Chapter 31: Rivers In The Desert

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As soon as the calling card was sent, we immediately went back into the Palace. Running quickly through the ship, we noticed that none of the Shadows tried to stop us. Shido must be very confidant in himself. Running through the large doors that led to the conference room, we saw Shido's Shadow standing there.

Skull: Shido!

Shadow Shido: Where did you lowlifes obtain that power...? Not that it matters. If you have a complaint, I'm willing to listen. And you, Akechi, what do you think you're doing? Don't you remember our deal?

Crow: I don't have to worry about that right now. She's somewhere safe. And anyone you send won't stand a chance against the people who are willing to protect her.

Joker: Give it up Shido! We've managed to fool you and draw you out of hiding. Surrender now and atone for all the crimes you've committed, for all the people you've killed!

Shadow Shido: Please, sacrifices are inevitable, in the path of reform. I only require that the foolish entrust themselves to their superiors. I shall guide them.

Skull: The hell makes you think you're so much better than everyone else!?

Mona: You never would have made it this far without Akechi's help!

Shido: He only appeared before me because of the expectations God held for me. He only perfected his powers because of me. The "changing of hearts" that you've been doing... was nothing more than provoking the public.

Fox: How selfish! You were unable to win by honest means, so you used foul tricks yo ascend the political ladder!

Luigi: A cruel person like you has no right to stand leading the citizens of this country. You're nothing but a criminal who rose above others by climbing the staircase of sin.

Shadow Shido: The life of the nation as opposed to those of a few sacrifices...There can be no other comparison. The ignorant masses only care about their own personal happiness. I am merely granting that for them. That is the social reform that only I, as the one chosen by God, can enact!

Joker: I can't believe you look down on everyone so harshly...

Mona: You forced someone to murder other people! You say it's for the country, but I bet it's all for yourself. Nobody would wish for something like that.

Shadow Shido: Nobody? Then why do the people no longer want a princess, and would rather have a prime minister? And with them surrendering the seat to me? Everyone denied the value of hard work these days. Instead they seek to effortlessly gain wealth.

Fox: We cannot let you do this. You are a disgrace to the Mushroom Kingdom. Hence we will take your deranged heart.

Everyone takes a fighting stance.

Shadow Shido: Those who disobey must be eliminated. However... considering you managed to outsmart me, it would be a waste to kill those who are actually capable. I will allow you to choose between life or death one last time. Devote your power to my social reform. I will give you anything you want, be it wealth r status.

Joker: Hell no. There's no way we'd follow you.

Mona: No matter how many times you ask, our answer's not gonna change!

Shadow Shido: It seems the ignorant masses are doomed to remain as such. I thought you were smarter than that. This is unfortunate, I have no choice but to eliminate you all! A small leak will sink a great ship. Great nations have fallen to such lenience. I will not make incautious mistakes!

All of a sudden, clapping was heard all around the room, as people suddenly filled the once empty room.

Akechi: When did...

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