Chapter 128: UFO (2/2)
”Payback is what he says.” Ivy shrugged and slumped in her chair. The group stood there standing so Arthur gestured for them to have a seat. With awkwardness, the group made their selves comfortable.
”As Si had said, public image is important. If we want to be more than just a band of thieves in the public's eyes, we need to prove our principles with actions. That's why I want to use the fortress to aid the army.”
”Weakening the army is beneficial for us,” Zas interjected.
”Yes, but not in the long-run. What use would it be if the kingdom was robbed before we get anything from it?” Arthur shook his head. ”We need to establish a proper public image for later. Right now, the people are untrusting of the royal family.” Arthur paused and looked at Sier.
”What do you think would happen if, a group that opposed the royal family, worked to guarantee the safety of the people?” His words fell on the group.
”The beginning of a rebellion.” Si smiled and crossed his hands. He looked at Arthur knowing that this wasn't Arthur's motive, but an excuse. He still liked his idea nonetheless. This would be a proper beginning toward his dream.
It had taken him some time to see through Arthur's real motives behind things, but he didn't mind. He liked this disguised righteousness that Arthur wore. He would always do things that would benefit him and the others. Ending the war would help the soldiers, but it would also give Mistletoe a real shot.
He didn't act with only his benefit in mind and nor did he act with only others' benefit in mind. He acted while thinking of both. Arthur met his eyes and smiled as well.
”What do you think, Si?” Arthur probed him and he nodded.
”Let's do as you say.”
With this, their next destination was set in stone. Arthur gained access to every rune in the fortress including the high-tier ones, allowing them to cut across landscapes faster than any plane.
In half a day, they were already near the battlefield.
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”We have just received word that the Calamity Spider has been stolen by Mistletoe, a notorious group of thieves that made several debuts in the past over precious resources. We have no idea how they were able to control the fortress, but witnesses have stated that it had flown into the distance half a day ago.” All over the Yalveran Union, the live footage of the war was being watched by the citizens.
From simple farmers to rich companies' CEOs, the events surrounding the war was being monitored by every nation in the world. After all, if the balance gets toppled then it would be the beginning of the fourth World War in modern history.
News of Mistletoe's theft made its way to the ears of even the cavemen living away from civilizations. Without exception, everyone thought they had crossed the line this time. There was so much more at stake that the public demanded every nation to set bounties on the heads of this gang.
The online forums buzzed with activities as theories were constructed around the identity of Mistletoe's members. This wasn't their debut operation as they had already robbed auctions, museums, and their infamous robbery of one of the top guilds in the world two years ago.
However, very little could be found about them. The group was known for its evasion of the law without fail every time it gets on their tails. This way, the game of cat and mouse lasted until the present day.
Now, their actions threatened every nation in the world. If the Ilios Empire manages to conquer the Yalveran Union, their targets would shift to the other nations.
”We have just received footage showing the ongoing war between the two nations.” The news anchor stated before footage of the ongoing war was broadcasted. It could be seen that the cameraman was standing a distance away from the battle as the camera showed bright lights exploding and mountains breaking down.
”Heavens, this is the true might of the awakeners.” The cameraman muttered as he took footage of several figures entangled with each other as they flattened landscapes and beheaded humans.
As the camera was rolling, a shadow was cast over that hindered its view. The cameraman cursed his luck silently for being the target of a giant cloud and looked upward. His jaw dropped as he hurriedly lifted the camera toward the sky. The live broadcast showed a giant dome shape spaceship-looking object covering the sky as it headed toward the battle.
”U-UFO!” The cameraman shouted in terror.