27 Dark Scheme
"Dad, there is no need for us to be paranoid about this matter. Although I feel that what I saw, to be very crucial and critical this is just a dream there are no firm bases to what will happen or whether it is true or not. I don't know the end result of this dream. Either way, I'll make enough preparations to make sure both my dear siblings to be safe and sound at all times. You should focus on the proceedings of our plan, a lot of things depend on this plan. I will send you the array formations later. Keep the best ones for yourself and sell the rest. Oh, and don't sell the offensive and illusion types to anyone. Well, I'll take my leave then." Aaron said as he got up to leave.
"What you said is true, I'll focus on what's important but the safety of you three children is still concerning if you need anything just say it," Alan said a little hesitant after listening about the whole thing.
Aaron noticed his hesitation and said,
"Don't worry dad I'll bring a gift back from my trip with Mom(Hana) for their birthday. I'll also make special formations for both of them that will protect them in emergency situations. Rest assured that nothing like what I saw in the dream will take place in reality as long as their big brother is alive." Aaron said as he clenched both his fists tightly. He turned around and left.
Alan was after all someone with his share of vivid experiences, he felt that Aaron knew a lot more then he was acknowledging. At the same time, the facts would make him think otherwise.
While he was thinking about these matters, Josef returned to the room.
"My Lord, I have some important findings to report," Josef said.
Alan came back from his own evaluation of Aaron's actions so far. He nodded at Josef to let him report.
"My lord, I have found new information about people who we had thought to be mere merchants although renowned and respected. This few are likely the people funding and protecting these business deals from the shadows. Please have a look." Josef said and passed a few data crystals to Alan that he retrieved from Rupert. Rupert had collected these data crystals from his victims it contained information about each other's dealings, even though this information was not complete at a single source it would be easy to cross-reference it with the others to make a lot of sense out of it.
As Alan went through these data crystals his face became more and more disgusted. The things mentioned in this data crystal were beyond inhumane.
"I can't believe these people... no monsters like them exist to do such things and others who would make money out of such deals. Sigh... when will everyone be reporting back?" Alan asked Josef.
"Most of them have started their journey back, they will report by the end of this week or the beginning of the next week," Josef replied.
"Alright, let's have a meeting ten days from now to discuss these things when everyone is back. Pass on these data to them so they are all up to speed on the matter." Alan said.
....
Thousands of miles away from the Avron Estate, in an empty room an eerie silence prevailed as if for hundreds of years sinister and vile happenings of the empire had originated and orchestrated from this single location. The aura of this place would give one a feeling of dread to the point of making one's bones chilly.
From the centre of the room, seven lights shot up in different directions. The lights halted five feet above the ground soon the lights expanded to form silhouettes of four men and three women. Neither their facial features nor their physical appearance could be determined by the silhouettes.
One of the men with skin as white, as white could be, broke the silence. He was the one with a very pale complexion that was easily noticeable even through the vague and hazy figures.
"It's time we select the target of 'Two decades of cleansing'." the white man said his voice sounded dreadful and monotonous.
"The Rictor and Hartington family shall be exempted from the selection due to being previously selected for cleansing. This leaves us with the Avron, Forton, Bonilla, Sroka and Ionescu. Everyone gets two votes. Please make your votes." the man continued seeing no objections.
"The Avron and Sroka" A female voice was heard like melodies from a musical instrument.
"The Bonilla and Ionescu" the other female voice was heard energetic and enthusiastic.
"The Avron and Forton" a majestic and manly voice echoed in the room.
"The Bonilla and Ionescu" a calm and elegant voice of female rang in the room.
"The Forton and Avron" a rusty and hoarse voice from a typical sore throat resounded in the room.
"The Avron and Forton" A husky and attractive manly voice filled the room.
"The Forton and Sroka" A dreadful and monotonous voice of the white-skinned man ended the voting.
"That makes four votes for Avron and four for Forton. The Avron being voted for is understandable considering what we discussed five days ago in the emergency meeting. But the Forton also getting four votes is surprising, to say the least. Well, that's it for today." the man with a pale complexion and dead voice said.
"Hmph, ... they are just targeting my family because there is no male leadership in the family. Pathetic... and you half-dead trash don't think I don't know why you made the latter comment in such a timely fashion." the woman with the elegant voice snorted and said.
"My fellow protector, I don't know what you mean by those words. All of them have made their choices themselves and very independently at that. It hurts my feelings very much when you put it that way." the with a pale complexion and dreadful voice said sarcastically.
"I don't have all day to listen to your nonsense if that's the only thing, then you all better get back to the task each of us has to complete before the deadline. Don't forget that it's my Avron family that you are targeting based on your or rather his fabricated prophecy. Either way, I don't care, but if you think targeting my family is as simple as that, then you will be surprised. Also, if any one of you tries anything funny to my family directly or indirectly then don't blame me for not giving you a chance to explain yourself before you disappear by my hands." the man with a husky voice said as his silhouette disappeared.
The woman who had spoken up in dissatisfaction was the next to end the special communication link and disappeared, followed by the others. Soon the room returned to its previous state of eerie silence.
"What you said is true, I'll focus on what's important but the safety of you three children is still concerning if you need anything just say it," Alan said a little hesitant after listening about the whole thing.
Aaron noticed his hesitation and said,
"Don't worry dad I'll bring a gift back from my trip with Mom(Hana) for their birthday. I'll also make special formations for both of them that will protect them in emergency situations. Rest assured that nothing like what I saw in the dream will take place in reality as long as their big brother is alive." Aaron said as he clenched both his fists tightly. He turned around and left.
Alan was after all someone with his share of vivid experiences, he felt that Aaron knew a lot more then he was acknowledging. At the same time, the facts would make him think otherwise.
While he was thinking about these matters, Josef returned to the room.
"My Lord, I have some important findings to report," Josef said.
Alan came back from his own evaluation of Aaron's actions so far. He nodded at Josef to let him report.
"My lord, I have found new information about people who we had thought to be mere merchants although renowned and respected. This few are likely the people funding and protecting these business deals from the shadows. Please have a look." Josef said and passed a few data crystals to Alan that he retrieved from Rupert. Rupert had collected these data crystals from his victims it contained information about each other's dealings, even though this information was not complete at a single source it would be easy to cross-reference it with the others to make a lot of sense out of it.
As Alan went through these data crystals his face became more and more disgusted. The things mentioned in this data crystal were beyond inhumane.
"I can't believe these people... no monsters like them exist to do such things and others who would make money out of such deals. Sigh... when will everyone be reporting back?" Alan asked Josef.
"Most of them have started their journey back, they will report by the end of this week or the beginning of the next week," Josef replied.
"Alright, let's have a meeting ten days from now to discuss these things when everyone is back. Pass on these data to them so they are all up to speed on the matter." Alan said.
....
Thousands of miles away from the Avron Estate, in an empty room an eerie silence prevailed as if for hundreds of years sinister and vile happenings of the empire had originated and orchestrated from this single location. The aura of this place would give one a feeling of dread to the point of making one's bones chilly.
From the centre of the room, seven lights shot up in different directions. The lights halted five feet above the ground soon the lights expanded to form silhouettes of four men and three women. Neither their facial features nor their physical appearance could be determined by the silhouettes.
One of the men with skin as white, as white could be, broke the silence. He was the one with a very pale complexion that was easily noticeable even through the vague and hazy figures.
"It's time we select the target of 'Two decades of cleansing'." the white man said his voice sounded dreadful and monotonous.
"The Rictor and Hartington family shall be exempted from the selection due to being previously selected for cleansing. This leaves us with the Avron, Forton, Bonilla, Sroka and Ionescu. Everyone gets two votes. Please make your votes." the man continued seeing no objections.
"The Avron and Sroka" A female voice was heard like melodies from a musical instrument.
"The Bonilla and Ionescu" the other female voice was heard energetic and enthusiastic.
"The Avron and Forton" a majestic and manly voice echoed in the room.
"The Bonilla and Ionescu" a calm and elegant voice of female rang in the room.
"The Forton and Avron" a rusty and hoarse voice from a typical sore throat resounded in the room.
"The Avron and Forton" A husky and attractive manly voice filled the room.
"The Forton and Sroka" A dreadful and monotonous voice of the white-skinned man ended the voting.
"That makes four votes for Avron and four for Forton. The Avron being voted for is understandable considering what we discussed five days ago in the emergency meeting. But the Forton also getting four votes is surprising, to say the least. Well, that's it for today." the man with a pale complexion and dead voice said.
"Hmph, ... they are just targeting my family because there is no male leadership in the family. Pathetic... and you half-dead trash don't think I don't know why you made the latter comment in such a timely fashion." the woman with the elegant voice snorted and said.
"My fellow protector, I don't know what you mean by those words. All of them have made their choices themselves and very independently at that. It hurts my feelings very much when you put it that way." the with a pale complexion and dreadful voice said sarcastically.
"I don't have all day to listen to your nonsense if that's the only thing, then you all better get back to the task each of us has to complete before the deadline. Don't forget that it's my Avron family that you are targeting based on your or rather his fabricated prophecy. Either way, I don't care, but if you think targeting my family is as simple as that, then you will be surprised. Also, if any one of you tries anything funny to my family directly or indirectly then don't blame me for not giving you a chance to explain yourself before you disappear by my hands." the man with a husky voice said as his silhouette disappeared.
The woman who had spoken up in dissatisfaction was the next to end the special communication link and disappeared, followed by the others. Soon the room returned to its previous state of eerie silence.