Chapter 681: The will and the means. [2/2]
[I had resigned myself to die trying to get my egg back Limitless. However, life had other plans. I met you. And now I have joined the ranks of the Awakened. Truly we do not know what life would bring. But I feel that you are our hope.
A hope for a better life. A better future.]
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Embarrassed by her straightforward praise, I teased in reflex. "Ha, don't fall in love with me now."
The sounds of skittering insects filled the air. Amused, Juno's eyes crinkled as she responded in a way I hadn't expected.
[Ho? If I was a little smaller, I would be fine mating with you, you know? Seeing how much you adore your mates make me a bit jealous. Unfortunately, my vagina, as humans call it, is too big for you to fill. Even if you tried you would not be able to satisfy me.]
"PPFFT!" "HAHAHAHA!" "Hahaha!"
My {kindred} who have the ability to hack even Exa's encryption burst out laughing at Juno's statement. They didn't even get angry but were all laughing without a care in the world. It wasn't tame snickers and chuckling but boisterous guffaws.
I looked at Jas and Lilly who were leaning on each other in amusement. Even Liv in my arms buried her face in my shoulder trying to reign in her laughter.
"I appreciate the sentiment Juno. But know that even if you became the most gorgeous woman on the planet. I would still not touch you. I am spoken for. I will no longer take another mate no matter the reason," I replied in earnest.
[You say that with such finality. But what would you do should all your current mates die? It is a curse to the strong that they are the only ones left.]
Juno had no malice in her words. And considering what happened with Roach, she was justified in asking that. Roach's hatred of the Vampires came from that incident. Yet he merely moved on and tried to establish a new family.
But me? I probably was not strong enough. If the Sirens died, I would not last long. After I murdered the ones responsible. My time would end there.
"That's fine. Once I get vengeance I will move to join them."
[Interesting, your mates are worth more than your own life? That certainly is a mentality unfit for a king. How would you lead your people if you are dead? I do not understand this. This folly is wholly of Reapers.]
"You presume I even want to do so. I live for them. I…"
Liv, who was still in my arms, reached for my cheeks with her small hand. I gazed into her amber eyes and felt the emotions from her link. It was love, guilt and...joy? Before I could make sense of it, Jas and Lilly stepped forward.
"Aren't you the same Juno? With your new position dying for a single egg is not logical. Your life would better serve for the Awakened. Much like my Husband, you are placing a single life higher than countless others."
[That's…]
"This is another reason why my Dearest trusts you, Juno. People are made of both emotion and logic. If you only had one or another you are no different from a monster. Do not worry about my {Kindred}. While he places our lives above his, my sister and I are the same."
"Which is why should the time come. He will never die alone; we would be right there alongside him. Such is the {fate} of a Siren. Our lives are tied with my beloved," Liv added.
[It seems I am much to lacking. Thank you for your counsel. I will reflect on it. Shall we proceed? My sisters have already divided my forces into seven groups.]
Nodding at her words, I returned to the ground with Liv in my arms. My other two women naturally followed me. Reuniting with the other groups it was quite weird.
There were seven groups with about 2 or three Alpha's. My six other avatars were in the other groups. The rest of my party joined 4 of the other groups. Seeing reapers waiting alongside so many Lizardkin and Champion ranked monsters took guts.
D and Leo were as men usually were stoic and just kept alert. Nyda was sitting cross legged seemingly meditating.
Pixie was by far the bravest of the four. She was playing with Lizardkin. Seeing a child tickling and running around 10-foot lizards would make anyone worry.
When they sensed my Sunday and my battle harem approach, they four stood up. Jas, Lilly and Liv were supposed to go with separate at this point. Two of them would join my avatars in one of the groups while one Siren would accompany my real body.
But while we planned to replenish the ranks of the Lizardkin, the group having Sunday would have an edge over everybody else. For one only this body could use {fates}. And as our fight with the duke was growing nearer, I wanted to be as prepared as I can be.
'My {Kindred}, would you all mind going with my avatars? I plan to have Sunday accompany Leo.'
'Beloved this would be for a combat shadow silhouette, right? I do not mind. The groups we Sirens would join would be fine. But I believe we need to reinforce the other four teams.'
'I agree with Liv, Husband. Out of the reapers her who do not have silhouettes, Leo's fighting style would be the most apt for you to copy. For reinforcements UGVs would be enough. The one with Sunday would not need help.'
'To us Sirens, Dearest, there is not much difference between Sunday or the rest of your bodies. So no complains there. We will protect the other groups. Just have Pixie and D join the three Champion groups. Nyda should be fine.'
Nodding at their analysis, I swapped the guns of my avatars. I had the avatar with Pixie carry the Minigun, while the one with D carried the 99mm FT5 rocket launcher. With our preparations complete, Juno joined my group and lead the way.
The Lizardkin Dragons among the other groups similarly already had locations in mind. When the groups separated, I naturally began to speak with the other Awakened. Unfortunately, none was as chatty as Juno, the rest said nothing. They did move to my words or suggestions though.
"Juno, can't you say something to your sisters? They are all ignoring me. Maybe you are the only one who can hear me after all?"
The leader of the Awakened began to express her humor as we charged towards one of the outposts.
[Give it time. They are quite old fashioned. To them, it would be like a rabid animal suddenly tried to act friendly. Most of them are still terrified of you. After all, they have yet to learn about you like I did.]
"You see me like a rabid animal? Why? What the fuck did I do to be seen that way?"
[Haha, it was most amusing. I was already in pieces before you joined. According to them they have never seen a more arrogant warm blood before. They couldn't even understand half of what you said.]
"Understand? But you do, don't you?"
[How should I explain it? Hmm…I see. Thank you, Exa. It would be like trying to converse in English when it is your second or third language. The Lizardkin Dragons only know basic words. So, no matter how articulate you are, they wouldn't understand.]
It seems much like the Sirens, and Delroy, Exa was teaching Juno in real time. Robyn who once upon a time was unlearned, soon grew smarter. After gaining Exa, she drank knowledge by the boatload. Juno seemed to be the same.
[Plus, they are intimidated by you. All of them believe you would kill them like you did the Vampires if they make a mistake.]
"I do not know if I should be happy about this or not."
[Haha, do not concern yourself with is Limitless. They will learn soon enough. I will force them to do so. But enough about that. It is time for me to show my worth.]
As we made our way towards one of the broken-down forts, enemies came to defend them. Juno who wasn't able to fight the last time smashed her scythes together and roared.
"BROOOOAAAAARRRRR!!!"
{COME MY SISTERS! THE NIGHTS WHERE WE COWERED TO THESE MOSQUITO FUCKERS ARE OVER! IN THE NAME OF LIMITLESS! AWAKENED! TO WAR!}