Power Built In Sorrow (Male Reader Insert)

Chapter 52

- Mercer sits inside his room. The luxurious life really doesn't fit him. Oh, how he would trade all this power just to return to his normal everyday life -

- He uses the Hive Mind, linking himself to one of the Flyers he left roaming in Orario -

- As always, he flies through the Church, the new home of Vonika, with the Godkiller and that little white-haired brat -

- His eyes widened, seeing the Church collapsed -

"What happened here?" He asked himself, circling the rubble.

- He rests the Flyer upon one of the higher structures, seeing an ever-growing crowd on Daedalus street -

- Without pause, the Flyer leaps into the air to spy on the ongoing commotion in Daedalus -

- Mercer couldn't believe his eyes. The Godkiller and Vonika are on a stalemate. He perches the Flyer to gather some more information -

- From what he heard from the residents of Orario, The Godkiller is out of control, and Vonika has to stand with him there to keep him from lashing out -

- Mercer didn't need any other information. He instantly cuts the link off and runs out of his room with a sinister smile -

- Stopping just in front of Ares' room, the God's personal guards eye him suspiciously before letting him pass -

"My lord. I have great news." Mercer says, knocking on the door.

- The door suddenly opens, hitting Mercer in the face. Ares walks out and sneers at Mercer -

"It better be." Ares commented, walking away with his two personal guards.

- Mercer recovers from the hit and instantly stands up to catch up to his God -

"Lord Ares, The Godkiller is currently out of control. Vonika is the only one keeping him stable." Mercer said, catching his attention.

"If we kill Vonika, The Godkiller will lay waste to Orario, giving us the right opportunity to take it over." Mercer continued. Ares abruptly stops, looking at him.

"And how do you propose we take care of him after?" Ares asked.

"Orario holds many of the most powerful Familias. After his onslaught, the Godkiller will be severely injured and can be easily defeated." Mercer explained.

Something snaps in Ares after hearing about other powerful Familias, "Are you trying to say something to me!?" Ares growled, pushing Mercer to the wall.

Ares' pride got hurt. He punches Mercer in the gut, showing a part of his Godly powers as Ares doubles over on the ground.

"N-No, my lord." Mercer replies weakly.

"Good. At least you know your place, dog." He glares at the man.

"Now go gather my troops. We immediately leave if what you're saying is true." Ares ordered before leaving.

"Yes, my lord." Mercer quietly says as he looks at Ares with a face full of anger and hatred.

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"How do you think they're doing?" You asked.

"I'm sure they're doing quite well. Your sister is on the team." Vonika answered, trying her best not to let go of the hold after hours in that position.

"Tell me, Vonika. Why did you leave?" You asked, finding it the right time since Vonika can't ignore or run away from the question.

"My mother. She was what us Retributions call a trigger." Vonika explained, learning quite a bit from her time with Benedict.