Chapter 471 - The will to act (2/2)

”Of course, you are a friend of the leader. I heard he did a lot to try to save you, so I shall do the same.” Roki replied with a smile.

Looking at his bulging muscles and the way he composed himself as he walked, Van was initially afraid of Roki but after speaking to him, it had calmed his heart a little. He was also worried that Roki might actually be working for the Empire and planned to assassinate him, but he couldn't imagine such a man trying to do so.

The large army continued to walk and as they passed the small towns on the way, the people waved by and cheered them on. During this time, a few villages and nearby towns were able to join the Redwings and they knew of their task, but were told not to spread any such news.

The main members of the Redwings along with Katy and such were walking up front. They would only need to get information once battle was underway and besides, they were hoping Jack's keen nose might catch something before anything was to happen.

”There is an important matter we all need to discuss.” Sir K said. ”I know you guys might have been ignoring the fact but it's really important. There is a chance that both Gary and Monk have been completely consumed by the shadow.

”I know he is your friend, they were both students of mine so believe me I don't say this light-heartedly, but if it comes to it, we might not be able to save them. You need to be prepared to kill both of them. If not, then there is a good chance that action in the Redwing kingdom will die.”

”No, the whole of Bronzeland.” Bliss added.

In truth, this whole time, they were actually going over with the goal to save their friends. Martha and Kyle heavily wanted to bring back Monk no matter what. And Jack, even though he had his arguments with Gary plenty of times, wanted nothing more than to see the three of them together along with Ray back again.

Lenny, who caught up to Van even though he was on a horse, friendly slapped Van's back.

”With Ray gone…I mean missing, then you might be the one who needs to pull the trigger.”

”Me?” Van said nervously. He didn't know Gary and he didn't know Monk. Which might make it a little easier for him, but still, he would have to kill a former human. Something he had never done before. In his head he was only to fight beasts or shadow beasts.

Hearing their names mentioned, he could tell that all the people who were in charge of protecting him cared for these people.

”Could you tell me a bit about these two, they were here before I arrived correct?” Van asked.

”Are you sure, knowing about them will only make it harder to complete the task.”

Van thought about it for a while before nodding. In his mind, it was a way of preparing himself.

”Sure.” Kyle said. ”You see, Gary and Monk were Ray's best friends…”

Kyle began to tell the tail to Van about what had happened. How they were at the academy together and the things they had been through together. For everyone else it was a trip down memory lane, for Roki and Katy it was a chance for them to learn more about the person they had chosen to follow.

It seemed like it was a difficult time for these kids, which was why they had grown up so fast.

After hearing everything, Van was sure of it now. He clenched his fist.

”I promise you guys, I will do everything to bring them back. I want to see the smile on Ray's face when we return with them. Just like he helped me, I will help him.”

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