39 Short Confrontation * (2/2)

”Not right now, we have some guesses though. It may be a new type of mineral, a metal that distorts the gravity around it. Unfortunately, the machines we have struggled when we dig, it seems the gravity is much more intense below ground, which is why we guessed it's a mineral. There is also the slight possibility of it being some unique beast, but the chance of that is low”.

”So why are you sending us to the island?” Zoe asked.

”Because we want to know what's on there, whether or not it could become a new training ground for the talented, or if we could cultivate it and mine minerals there”.

”So you want to conquer it,” Simon said.

”Essentially,” James responded.

”Why don't to conquer it yourselves? Why get us involved?” Georgia asked.

”Because you are much stronger than any of our soldiers, as such, we hope you cooperate with us and explore the island,” James said.

”Sure,” Lachlan said.

Everyone stared at him, Simon questioned his decision ”You're just going to accept it so easily?”

”Well that's what I came here for, I don't see the point of going back now. In addition, this might be the perfect training ground for me,” Lachlan explained.

A few were stunned by his response, sure this could be the perfect training ground, but it could also be his grave. The others that weren't stunned agreed with him, this wasn't the time to be waiting, if they could get ahead of the crowd and become the strongest they could very well take control of the world. Though that isn't what any of them want, as it'll be too troublesome.

”Yeah, I agree with Lachlan,” Joe said.

”I second that,” Zoe said.

Although Lachlan wasn't sure, it appears that Joe and Zoe may be siblings, though he doesn't really care too much about that.

”Alright, anyway, we leave in half an hour, you'll be riding a boat to the island and don't worry, the boat's going to be escorted by our soldiers. You could all go to the main area, someone will be there with some camping gear for you all to use,” James said.

”I have a better suggestion,” said Phoebe mysteriously, ”Meet at the shore, our ride will be waiting there”.

Phoebe quickly left the room before anyone could ask anything, the rest of the group followed along.

Inside the room, only the superiors were left, with James still standing in front of the television.

”Suppose that went pretty good,” James said.

Outside everyone left to go to the main area, they wandered around for a bit before quickly realising they were lost.