123 Factions pt2 (2/2)

”So Draig, where have you been all this time” asked Yuki surprisingly starting the conversation.

”Training to use my Avatar” answered Draig simply causing the girl to nod in understanding.

”So how was your time staying with the Emperor, I bet you got to see lots of amazing things in the capital” continued Ari which seemed to sour Draig's mood.

”It was as expected of a bunch of stuck up mortals” stated Draig obviously still holding a grudge over being locked up for a petty power struggle.

”So tell me about these Factions, what are they and why does the Academy allow them” asked Draig suddenly causing Keiko to smile as this appeared to be her moment to shine.

”Well simply put, a Faction is a group that aligns under a single goal” started Keiko causing Draig to look at her derisively.

”I know what a Faction is, I mean what is the point of Factions here. This is just a school, it's not like this will mean anything after you leave” stated Draig in annoyance.

”That's where your wrong, many of the Dynasties from today can trace their origins back here to the Deva Academy. It's the safest place for one to build their forces without fear of being annihilated, well except for by other Factions that is.” stated Keiko with a look of superiority for knowing something Draig didn't.

”Then what your saying is that you wish to overthrow a particular Dynasty, how cowardly” snorted Draig though he had to admit it had its merits.

Keiko hugged indignantly hearing Draig's words and was about to start berating him when she remembered the goal at hand.

'Gotta recruit, gotta recruit, gotta recruit' reapeated Keiko mentally like a mantra.

She desperately needed a potential powerhouse in her corner because her Faction had been dwindling as former members went on to form their own Factions leaving her behind in pursuit of their own dreams of grandeur. If she could rope in Draig then perhaps she would have a chance of taking over some of the other factions through a duel but at the very least she may be able to recruit more members with a backing like his. Just the sight of his Avatar would make people want to submit.

This thought caused her to start chuckling cruelly as she thought about the traitors she wanted to get revenge on.

”I am wondering how you managed to rope Ari, Yuki, and the rest of the Heirs from their city into following you. It is quite obvious that your power is negligible at best” commented Draig causing Keiko to scowl and reach towards her own weapon which Draig hadn't seen until now. A large knife tat was hidden well behind her back.

”I would be careful who you bare your fangs at, some people don't mind a good slaughter” chuckled Draig as cruelty danced in his eyes and his legion began dancing above him as if asking for him to do it.

Keiko grit her teeth and sheathed the knife as she knew Draig wasn't someone she could stand against.

”Draig, we can't let you disgrace our faction leader” grunted Ari though Yuki didn't speak and seemed to be on the opposite end of the spectrum.

This caught Keiko and Ari by surprise as usually Yuki would be the first to stand up when Keiko was threatened.

”It seems this was a mistake, I will be taking my leave now. Do not come sniffing around my Dorm again or I will not act as kindly as I have today” stated Draig, he didn't wish to involve himself with their group. This Keiko girl was too rash and too weak to be of any worth in a leadership position, it would be best to distance himself though this did give him a few ideas on some of his other plans for the future.

'Faction huh' chuckled Draig returning to his room