand regarding The United Human Federation though. They did give every human access to ALIC which has made us stronger and given us a chance to survive. However, when they chose who to put where they essentially said some lives aren't as important as others which I can't agree with. Also, I still don't know what the their true purpose is for gathering the space stones. For now all I can do is continue to deceive Morrow and take it step by step.
Morrow was greatly pleased after I accepted. He said, ”Great! It may be a while before we get any locations for space stones since most humans aren't strong enough to reach areas they are found in yet. Also I will need to hold competitions to find members. The United Human Federation said I have about a year before they expect people to start finding the stones. The only thing I am suppose to reveal to people on retrieval teams is that they will be rewarded for killing certain monsters the government designates. Only the team leader can use the command to see the stones and be told the true purpose and they have to be sworn to secrecy. They specifically stated that anyone caught divulging the secret will be hunted and killed along with their family and anyone else on or in charge of that team.”
I nodded my head, ”I understand. There is no chance someone find's out from me.”
”As long as you understand. This is an important mission that can make us both immensely powerful and wealthy. Together we brothers can rule the world.” He stood and placed his hand on my shoulder.
”Ready to become Captain? We can shelve the topic of the space stones for a while. I will pass you the command to see them when we get the team finalized. It's useless till then anyway. Let's go to the ceremony. I'm ready for everyone else to know about my little brother.”
Morrow had a huge grin as he stared off into space. I'm sure he thought he looked inspiring and regal. I was a little shocked at how effective my plan to gain his trust worked. In the end he was only a 22 year old young man who apparently enjoyed playing the role of a big brother.