Chapter Twenty Five - Lighting The Fire

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Hours have passed since the White Fang Empire sacked the Atlas Academy. All Atlesian Droids were ordered to converge on the Atlas Academy. Soon enough, a broadcast was aired across all of Remnant. As the broadcast began, a beaten and bloodied Ironwood could be seen tied to a post. Adam soon made his presence known. 

(Disclaimer: Credit for part of this speech go to BattleDroid1106)

Adam: Today is the end of the Atlas, along with its military. The end of a regime that oppressed the Faunus, and brought to disorder, inequality, discrimination and unfairness to the Faunus. Hours ago, the brave men and women of the White Fang Empire stormed the Atlas Academy. At this very moment, General Ironwood kneels before me, no....before us, the White Fang Empire! Broken! Defeated! His forces in ruins and abolished! Now the Droids of the Atlesian Military have become one with the White Fang!

Thunderous cheers could be heard as a squadron of rogue Atlesian Knight-200s marched to the screen. Meanwhile in Mantle, Ruby's group was watching this from Pietro Polendina's pharmacy. At the same time in the Evernight Castle, Salem and her allies were watching Adam's broadcast.

Adam(Broadcast): This will be a day long remembered. This victory, is just the beginning of a new era! We will bring an end to the Tyranny of Humanity, to each and every single kingdom! The fall Atlas is just the beginning! 

Cheers were heard once more as Adam raised his sword towards Ironwood. As he did that, Samanya revealed herself. Samanya opens her eyes, blue Maiden flames coming from them. Members of Ruby's group and Salem's faction were in shock that Adam Taurus now had the Winter Maiden at his side. 

Adam(Broadcast): For too long, Atlas has been the symbol of Human Tyranny. For too long, Humans like Ironwood has utilized it's Droid army to oppress the Faunus! But now, the tools of oppression have now become the tools of liberation. This a warning to all factions who plan to stand in my way. Let Ironwood's death be an example. Soon, all Humanity will bow before the might of the White Fang Empire or be crushed by the will of the Faunus! This cause is not just my cause! This cause belongs to every Faunus who seeks a better life. General James Ironwood! For your crimes against the Faunus, I sentence you to death. Your execution will be carried out immediately. 

As Adam said this, the squadron of rogue Atlesian Knight-200s turned to face Adam with their assault rifles ready. HK-47 approached the droids and aimed his blaster rifle at Ironwood. Ironwood could see the writing on the wall. He was to face death by firing squad at the hands of his own droids. Ironwood said nothing as he closed his eyes. 

HK-47(Broadcast): Declaration: Death to the Human Meatbags! Glory to the White Fang Empire!

Atlesian Knight 200s(Broadcast): Declaration: Death to the Human Meatbags! Glory to the White Fang Empire!

With that declaration, HK-47 and the rogue Atlesian Knight-200s fired multiple shots at Ironwood, killing him. As Ironwood was executed before all of Remnant, Adam spoke. 

Adam(Broadcast): From this day forward, all who stand against the White Fang Empire shall face the same fate. This is what happens to enemies of the White Fang Empire. In the days to come, the White Fang Empire will continue to grow. All remaining humans will bow to the White Fang Empire! For this is no longer a revolution, this is a declaration of war against all of humanity! This will be the war to end all those oppose us! 

As Adam said this, loud and thunderous cheers could be heard as Samanya and the rest of the Sword Of The Faunus raised their swords in salute to Adam and the White Fang Empire. 

Adam(Broadcast): The fall of Atlas is only a taste of what is to come. The fire has been ignited and it shall soon spread all across Remnant. I am Adam Taurus! We are all the White Fang! GLORY TO THE WHITE FANG EMPIRE!

As the crowd broke out in thunderous cheer and applause, Adam had sent his message to not only the kingdoms of Remnant, but to Ruby's group and Salem's faction. Though Adam was not fully aware of this, he knew a shadow war was being waged and the Maidens and the Relics were the key. When the broadcast ended, Adam spoke to his followers. 

Adam: The time has come for us to take our rightful places! We have struck at the heart of Human Tyranny and plunged the dagger! But this victory does not belong to me alone. It belongs to each and every one of us! But our work is far from over! Until all of Humanity falls before our might, we must not yield! A new power is rising! It's victory is at hand! Our victory is at hand!

As the White Fang cheered for their leader, Adam turned to HK-47 and Samanya. 

Adam: HK. Samanya. We make way for the Vault. It's time to see what powers this Relic possesses. 

With that, Adam along with HK-47 and Samanya prepare to head to the Atlas Vault to claim the Relic that lies within. In that moment, Adam Taurus had sent a powerful message across Remnant. The White Fang Empire had struck at the heart of Atlas and conquered it. Adam had extended his war to not only the Kingdoms of Remnant, but to Ruby's group and Salem's faction. But for Adam, it didn't matter who dared to stand against him. In his mind, they would all fall before the might of the White Fang Empire. 

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