178 Atlanta, Georgia (2/2)
The group of soldiers broke further into cold sweats as their hands were slightly shaking. They had already heard many stories and achievements that Bloodied Wings has under their name, some of which are inconceivable by any military force. It would be suicidal to challenge any organisation with that many achievements, whether it by taking on a group of intelligent beasts and winning, or just straight up taking on the military force head-on and leaving unscathed.
Obviously, although they tried to keep it on the low. When the corpse of two intelligent beasts suddenly appear in the markets, just when the Bloodied Wings were there and fought it didn't take a genius to connect the dots. And as for taking on the military, that was done singlehandedly by Lachlan at the beginning of the organisation's origin. Although the Sea Guardians didn't attack, just the fact that Lachlan was able to escape unscathed after all the damage he had done was enough to prove his strength.
”Yes, that's certainly alright,” The woman leader replied as she attempted to keep her calm. However, she felt as though her heart was about to burst out of her chest due to all the blood it was pumping through her body. ”Please, follow me.”
The female soldier was terrified inside but kept herself externally calm, she led the group into the city through the wall. What revealed was a large, flourishing city with people crowding the streets. Some of those people looked like explorers with their well-defined bodies while others looked like the everyday Joe.
The soldier led them through the streets, weaving through the crowd. Most of them had left their weapons behind on the island, however, they were currently fully decked out in the armour. Their unique armour got them the attention of just about everyone they walked past. People halted their movement and turned their heads to catch a better look.
Fortunately, although some of the more rough and unintelligent people wanted to attempt to steal the armour, they swiftly backed off at the sight of the military squad. Bloodied Wings was the only group willing to go up against any military force, everyone else, especially individuals without backing don't want to even attempt it or think about it.
It didn't take long for them to be presented with a large 5 story building by the edge of the city, on the other side of the city from the island. Already, the group could spot the materials lining up by its side. Long metal pillars alongside wooden planks were stacked next to each other under an outside shelter. Workers with their beasts were moving in a steady flow, undisturbed as the production kept working.
These factories are the reason by Atlanta is one of the most fortified cities. With the massive line of material production that makes use of beasts, they were able to swiftly make the large wall surrounding the city along with the tall apartment buildings.
The entire city was fitted into a circle with a radius of 4 kilometres, the wall went around the entirety of it with turret attached to the top while being manned by plenty of soldiers. This military force also brought comfort to the citizens of Atlanta. Waking up and seeing the force that keeps them protected was something that reassured them of their survival.
The workers, although noticing the group just continued to work at a steady pace, leaving the work environment undisturbed. A man from an office just slightly above the workplace walked on out and down the stairs to greet them all.
”Well, I wasn't told that we would be expecting military guests, you should have given a call so I could prepare some drinks,” The man said in a gentle tone. His body was slim, lacking muscles. His black hair combed back with a cleanly shaven beard. He was currently wearing a full suit and tie, along with that were slim glasses that made his eyes look sharp.
”I wonder who you all are?” He said as he finally took notice of the group fully decked out in showy armour. That's how he thought it was anyway, almost no one wears armour like that and for the ones that do they're just a bunch of cosplayers. 'However, since they've arrived alongside the Land Guardians they might not be as simple as they seem.'
His years in the business made his observant enough to determine whether or not someone was a fake. And although he doubted their armours capabilities, just from the fact the Land Guardians were personally escorting them meant they had some fearful backing.
”Bloodied Wings, we're here in search of high-grade materials to build a multi-story building,” Flynn stepped forward and took out his right hand. The man met and they firmly shook. ”We're building an academy dorm, so we'll need proper materials that won't break after a year. I suppose this should be the right place to get it?”
”You have quite the eye. Indeed, if our company were to claim that we're the second-best material provider no one would claim to be first,” The man said proudly as he puffed his chest out and lightly slammed a closed fist against it. ”We've been in the business for many years and no one doubts our products.”
Suddenly they heard a mysterious chuckled from behind them, a few metres away. ”Haha, you're still quite boastful I see. No one dares to claim first if you claim second? Who gave you that thought? After all, you were and always will be second.”
Looking back the group noticed another person dressed in a vibrant purple suit, her dark brunette hair that reached past her shoulders. Her eyes were dark green, she was currently wearing a bright purple lipstick to match the suit which made her stand out even more.
”Please, stop listening to this bogus and come get your materials from us,” The woman said seductively.