Chapter 518 Why wasn't I invited? [1/2]
At my words, however, everyone who knew me began to laugh. After all, apart from my honeymoon. I didn't stop for anything. And those who had been with me since the LLG had an idea of how hard I went once I got serious.
"I've been gone a week, but it seems most of you have not slacked off. Well done!" I praised sincerely.
"Phillip here says I have outdated information, that I no longer know what this Hellsend is supposed to be."
As I spoke, I saw more and more people gathering around the Dispatch office. I didn't recognize half of them, but they seemed to want to listen. Phillip was right about one thing. A lot had happened while I was away. And fortunately, I didn't have to figure it all out on my own.
It didn't take long for groups led by Krishna and Pixie to come here. They must be the rogues and slaves Exa told me about.
A large group of well-equipped reapers also moved towards us. They were led by a man in navy blue armor and a brunette in a red cloak. Both were Phantoms.
"Exa. Are those the adventurers?
[Yes, my lord. The ones leading them are Leo and Nyda. Priority 2 adventurers who specialize in escorts and monster subjugation].
'You mean they hunt?'
[Yes, my lord. They are the ones that Academics, Production, or Fortification turn to when they need specific parts from monsters. Their knowledge of the enemies encountered along the floors would be most helpful to you].
'I see. I hope we can help each other then.'
"I am good with faces, but I still have no idea who half of you are supposed to be, so I will be brief. You all know the stakes of my Seeker War. Contrary to what most of the world believes, I am not dead and very much alive!
"Now I say this to everyone here, those who have joined Hellsend and those who have not. My name is Limitless, a simple reaper with one desire. Everything I do is for that one purpose. When you think of my name, that goal should be all you remember."
The crowd began to whisper as they had no idea what I was trying to say. I couldn't blame them. Similar to those who worship TV or movie stars, most of what was on camera was rarely the truth. And so it was with me.
"FOR ALL THOSE WHO HAVE FOUGHT BY MY SIDE! YOU ALREADY KNOW WHAT THAT IS, DON'T YOU?"
Those around me and all who faced Andromalius slammed the butts of their rifles into the ground and then shouted with one voice.
"KILL THE LAST MOTHERFUCKER!"n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om
I almost stumbled at their shouts. "What? No, that's not it, you dumb shits! Try again!"
"TO KILL ALL THE MOTHERFUCKERS!"
I grimaced in annoyance as I watched the ones from the 2nd Amendment giggle like gremlins. Angela, Warren, and Santiago, in particular, even high-fived each other. Joshua, Mike, Isolde and Bernard similarly couldn't keep a straight face.
How insane was it that even a Wyvern was giggling like a fucking idiot, as if someone was tickling her.
"You all have no respect for me, you dumb fucks!" I couldn't help but smile. Perhaps intentionally, the mood relaxed a lot when the crowd saw that I was joking around with my men.
While I led them, I considered every Reaper of Hellsend my ally, but the moment I raised my hand, everyone fell silent. It was funny, those who knew me were already familiar with how I rolled.
Sometimes I laughed with them. But most of the time I did not. Except for the few times I clown around with them. I was always on my A-game. Your journey continues with empire
With {Perceive} and {Listen}, even standing in front of nearly a thousand people, I could see everyone. Those who were not from Hellsend were visibly frightened by the sudden change among those who were. Normally, such coordination was impossible unless it was planned in advance.
Even though I didn't train them all personally, we fought together the night before my war. We completed Song of the Sirens operations back to back, pushing everyone to the brink of exhaustion.
Yet we kept going. I might not know all their names, but I knew they followed me because of what I represented. And as long as I held to that ideal, they would continue to do so.
"For those who do not know me, I will reiterate. I go by Limitless. And I command Hellsend. I have one purpose and one desire. To close Hellgate forever and free the Reapers from their curse!
"Now that the introductions are out of the way. I will get to the point. Hellsend will soon move to the 24th floor. As His Majesty the Invincible declared, I became the owner of that floor last week. This means only one thing! Since then, the 24th floor is no longer under the protection of a Revenant!"
There were whispers and murmurs as the crowd heard my words. But I never cared about the opinion of sheep, so I just continued.
"My adjutants and I will prepare to travel there in the next two days. Hellsend! I am giving anyone who feels they do not want to go the opportunity to leave. If you choose to part ways, I will give you a bonus according to your participation."
I noticed that many members behind Bernard sighed with relief. Similarly, some of those around Joshua were making complicated faces. I never intended to force them. Most of the reapers already had lives here. Coming with me would be like the settlers of old.
We would have to build everything from scratch. We would have no one to ask for support, and we would not even be sure that our lives would be better. But just like the settlers, the decision to stay was no longer an option for me.
However, this was something that only applied to myself. Not many had a problem with David's way of thinking. So I knew that not everyone would be willing to endure the hardship. Just as not everyone in the world could handle starting over in a new country.
"In the same way, I open the offer to anyone who is interested. I need all kinds of skills. If you think you have what it takes to fight under my banner, or more importantly, if you want to end this nightmare. My doors are open. You have until tomorrow to decide!
"For those who already have orders from your respective leaders, carry them out. Pixie, Delroy, Krishna. Leo and Nyda. Come inside. I wish to speak with all of you. Dismissed!"
Suddenly, everyone performed a bro-salute. Although to the bystander this gesture would soon be associated with Hellsend. I returned the gesture and went inside. The 2nd Amendment commanders plus Isolde, Phillip, Yvonne, Cynthia and Addison followed me inside.
It was amusing to see these people, who had been the lowest of the low, now leading one of Hellsgate's armies. Life was truly something that could not be predicted.
As we made our way inside, my officers continued to chatter.
"Everyone! I have an announcement to make! Boo has proposed to me! we are getting married!"
"Wow! Really? Congratulations, amigo! But remember, if..."
"Nigga stop... I got enough people coming after me. I don't need you to join them."
"Claire! Are you sure? This nigger is asshole? He's... no, this nigger rich now... He smells...
yeah! That's it!"