108 Fishermen (2/2)
”We're old enough to decide on our own Chief Gil. Besides you lied to save us too, right? Doesn't matter. The worlds change to much that we don't know what to do anymore. We can't probably continue fishing right? What if there's more of them on the deeper parts of the lake? Heading out to sea is out of the question too. It's better to stay together old friend.”
Gilbert looked at each and everyone of his fellow fishermen. Most were already old bones but there were still a few in their mid-twenty's. When the young one's met his gaze, they shook their heads firmly stating their opinions that they would not be dissuaded.
Gilbert smiled as he resolutely faced forward.
”I accept my punishment and is willing to serve.”
***
It was almost midnight and yet the city plaza was still brimming with people. Mostly drunkards and hostesses having their merry time. No one can really blame them for living life like this since they don't know how long can they live.
Music was playing from a CD player on a nearby bar. Since the town was already safe, people started playing loud musics and enjoying themselves. Laughter filled the air, different kinds of cursing and various stories were being told on different corners of the plaza.
Suddenly, numerous streak of light shone onto the plaza statue. A group of people led by a popular man in town appeared after the light dissipated.
”Aren't those the saviors? It's already late at night and yet they're still working so hard! What tough men!” said a woman fan-girling on the group of masked men.
”Isn't that Black Haven's leader? Did they fought somewhere? I never heard of any operations recently.”
”I saw them going east earlier. Maybe they're just making sure that the eastern side is cleared.”
”Do you think he needs to grow his hair? I mean, he already looks good, just imagine styling him up a bit.”
”Patrick, are you drunk?”
Jun heard various chatters from different sides of the plaza after returning to town. He ignored most of it as much as he could. He even wanted to reduce his hearing radius if it was possible.
They recalled after settling the affairs at the Lakeside Marina. He plans on sending someone to get a contract signed by Gilbert's family. He doesn't care what the other fishermen think and let them do what they want.
Jun dismissed the group and he walked alone back to the compound. To catch up on recent events, he walked towards the bus were most of the news and advertisements were placed upon.
News
Western Residential Area Reclaimed!
National Police Rescue Operations: Success!
Eastern Residential Area Soon to Be Ours!
After each and every title were short descriptions on how things went and what problems occurred. The last line of the report would always indicate the overwhelming fighting power of the Black Haven's troops.
There weren't many advertisements and most of them were shops that sells food and stuff advertising their products and where the shop was located. The most recent one was Black Haven's Recruitment notice for scavengers that would be held four days from now.
As he was reading the advertisements, he felt some eerie presence behind him. He quickly turned while taking a defensive stance.
”Hello there pretty boy~ Wanna have some fun?”
A sexy woman wearing a blouse that seemed to be smaller than her actual size since there was a monstrous bulge on her chest area. She wore a black mini skirt and a skin tone leggings.
”First time going out this late at night?” said the woman.
Jun ignored her question and remained silent.
”You're a shy type I see... Then do you like domination play? I can do that too.”
Jun finally realizing her intent, quickly answered: ”Not interested.”
He then left and went inside the compound.