Chapter 528: A relic of the past. [1/2]
"Art thou jesting at my expense, my lord? I command an army of over two hundred reapers, with more than fifty among them being Phantoms. Yet, we find ourselves compelled to cower like sheep. The Alpha, indeed, possesses a might beyond measure!
"The creature stands as tall as a castle tower, towering over the tallest trees in the forest. Its massive bulk would eclipse even the mightiest of war elephants, with skin as thick as the thickest fortress walls. The ground trembles beneath its weight, as if an entire army of knights were marching in unison.
Its steps are like thunder echoing through the mountains, striking fear into the hearts of all who dare to stand against it!"
'What the hell does that mean? It was difficult to understand his words, but somehow I managed to get the gist of it. But this time I am at a loss. Didn't people in the Middle Ages have a unit of measurement or something?'
[No, my lord, except for the nobles, most peasants in those times could not even read. Gareth must come from a humble background, as his lack of eloquence reinforces this fact].
'Oh. I guess I should be thankful I wasn't born in that era.'
[Indeed, my lord. The middle class of the modern era experiences more prosperity than even the kings of the Middle Ages. Mankind has really come a long way. To translate for him. Using the average height of castles and the weight of war elephants. The Alpha would stand at 49 feet or 15 meters, its weight would be estimated at greater than or equal to 20 tons].
'49 feet? That is twice the height of a Cyclops. Is this Alpha a tank or something?'
[Since light tanks range from 9 to 25 tons. Yes, the Alpha could be considered a powerful biological tank.]
Gareth, although a seasoned warrior, showed a terror he could not hide. His passionate description caused him to clench his fist, forcing his trembling body to stop.
"Even our mightiest {Fates} were naught afore it. Phantoms quail 'fore such a monstrosity. We must summon the Specter. 'Twas said the Whirlwind and the Living Metal were all allies of Hellsend. My lord, forbear thy japes, for I have scant leisure for mirth."
'Exa, can you work with {Listen} to translate what Garreth is saying into plain English? Turn on the filter just for him. Create a program if you need to.'
[Understood. {Program} [American English Filter] has been created.]
'Excellent, now repeat what he just told me.'
[Even our strongest {Fates} were useless against it. Phantoms cannot defeat such a monster. We must summon a Specter. It was said that the Whirlwind and the Living Metal were all allies of Hellsend. My lord, stop joking, I have no time to waste].
Much better. Please send the programs to the Sirens.
[Understood]
"Gareth. I am not joking. The women behind me are my most powerful force. And I am sorry to say that the two you mentioned only helped us in one battle out of duty. They are not part of Hellsend's forces."
'Technically, I had the Coroner, Eva Baker. But she wasn't really my soldier. More like a bodyguard waiting for me to get stronger.'
"Then how are we supposed to kill the Alpha! Steel and magic cannot penetrate its armor. We can't stop it, we can't even hurt it!"
I came closer and put my hand on his shoulder. "Gareth, you have defended Hellsgate for a long time. The world has changed greatly, I will kill the Alpha and my battle harem and I will be the ones to do it. This will be my first act as King of the 24th Floor."
"My lord, I hope you are aware that should we survive this battle, there may be those who will leave their posts because of your actions. Many of my men disapprove of women being brought to the front. To us, it is a great disgrace to a woman's husband if she has to fight in his name," Gareth explained earnestly.
Well, I couldn't argue with his logic. For humans, the idea of a woman having to fight was indeed shameful. In those days, a womb capable of bearing children was a treasure to be protected. In times of war, it was worth more than a man who could work the fields.
However, the Sirens all came forward and faced the Phantom, who was stuck in the Middle Ages.
"Phantom, there is something in your words. Our family is not like that. Beloved protects us and we protect him. There is no shame, only love. He fights at ease because we are the shield that protects his body and the armor that guards his soul." Your next chapter awaits on empire
"Reaper Gareth, what you say may be true for your household. But do not confuse your beliefs with everyone else's. Dearest does not let us fight because he is not strong enough. He does it because he knows we can."
"Fuck off, you cunt! Possum is nothing like you! We are his swords! We're not some kind of jewel to be hidden away!"
"Darling is right! We are demons! Much scarier than even your Alpha! And we will kill that fucking piece of shit just so you know we mean business! Hmph!"
"Sir Gareth, while you have stagnated, the world has advanced at a pace you cannot imagine. Honey does not see us as his shame, but as his pride. The Sirens and I will show you how powerful these 'weak flowers' are. You can count on it!"
"Talk is cheap. I will not allow you to slander my Husband. As his wife, his honor is mine to uphold. On my {Kindred's} honor, I vow to kill that monster before the sun rises!"
"Your thinking is quite outdated, Faesten-san. You have not heard of us because we offer him everything we accomplish. We need him as much as he needs us. I refuse to stay behind while Shujin bleeds in battle!"
I couldn't help but face palm at the words of my women. I wanted to make it interesting. But they were a little too into it. One even made a super aggressive timeline. It was almost 9 p.m., which left about 7 to 8 hours until sunrise.
Still, with the slap in the face the girls and I got, I couldn't blame them for getting heated. Like me, the girls hadn't fought in over a week. Although they were regularly exhausted from all the lovemaking we did, fighting was still obviously the best way to get rid of negative feelings.
'My {Kindred}, I'm not going to tell you to stop. But know that we will take it slow, okay? Carelessness is the enemy. We must be careful in our reconnaissance and handling of the Alpha.'
'Beloved, forgive me for saying this, but you have no right to say that. Although, as the one who created {Suffer}, I do not have the right either. But, unlike you, I have not even blown myself once.'
'Dearest one. Your usual recourse when bullets fail is to explode along with your enemy. Having you be cautious is like sending an elephant to a tea party. Prudence and John Smith do not mix.'
'Possum, I love you, but shut up. You blow yourself all the time!'
'You shouldn't say things you don't mean, Darling! We fight like we always have. Give it all we got till there is nothing left! Everything will be fine! Relax!'
'Honey, I will listen to you. But only if you can tell me of one major battle where you didn't kamikaze your way to victory. You would have been dead a hundred times over if not for {Rewind}!'
'Husband. Thinking is not your strong suit. Neither is acting with consideration. You are more of a beast, fighting on impulse. As brutal as that may seem, it's not a bad thing, as your results speak for themselves.'