The Adventures of Rose Hood

Chapter 145: Two More Foes

I stood in front of Selethon waiting. Despite my wanting to take the army on alone, almost everyone that could hold a sword was now there. Including a surprising one.

"You do know that they are here for me, right?"

The Ruler nodded.

"Of course, I do, however, I've wanted to fight Lucifer for a long time, and now he's finally showing his face. I will make sure you avoid harm."

"What do you think of his 'awakening' me?"

"Until we actually know what that entails, I'd suggest that we leave it alone."

"Why?"

"Because it could be quite dangerous."

"I guess."

I couldn't help but feel like awakening was necessary. If that man was really a threat, then if it's the only way to take him down, it may be a necessary risk.

I stood in front of everyone gathered.

"Speech! Speech! Speech!"

Then everyone went silent and looked at me.

I breathed in and breathed out.

"All right, we are gathered because someone is coming, a powerful being and his army. And many of you, those native to Pandora especially, are tired of seeing this kind of scenario."

All of the native Pandorans snickered.

"But know this. There are only two more enemies. The man we have yet to discover and Lucifer. After them, we have won. We will no longer need to fight powerful beings. We can live as we want. Many of you have families, many offspring. We need to fight for them. So, they can live in peace. But now, one of the last enemies is coming to our doorstep, half of our remaining problem can be solved right here and right now."

They all looked at me.

"So, those loyal to me I give you this command, and to those who have come to help I give this as a request. Fight, so we and all others after us can live!"

Everyone, even those in the Supreme Faction, started cheering.

[FEAR has leveled to 8]

I ignored the announcement, but some noticed that my wings were no longer tattered.

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"So, tomorrow is war."

Me and Darsen spent the evening drinking.

"Yeah..."

"To think, just three years ago, I thought you were just a kid that needed protection from slavers."

"Oh, you were in a worse position than I was."

"Certainly."

"..."

"I'm happy."

"Hm?"

"You are suuuuch a good pershon."

His words started slurring.

"As are you."

"I love you, Rose."

I smiled.

"You're a little sissster ta me."

I patted his forehead and he fell asleep.

"And you are like an older brother to me."

I warped him to his room.

Then I checked my stats.