Chapter 49: Fuck the system

"Well, well… We really made a powerful enemy this time… the god sect twin masters could be ignored in the past because we still have the protection of the country and rumors of or parents dealing a severe blow on them means they will need years to recover… But this one is young and a member of this nation as well… if he wishes, we can all have an unfortunate demise…" Dan chuckled lightly while he spoke but his eyes were cold and filled with murderous intentions.

"Kira's defeat today at his hands proves he is better than us in a free and fair fight… The system has turned its back on us…. Right now, we need to keep proving our worth, if we wish to remain safe and live well in this country" Akila gritted his teeth, trying to withhold his anger.

Yawn!

Zero's sudden lack of interest in the issue caught everyone's attention. At the moment was going through Alfred's file and seemed more interested in that. Considering the way their friend acts, they knew he had a plan and they were thrilled by the thought of getting themselves out of this mess.

"What? Why are you all glaring at me that way?" Zero couldn't help but notice their excited gazes, it made him feel uncomfortable.

"You don't have a plan? If you do share it with the team" Kira said with a raised eyebrow and the others nodded in agreement.

"A plan? What for? I hate the fact that we are seen as mere tools by the country… You know, back then I only wished to defeat the god sect for my dad and take over his role as a guardian and probably protect this damn country… But then again, is it worth it? What has this country given us? Why must we prove our worth to them to keep living well? Some may say that's how the system works but I say fuck the system… we owe them nothing and they owe us everything… For now let's keep a low profile, stay under the radar while improving ourselves… If the nation shows signs of dissatisfaction on our side, all we have to is find a way to prove our worth to them… the country is still lacking S rated guardians… even though their new prodigy shows signs of surpassing the s ratings, he is still one man… we are four, the temptation of having four new S rated guardians are more enticing…. I doubt they will make a move against us…. So for now… we chill" Zero explained slowly not taking his eyes off Alfred's report.

After listening to Zero speak these people actually found his thoughts on the issue quite reasonable. The new Shi Jia may be a candidate who will surpass the S rating but then again they are four S-rated candidates! The country cant toss them aside so easily. As long as they don't cause more trouble with the youth the country won't remove them without reason.

"I guess we will have to let this slide… I don't know how I'm going to live with the thought that someone my age defeated me so easily… It's just too embarrassing!" Kira buried his head in his hands while he spoke.

Normally they would find this funny but this time no one laughed. Kira's pride as a martial art practitioner was on the line here, they could tell how much he wanted to redeem himself or at least, how much he wished to get back at his aggressor, but now he is unable to touch the kid because of their current position, he couldn't help but feel miserable.

"Kira… are you dumb?" Zero finally dropped Alfred's report and turned his attention to his team.

His question startled everyone and made Kira look at his friend in the eyes while shaking his head.

"What are we? Or have you forgotten? We are the sons of the four greatest guardians of all time… We, the leaders of the Oscuro group are inferior to no one! If a country pumpkin like that can surpass the S ratings… then we can do it too… We are the main protagonists of this story… don't forget that… You will get the chance to redeem yourself… For now, just focus on improving yourself! I refuse to believe we are inferior to him in talent!" Zero roared.

His words struck the right spots, turning the gloomy table into a cheerful one. Alfred was standing at a dark corner, observing everything. At this point, the head of their security forces couldn't help but smile warmly at them.

"Teachers… Your successors inherited your will of fire… They will never give up and at this point, I strongly believe they will surpass you all… Just like I promised, I will protect your kids until they no longer require my service, and even then I will stand by their side and keep them safe with the best of my abilities, even if I have to go against the entire country alone… I swear it!" Alfred whispered to himself.