Limitless The Strongest Revenant-Chapter 1021: So here I am [2/2]

"…"

I stayed silent. Having your entire family torn by demonkin was quite traumatic. I couldn't blame him for lashing out at Amari. But the last time I offered him a chance to fight, he froze. The person back then lacked the will to push forward.

Seeing that I didn't bother to reply, Pierre smiled wryly. "May I ask what you plan to do now?"

"I intend to throw your continent into civil war. In the chaos, I will assassinate some fucker named Onye. Hopefully, after doing so, I can help your Revenant."

"You intend to kill the royal chief? I can understand the need. But what do you get out of all this? You gave me the impression that you couldn't care less about Africa," Pierre argued.

"You are right, I don't. I only care about my family. I will do anything to keep them safe. But Africa, being in its current state, puts them at risk. And I cannot wait until someone from the continent gets Africa's shit together to do something about it. So here I am."

Pierre looked down and clenched his fist.

"So, you believe it's better to act on your own than to wait for someone else to save you?"

"Well, yeah. For the record, no one saved me to begin with. All my life, I had to fight on my own. When I didn't, I had what was mine stolen. I no longer wish to live like that. At least that is what I promised to myself ever since I died," I answered.

I had no sponsors, no handlers, or allies. It was a miracle I even survived my enlistment. But my journey was one I began. When I was human, I didn't try as hard. It was my fault. That was why I had a dead-end job and why Caroline left me.

'Though it was only because of those experiences that I live this way now,' I contemplated.

"Successors much like the Sins all lead lives that are extremely similar. First, all of them led lives of mediocrity, failing to accomplish anything. They grew up devoid of love from their families and were betrayed by their first loves. But they all ascend in the same manner."

Knowing that all my so-called brothers lived the same kind of life, I felt a sense of kinship with them. Maybe that was why we lived the way we did. Unfortunately, much like those in Zanele's recording, I would have to kill the ones I would meet. I didn't have a choice.

'Seems like a shame. If the world can birth so many Successors, why make them kill each other? Just put them all on a team and finish the big bad,' I couldn't help but think wishfully.

Unlike the ones who came before me, I would claim my legacies only after Antarctica was taken back. For that goal, I had to unite humanity as one force. At least as much as I can with rewards. Shaking my head, I decided to end the conversation with Pierre.

Seeing him stare at the ground, I turned around. Only a soft murmur came from the one behind me.

"Please, let me help."

Intrigued, I faced him. This man was so delusional he blamed everyone but himself. And while his circumstances were tragic, it was no excuse. He didn't have the guts to take the gun I offered him. That was primarily why I forgot about him.

"Why?"

"I-I know I have no right to say this. But I have been a Reaper for years now. I wish to do something, anything. Many like me die like ants when the demons and the powerhouses crash. If you really came here to change all that, I want to help you." fгee𝑤ebɳoveɭ.cøm

"You have yet to answer my question. What is your stake in this? Yes, your life has been pathetic. But it will not suddenly change all because of what I am about to do. You are immortal. You can find a human woman, take her to a faraway place, and live in peace."

Pierre raised his eyes to look at me. My words rang true. It was far easier to forget about the whole reaper thing and just live in ignorance until the end came. One had to be a special kind of motherfucker before he would want to even join my side.

"I want to follow you. Your way of life is something I never had the courage to do. Whether you succeed or fail, I want to see it. For your own future, you are willing to do so much. I want to see the kind of mentality such a man possesses."

Well, I certainly didn't expect that. The only reason I even met Pierre was because she was someone Blanche used to deliver a letter to me. Jo even believed that the one-week deadline was all to save this Mauritian.

"And if I say no?"

"…"

"In case you didn't get it the first time, I am about to kill a lot of your princes. And I will throw your entire continent into turmoil. Millions will die. If you associate with me, you will see such tragedies on a daily basis. Do you have the stomach for it?"

When I used {Insight} on him, there was hardly anything impressive about him. Why was he so important that Blanche made sure he survived?

"I cannot claim that I won't falter. But I no longer wish to cower in fear. My family died so pathetically that I cannot even sleep. I hear their screams even when I close my eyes. I want to know why. Why did such an atrocity have to happen?"

"I know why. But the answer is neither kind nor anything that can give you comfort. Are you certain this is what you want?"

"Yes. I do not know what I can contribute, but I will do what I can. If you truly wish to change Africa for the better. Then I want to follow you. It might be selfishness on my part, but if I can stop others from going through what I did, I will be content."

Hearing his reason, I could only frown. Such sentiments were hollow. At least I thought so. Still, I grew interested. I wanted to see how much this Mauritian would endure before he broke. And if he could actually help out, all the better.

"I see. If that is the case, then follow me."

As I walked away, Pierre called out, obviously surprised.

"That's it? You aren't going to make me swear an oath or initiate me or something?"

Without looking back, I headed toward Zanele's hut.

"I only do so for those who actually show promise. You are trash. I gave you the right to tag along, nothing more. Whether you live or die, I could not care less."

I opened the door and entered. I heard the sounds of footsteps frantically running after me as I closed the door. Seamlessly, I entered Lilly's void space. The place felt similar to our inventories. I saw the rest of my party sitting in what looked like an auditorium.

The furniture looked professional and had all sorts of stuff. If you ignored the inhumane, swirling darkness on the walls and ceiling, it looked like a normal venue. I scanned around for my girls and found them. Even Exa was there for some reason.

Jo was waving at me and gesturing to a spot in front. It was obviously the most important seat in the room. As I headed further in, something entered. It was Pierre.

I took my seat and announced to everyone, "That person is Pierre; he wants to sit in. My Kindred, please begin. I want to get this over with."

"Yes, my lord!" x7