Chapter 250 - Reorganize (2/2)

Laz was unaware of how much his viewpoint had changed thanks to his experiences. In terms of modern society, he was the one with the weird ideas and the thinking of Julia and her guild were far more normal.

But there was a price to pay and that price is weakness.

The minute they fought someone who honestly didn't care about their lives was the day that they would leave this world.

”Things are still far too peaceful...” Laz said out loud but to himself.

Looking at the faces of Julia's guild group, he could see that they weren't convinced. That was fine though. Actions always spoke louder than words.

”So tell me. Who is the strongest person here?” Laz asked, already knowing the answer based on his spiritual sense.

”Julia...”

”Boss?”

”I meant, in the entire room.” Laz didn't think they would limit it to their group.

Julia was the first one to answer.

”See that guy talking to Greg right now? His name is Damien. Out of everyone here, he wasn't the first to enter the foundation realm, but after a few spars, both public and private, he is the one that people say is the strongest. If it wasn't for the fact that there are at least eight others who are also in the foundation realm, then he would be the leader without question. But no matter how strong he is, he can't beat everyone else.”

”Ah, makes sense.” Laz was actually a bit confused. From his inspection, although Damien seemed to be strong, he was, at most, the second strongest. It was actually one of the females sitting in the main group that had a stronger signature. Not only that, the others would sometimes look at her like they were slightly fearful of her, including Damien.

”Who is that woman next to Damien by the way? His girlfriend?” Laz asked, changing the subject.

”Remi?” The shorter girl asked, following Laz's line of sight.

”Remi? Oh. Yeah. Her. No, she is just one of the foundation realm members who hangs around all of them. Since they respect her strength, she is basically by herself. But even then, the group seems to keep her close.” Julia said after seeing who Laz was asking about.

'There is so much power struggling going on here... no wonder their is no unity. Still, from the looks of things, Remi seems to now be in charge...'

”Alright. CUT THE MUSIC.” Damien stood up and yelled, causing the DJ to cut the music.

”I'm sure all of you are wondering why we gathered here tonight. Well, it's to announce a new unity within the council. We have decided that it's getting too dangerous to keep going the way we are and now is the time to unite. With the church growing stronger, people missing off the streets and those bitches along with the Vodun not doing a damn thing, we are forced to make some changes to protect ourselves. Therefore, from this point on, we are going to be drafting members from the smaller and weaker groups into the larger groups. AS of tonight, you will all have assigned leaders who's orders you will be expected to follow without question or risk being targeted by the entire council!”

”WHAT THE F.U.C.K?”

”ARE YOU KIDDING?”

”THIS ISN'T WHAT WE CAME HERE FOR.”

”WE ARE SUPPOSE TO WORK TOGETHER!”

Obviously the various groups shouted out their anger at this. They had joined the council to provide protection to themselves and their parties. That didn't mean they wanted to be treated like solders to be moved around at will. And listen without question? What the hell did that mean?

”NOW NOW. I understand some of you may be hesitant to accept this and we will allow you all the chance to leave right now,” Damien said with a smile. Causing some of the shouting to die down. More than one group of people started getting up from their tables, intent on leaving.

Julia made no move however, her expression as dark as night.

”Of course, if you were to leave now, there is no telling what might happen to you in the future. Remember that all of you came here with the fear that the government was going to take you away. Or that you would be hunted down by members of the church. That was the reason you originally came here, correct? What happens when you no longer have the protection of the group? You should really think this through,” Damien said with a serious yet caring face.

It was a threat, plain and simple. They weren't going to let anyone leave.