The Fortress of the Chosen part 2 (IV)

Eventually after a few minutes we arrived to the aforementioned tower that was referenced on the radio message, the place where they are waiting for me.

Watching by the window inside the elevator that is rising until the highest floor I can see trails of smoke in many points of the city, the members of the resistance that risked their lifes so that I can be here right know. At my side its the man of the ring that came to call me by Victor's orders.

Was I correct in accepting their proposition? It must be a trap, they got me dancing in the palms of their hands. I just couldn't refuse, what other choice did I have?

This guys are on another level, I can't even imagine how it would be to face all of them. Even now I can feel the fear inside me. I can't stop shaking. How much powerful their leader must be so that they are that loyal to him?

Calm down, take a deep breath. This doesn't have to necessarily end in a battle. Maybe if we talk we can come to understand each other, perhaps the things Leah told me were just exaggerations on her part and he isn't so bad after all.

"We have arrived" said the guy with a tunic then guide me to get down.

We were on the roof, where there was an extravagant scenario filled with strange architecture, a few people were kneel down like praying, they looked at me in a suspicious way after noticing my presence. In the middle of the site there was a seat that looked similar to a throne decorated with furs to which all of them were dedicating their devotion.

Suddenly a man from that group came close to me.

"And you are?"

"Me?"

"Who else would I be talking to!? Are you stupid or something!?"

"Shouldn't you know because you sent your minions to pick me up?"

"Someone as insignificant as you is who catch up our master's attention? It must be a joke"

Who the hell do this guy think he is?

It doesn't seems to be the leader after all. It's just another member of the cult? I highly doubt that he's remotely important.

"I don't have business with you, I came to speak to your boss"

"Mister Victor is busy, he doesn't have time to waste with someone so insignificant. I'll crush you with my own-"

"That won't be necessary"

"Master!?"

From behind the room came a man on his 40 with an imposing appearance. He was staring him steadily.

"This young man is my personal guest, I need to speak with him alone"

"But-"

"Retreat right now. All of you too, leave the both of us"

"... understood, as you wish"

One by one they abandoned the place. In the moment we were alone he started to walk slowly towards me. I was completely still without knowing what to do. There is no doubt, he must be...

"So you are the one who is causing so much commotion. I thought you'll be taller" said finally.

"I suppose you're the so called Victor, correct?"

"In person, I'm the leader of the revolutionary movement in favour of the new humans, in other words the chosen by the light. What's your name young man?"

"Asriel"

"I ask you my son, so you're one of us, have you come to join our cause?"

"Cause? You mean about that stupid idea of having madmen spreading chaos? Not at all"

"Why did you dare to oppose our ideals? We just want what is best for you and your brothers"

"This movement of yours only seems fair for the ones that have powers. What happens to the rest of the population?"

"Simple, it's a natural selection process. As a food pyramid exists in which the ones on tops rules and controls over all below, now is a new species that took place of the old one"

"We are still humans! We share the same feelings and emotions!"

I haven't forget my goal, what I'm supposed to talk with him. But every word that came out of his mouth makes my stomach to hurt and distracts me from my original objective.

"My dear Asriel, it shows that you are still too young to understand everything that happens in this world. If you desire to stand against me you're free to do it. However, are you sure you'll be able to take down every single one of this cult by yourself?"

"..."

He's right. There is no way that I can face all of his minions. His best bodyguards are capable of erasing a full troop of soldiers with minimum effort.

"Haha, it was a joke. For as brave as you think you are it will be impossible. You know what? I kinda like you, I'll give you a chance"

"... what are talking about?" I answered, my face astonished by the strange suggestion.

"One on one, you against me. If you win I'll stop my plan and you would get the peace that you want. Although if I win..."

In that moment I felt it, a thirst for blood that only lasted for a second. I manifested my glove, and blocked the sudden attack of Victor. The impact was so strong that made me stagger. A pain appeared in my chest and I checked with my fingers that I was bleeding.

He managed to cut me? How did he do it? I raised my look to observe the twisted face of my opponent with a greatsword on his hands.

"What the hell is wrong with you!?"

"You have great reflexes, I'll give you that. Anyway, as I was saying... if I win, you die"