325 Coinciding, The Generals Decision, The Unneccessary News and the Incoming Enemies (1/2)
Day 54 – 3:42 PM – General's Office, North District, Bay City Settlement, Pasay City, Metro Manila
Inside the office, General Miguel Perez were together with his children, Raphael, Gabriel and Angeline, future daughter-in-law, Teresa Cruz, and the two females entitled as the female devils in the settlement, the mother and daughter Alicea Mae and Paula Mae Clarence.
Normally, the statements of the members of the alliance led by Senator Estrada would be questionable. Both fortunately and unfortunately however, the presence of Alicea and Paula during their statements had proven that they were not lying. Because of that, the military had to take their statements with all seriousness.
This time, General Perez took everyone here in his office for a serious discussion.
”I want all of you to be cautious for the next few days.”
General Miguel Perez spoke.
”Dad, is it because of Senator Estrada?”
First Lieutenant Rafael asked.
”That is right.” The general sighed. ”We had just confirmed that the ones backing him came from Auraboros.”
Auraboros, it was an underground organization that had activities around the world though most of these activities were crime related. There were even instances that their organization was confirmed to be funding terrorist groups and criminal syndicates.
There was not much known about this organization aside from a story where the organization was eradicated before. Unfortunately, like one of the words that made up the name of their organization, Ourboros, their end was just another beginning. The next time their organization appeared after the fall, they already had influence in different parts of the world.
The worst thing however, there were rumors that a lot of members of this organization were not human at all. There was no confirmation to this as their organization was too slippery for the authorities of different countries but this rumor was still being believed by a lot of people that knew about their organization or had dealings with them.
Now, that very same organization was standing behind Senator Estrada and that was a total bad news for the military in Bay City.
Also before they lost communication with the Port of Real Settlement in Real Quezon, they received the report of a crime settlement called Death Valley. The worst thing about that report was that the so called crime settlement was led by and founded by the international drug lord, Adrik Volkov. From the international secret reports the General knew, there was an assumption that Adrik Volkov had connections with Auraboros.
Auraboros being active in the Philippines this time was not a good sign. Starting with the plan to kill Mei Xiao while thinning their manpower and to how Senator Estrada tried to raise his influence in Bay City after that, it was safe to assume that Auraboros would want to take control of Bay City while staying in the dark.
Normally, the military had high chance to thwart Senator Estrada's plans but with the performance of the robed people that abducted Mei Xiao, the chance for the military to fail was raised.
”We are currently preparing to confront Senator Estrada and it will be finished by tomorrow. During that time, Angeline, Paula, Gabriel and also you Alicea, all of you will be put in the maximum security area in the laboratory. Rafael, you and your squad will be tasked of guarding everyone. There will be other elite squad that will be present there but their duty is to protect our scientist and their families.”
”Dad, for you to arrange all that, would something huge happen?”
Gabriel asked.
”The possibility is high.” General Perez nodded. ”Although their camp made it as discreet as possible, they seemed to be gathering their forces into a single area. Senator Estrada also left his residence and stayed in a rented warehouse yesterday. The very same place where their forces are gathered.”
”Dad, can't we help you? Especially me, I'm a Mutator now.”
Angeline chimed in.
”Angeline, I appreciate the offer but no. Our enemies this time were not the mindless infected but actual intelligent people. Since I, the General led this whole settlement, it will be likely for them to target you instead to get hold of me. In the first place, the reason you became a Mutator is still questionable.”
”You kids shouldn't give the General more headaches and just follow his instructions.” Alicea spoke. ”He is doing his best for everyone. Don't try to hold him back.”
Hearing that, the three children of General Perez went silent. Although it as true, they found it hard to accept.
”What about you dad?”
Angeline asked.
”Don't worry. I won't be put in danger just because of this. I'm the leader of the settlement so my soldiers won't try to put me in front.”
While they were discussing inside the room, the door was knocked.
”Enter.”
General Perez allowed the person knocking to enter and it was a soldier.
The soldier saluted and spoke.
”Sir, sorry for the intrusion in your meeting with your family but we have an urgent matter.”
”What is it?”
General Perez frowned. He hoped that it was not bad news.
”We have reestablished connection with the military settlement in Quezon. We had General Faustino on the other line and he is requesting for you.”
”Is that so?”
The General sighed in relief. He panned his eyes to everyone inside the room.
”Just go Dad, we can continue this later.”
Angeline pushed her father out of the room with a bitter smile.
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Day 54 – 4:02 PM – Military Communications Head Quarters, North District, Bay City Settlement, Pasay City, Metro Manila
General Perez hurriedly made his way towards the communications room which was quite a distance from his office.
”This is Bay City Officer-In-Charge General Miguel Perez.”
”Miguel, it's been a while.”
”Yes, it's been a while General Faustino. Is what you had just told my men true?”
”All of it is true.”
The two generals spoke about the recent events in both settlements. Since the two was close being a mentor and student before, the two spoke casually rather than using military communication protocols. General Perez was surprised to hear that Death Valley Settlement was no more.