Infinitum Crystals - Conquest of Virtue [4]

Chapter 6.15 - Izzy - The Goblin Gang

"They what?" I was talking through a communication device within Virtue to talk to Danielle.

"Like I told you. AIs have started to attack all of our cities. We don't have the manpower to defend all cities."

"Protect the capital. There's no need for me to even win this stupid competition." I told him.

He complied, "As you wish."

The device was then turned off as I put it down to a table. At that time, I was inside the Queen's castle that has been taken by The Goblin Gang. While White and Azreal were outside figuring out what they can do against these AIs that have finally decided to launch another wave of attack. So apparently almost all cities in Virtue were attacked by the AI forces simultaneously.

"Satisfied..." I heard soft grouching voice.

I turned myself back and noticed that Sam Maximus was raising one of her eyebrows.

"Well...at least you're finally talking." I told her.

"Shut up...you don't know what I felt..." She was shivering.

I kept my demeanor and replied, "True. But I do know what happened. And that's enough to make anyone go mental. I'm surprised you're still sane after all of that."

She sulked and said, "A leader must have the resolve to move on and get over it."

"Have you gotten over it?" I looked at her annoyingly.

She then grumbled and said, "Shut up." She pushed me with a gentle push.

Of course she wouldn't be able to get over from what happened to her. It was a horrible experience for anyone who was on the receiving end. Should I try and be nice to Sam after I know what she faced? Not really, I still have vague memory of the time of her being a tyrant to the rest of my classmates. That's something I still can't forgive. But I will however, tolerate.

"One more thing, Sam..." I softly spoke to her.

"What?" she continues to be annoyed.

I told her, "Thanks for telling me about the communication device...At least I know, my own force is alive. Thank you."

"Uh...yeah...sure." she kinda blushed a little as she looks away from me.

A sense of awkwardness fills the entire room. I ended the awkwardness as I noticed an explosion coming from outside.

"What the hell was that?!" Sam jumped.

I walk to the window and saw White and Azreal both were defending the city against the AI forces along with a couple of the Goblin Gang members.

"It's just the boys..." I told her. "Come on, let's find Asgarde and your followers."

She nods, "Sure thing."

We then got out of the room we were in and continued to make our way up into the obvious place where Asgarde and the others would be waiting, the meeting hall and the throne room. So it didn't really took to long before we eventually reached there because there was nobody guarding the interior of the castle at all. Sloppy security. Then again, everyone here in Virtue used to rely it on the AIs. Now that it's no longer viable, I think even this stupid competition rules is becoming obtuse.

"Why do you conduct this tournament anyway, Sam?" I asked her.

"I..." But she wasn't able to say anything further.

"Okay...at least we're here now." I scoff off the topic and set my mind into what's next.

I carefully and slightly opened the door. Through the small gap, I observed whatever was inside. Just as expected, Jarde Asmodius along with Rune Fiore can be seen toying around with their captives.