Limitless The Strongest Revenant-Chapter 898: Because my {Kindred} asked [1/2]

"They fight for your cause?" Zanele repeated.

The matriarch of the Soldat clan normally kept a fake smile. A while ago that finally broke and I saw her express anger for the first time. Now seeing the look on her face, it showed a different emotion. One I knew very well.

It was desperation.

"Yes, the Awakened in the second video is their leader. And she commands thousands of them. They have pledge themselves to me. You should know the Reaper in the second video, right? That is Zachary Lynch, The Nightmare."

"T-This is…"

"By the gods! Even just one of them can take on the malice of two Specters!"

"The Condor and the Sierra look at their bodies!"

"Just how much Malice did they suppress to have so many soul tattoos!"

"I heard that just one of those can overwhelm a Phantom!"

"But did you see the amount that was cleansed from the Nightmare!"

"If we can just get one these awakened!"

"No wonder Asia has completely left us in the dust! They have been using their beasts as Malice receptacles for years!"

"And know we have the chance too!"

The immense desire that overpowers reason. It was like the thirst that comes when one is on fire. Or the pain that carves itself in your lungs when you suffocate. Sometimes it's the feeling of helplessness as you slowly watch all that you love get destroyed.

It was unpleasant. It was downright evil. Desperation given enough time would overwhelm anyone regardless of morals, stature, will or desire. And right now, the elders in front of me all reeked of it.

'Hmph. They expect help when they themselves didn't try to aid anyone after all this time. They were too busy fighting and killing each other. Darling, I know they fight good, but can we really use them?'

'How pathetic. Whatever dignity they had has evaporated. And these are supposed to be the elders of Africa? Honey, I think this is a mistake.'

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'They look like junkies. These derros would rip apart anyway that tries to deny them. Possum, if these bastards threaten you in ANY way. I will crush them all to dust! Right here. Right now!'

'You are all too harsh. Although I can understand why. Anata, I advise against helping them further than executing Amari's brother. They are still going to attack us in the future. Why help those that threaten us?'

Even the girls were all against it. Desperation had a way of turning most people to a bunch of despicable assholes. The circumstances were different, but it was a fact that humans were fucking evil.

life was all about finding people whose personalities matched yours. I was blessed to have found the Sirens. And while I adored them with all my heart, I knew they were no saints. In the same manner, I was also among the assholes in this world.

Still, it didn't matter to be how much of a bastard these people were. I knew they would look our for themselves. The trick was to ensure that their best interests lie with me. So long as I could ensure that, they would never betray me.

'My {kindred}. I know you have reservations. But will you please follow my lead? I cannot do this without you. But I wholly believe in Africa's potential.'

'Sigh. I kinda expect it, this does not make sense, Honey. But hardly anything you did was logical. I mean you even married me of all people. Fine, do as you please, I will make it work.'

'Hehehe! It really is always exiting with you Darling! Okay! I will follow whatever you do. But if they try to hurt you, I will kill them all okay? Like I will make sure they are deader than dead. If you agree to that, then I will give it my all.'

'Possum, why do you always make the absolute stupidest decisions possible? But I guess that's what I get for falling in love with a bogan. Haaa…Whatever…Lets just fuck up whatever comes our way. So long as I can stay with you, I don't really give a shit.'

'I find it admirable that you are willing to take a chance on them Anata. But, as someone who was saved by your kindness, I have no right to deny others. As your woman and your {Kindred}, I vow to do all that I can you ensure your victory.'

Hearing the wonderful and heartwarming responses of my girls, I sent them love and affection through our links.

'Thank you everyone. And I am sorry I am like this,' I said in gratitude.

It was kind of like wearing body armor. I didn't wear it because I wanted to get shot, but I did so to prepare for when I did. I didn't know if these bastards would betray me. All I needed to do was ensure that even if they did, I would profit.

The best way to do this was to burn the boats. In order to take the island, I needed to convince everyone here, that we had to stand together. I was their only means of survival. If I can get them to betray everyone else, that would ensure their loyalty to me.

They would have to ensure I never failed because if I did, it would mean their end. This was the best way to control people. Not to exploit them directly. But drag them into a situation with no other alternative in sight. It was hard to do but if you were successful…

'You would gain people who would fight like demons in desperation.'

"Silence!"

At Zanele's rebuke the elders all piped down. Although she tried to hide it, her body language seemed on edge. Hmm, perhaps I should switch to [Ninja] to get a better feel.

'[Ninja].'

Upon invoking my discipline, I noticed that the different cues of the Soldat's became clearer. Rather than eagerness, or desperation the emotions I sense was not negative but positive. Rather than desperation, what I saw in their eyes was hope.

"Successor. Please continue what you were going to say," Zanele asked directly.

She tried to hide it, but the focus on her eyes were like those of a hunter. Although she sat demurely on the carpet, I could hear the sounds of her muscles tightening. Her body was leaning forward despite her attempts to sit straight.

'She even has her jaw clenched so hard I can notice the tension on her face,' I inwardly noted.

"I intend to offer to the Immortal. Rather than kill himself to cleanse the malice with his blood. Give it to me. I will empower the Awakened with it. All you need is to get me into a conversation with him."

"And what would you ask for this favor in return Successor? As a king of a small domain, you ought to know how big of a service you are rendering. What is in it for you?"

"I wish for Africa's full support a month from now."

"Support? Support for what? I was half expecting you to request us to halt our invasion of your kingdom," Zanele expressed in confusion.

"You misunderstand. I do not care if Africa sees me as an enemy or not. Do as you please. But for just one campaign I require your strength. Hell's Eden, my battlefront will be assaulting Antarctica. I wish for Africa to send their strongest warriors to aid me."