Apocalypse Regression's
There are No Exceptions
“Thank you for your invitation. Sword of Sufferings is indeed planning to move from the temporary headquarters in the outer circle towards the middle circle.”
Ark nodded lightly. Before the men were relieved, the young man added.
“Only, I cannot promise that I will go to the headquarters of Golden Maple Group. His reason? Of course because the Sword of Sufferings needs me.”
“If region problem, we can help. Although not the strongest, but Golden Maple Group-“
“No need. Sword of Sufferings did not require any outside help. We don't need to get territory from the Golden Maple Group because you yourself still can't manage your territory well.
Golden Maple Group, Imperial Phoenix, Cursed Berserkers. However, in reality, it was just a fake territory without an owner.
The places you acknowledge are places where your subordinates look for fruit or some other plant. Your patrols are focused only on the headquarters, and you don't really control the area.
Sword of Sufferings need not ask permission to come to the middle circle and do not require protection from you. That's it.”
Hearing Ark's flat speech but having a vanity of its own, some members of the Golden Maple Group were about to protest, but Rhodez immediately stopped them. The middle-aged man nodded lightly then replied.
“We understand.”
“Then, you are welcome to stay in the guest room. But I must remind you not to walk as you please because the Sword of Sufferings headquarters is not where you can enter and leave at will.”
“Understanding.” Rhodez nodded heavily.
Ark glanced at the envoys for a moment before getting up and leaving. Roxanne, Angelica, and the women in the Golden Rose team also left, except for Mona.
Arriving at the office, Roxanne immediately approached Ark while politely.
“Is that okay, Mister?”
“What do you mean?” reply Ark without changing his expression.
“Attributes Golden Maple Group and restricts relationships with that group. Moreover, isn't the Vice Chairman the son of the leader of Golden Maple Group?”
“That is the reason why I rejected the alliance between two groups,” Ark replied.
“EH?” Roxanne and Angelica were shocked.
“Connections between people such as friendship, kinship, or romance are good. However, that does not mean we can mix everything up.
What do you think will happen if I follow Rhodez's advice?”
“It ... form an alliance?”
“Not just forming alliance.”
Ark shook his head with a flat expression.
“We will be indebted to Golden Maple Group and they will benefit. The group will continue to say that they are providing a place and helping us because they are more numerous.
They are the hosts, and begin to exaggerate something we can actually do ourselves.
That way, we will hesitate and finally also ‘tif’ gives them help. They will send some researchers on behalf of ‘cooperation in research’. In fact, they will only learn from us.
Their numbers are larger and their names are also more famous. If they get stronger with what we give them, have more warriors who break through the boundaries of evolution, and start out of control ... what will happen?”
Ark's eyes narrowed, looking even colder and crueler than before.
“They will mix Sword of Sufferings and make us part of them.”
“...”
Although paranoid, what Ark said has a high possibility of happening. Not to mention, the relationship between the previous two groups was very foreign. There's only a good relationship between Ark and Jay as their liaison.
“I treated Jay well because I was indebted to her. However, I have also paid it off. Not only did it give him strength, I also gave him a high position and many advantages.
Now, I'll let him choose. To stay in the Sword of Sufferings or return to his parents. If I choose to leave, I will not stop it. When I chose to stay, I would not allow him to mix things up. If not ..”
“I don't mind getting rid of my best friend with my own two hands.”
“I don't allow anyone to get in my way. Whether it's colleagues, friends ... even my own family.”
Sensing the killing intent from the Ark, the two women felt terrified. Only, Angelica tried to ignore the remark because it was unrealistic.
As one of the higher-ups, Roxanne knew what Ark was saying was true. Anyway ...
That guy once drove his own sister almost crazy and nearly committed suicide!
Roxanne also knows, Ark will get rid of anyone who tries to block the ‘truth’ that the young man is fighting for. Even if it's her best friend, family, or lover.
Roxanne herself does not know fully what Ark considers to be ‘truth’ and destination. However, it must have something to do with the great goal of defending humanity. It's just, in its own way.
Just like the figure known as the purple potato essence of a certain film. He had the goal of wiping out half the living things in the galaxy. Although it looked extreme, the purple potato essence did so to keep the beings from having excessive amounts and damaging the universe.
Is that bad? For others he may be cruel and insane. However, that's the ‘truth’ that the purple potato essence is looking for.
You could say, the truth varies according to whose version. So it cannot be said that the truth is absolute.
***
Next morning.
After finishing breakfast, Ark received an unexpected guest in his office.
“Can I help you, Jay?”
Ark said in a flat tone. His gaze swept between Jay and Chelsea who followed him.
“Actually there is a little problem, Ark.”
Jay scratched the back of his head with a shy expression. It seems a bit embarrassed whether to say it or not.
“Tell me.”
“Actually, I came for Chelsea. Uh! Have I not introduced him to you? This girl's name is Chelsea.
Don't look only at her beauty. He is very good in pharmaceuticals. In fact, he had some questions about certain materials. I don't know many things and just use the finished product, therefore I brought him to meet you in person.”
“H - Halo Mr. Ark. My name is Chelsea.”
The girl was polite. Even so, it still seemed to be somewhat afraid of Ark who nearly killed him yesterday.
Looking at the two of them, Ark nodded lightly before saying.
“I won't beat around the bush, Jay. What do you think is the most important thing in the world? That is science.
Do you think it's power? If so, ask yourself how can you be as strong as you are now? It's because of my science.
Without the evolutionary medicines and potions I provided, could the Sword of Sufferings walk in this world more leisurely like a fish in water? The answer is clearly no.
Therefore, I can't give it away easily. I hope you understand and do not say what should not be said.”
“Do you think I'll divulge a secret, Ark?! Do you think I'm that kind of person?”
“I know you didn't do it because you hesitated. Even if you want to do it, there's not much you can say. Therefore, you asked me if you could provide guidance to the person you cherish.
Just, you have to remember, Jay. Even if it's Evans, he has to do it according to the way our group is. The Sword of Sufferings ..”
Ark looked up, staring right in Jay's eyes. Just then, a terrifying pressure emerged from it.
“To get something, everyone has to pay according to the price.”
>> Connect.
