System Nemesis

Thomas, which hadn"t slept because of the scene of Derrick ripping out the heart of his friend, was one of the first to arrive at the designated area.

It was where the future Military Quarters would be built. The terrain was mostly flat, but the vegetation was dense and the presence of bugs was suffocating. Curses and clapping sounds could be heard randomly throughout the group of soldiers.

"Why the h.e.l.l was the rally set here?! I understand that it"s our future base, but there"s nothing but mosquitoes here!!!"

"I agree... What the f.u.c.k were they thinking?! We can"t train in this s.h.i.+t hole!!!"

While some were venting out their growing frustration, Thomas just stood still, waiting for orders. He could also spot other thugs that had been "reformed" by the same method he went through.

"Atone or join your friend"

Those were the words that kept playing over and over in his head. It hadn"t been the first time he had seen people peris.h.i.+ng, but the fact that he was completely powerless in front of true strength made him realize something... he was scared of death. Scared of dying without accomplis.h.i.+ng anything meaningful in his life.

After a few extra minutes, the 160 soldiers all stood together, making a juicy snack for the hordes of mosquitoes that kept arriving. Their curses were only getting louder and louder and their dissatisfaction soared, to the point where some people almost convinced themselves that they could just leave the training without being punished.

"YOU PATHETIC WEAKLINGS!"

The thunderous voice came from the front and all the eyes of the soldiers swung in its direction. A chill covered the entire crowd and those who were previously exclaiming their grievances stopped, not daring to let out another word.

On a big boulder that overlooked everything stood a woman and a man. The woman was dressed in a brown leather armor that matched her untied red hair. She was pretty, but not too overbearing. She looked pretty down to earth... However, when the soldiers met her gaze, their spirits were shaken... She looked at them as if they were... trash. A look filled with so much disgust that she made them rethink their entire lives... The man next to her was recognized by most of the soldiers. He was the only ex-chieftain that was left alive. When Atta saw the expression Eloise gave the warriors below, he couldn"t help but grimace...

"YOU"RE f.u.c.kING DISGRACES TO THE PROFESSION! COMPLAINING LIKE THE LITTLE b.i.t.c.hES THAT YOU ARE! ARE YOU SOME HOUSEWIVES THAT WAIT FOR THEIR HUSBAND TO f.u.c.k THEM SO THEY CAN HAVE KIDS?! CAUSE RIGHT NOW YOU SURE LOOK LIKE SOME!"

All of their expressions fell... Did they really look like that earlier? However, some hotheads took offense and replied to her.

"What the f.u.c.k did you just say lady?! Say that again!"

"Yeah, if there"s a b.i.t.c.h here, it"s you!"

"Come beg on all four, and we"ll play with you to show who"s really in charge here!"

All the other soldiers took in a cold mouthful of air and immediately distanced themselves from them, forming a human arena. Were these fellows suicidal?! Hadn"t they seen Derrick"s strength?!

Some, however, recognized the misogynistic and unruly men. They were Martin, Lucas and Trey, the strongest and most arrogant soldiers of their now dissolved village.

When Eloise and Atta heard them, their gazes narrowed on the three individuals. The atmosphere suddenly got heavy and the surroundings were stifled, but neither party backed down.

After a long minute, Eloise erupted in a crystal clear and cold laughter.

"I never expected three morons to make my life easier. COME FIGHT ME ALL TOGETHER YOU p.u.s.s.iES!"

She unsheathed the sword at her waist and jumped down of the rock.

When the three of them heard that, their faces turned bright red and their furry erupted.

"YOU b.i.t.c.h! YOU BETTER NOT BEG US FOR MERCY AFTER WE TOY WITH YOU!"

Martin was almost frothing at his mouth. He had never been that disrespected in his life. He was used to being admired and given leeway whenever he wanted. The trio whipped out their respective weapons and leaped forward, with the intention of breaking their supposedly new General.

When she saw them move, the only thing she did was sneer. They were simply... too weak.

*BANG*

With a single swing of her sword, she knocked them all out and sent them cras.h.i.+ng into the nearby trees. The only thing they could do in response was spit blood while lying pitifully on the floor.

Their minds couldn"t process how a G.o.dd.a.m.n woman could wield such monstrous strength.

While they were reeling, the others were awed. Their General wasn"t all talk! Even Atta had to admit that she looked really majestic.

"NOW THAT YOU"VE SEEN THAT I"M NOT SOME WIFE, YOU BETTER f.u.c.kING LISTEN! HIS HIGHNESS DERRICK ASKED ME TO TRAIN YOU AND MAKE YOU "RESPECTABLE". I SEE WE HAVE A LONG WAY TO GO! Now as for you three r.e.t.a.r.ds..."

Everyone suddenly had looks of pity... What was going to happen to them?

She approached the bodies and leaned close enough for them to hear her whispers. What they heard froze their heart and their blood left their faces.

"I"ll break you and by the time I"m done, you"ll be begging for your mommies... Your bones, your organs, your very being. Everything is mine now... You"re basically glorified prost.i.tutes, nothing more. I ask for something, you agree. If you don"t..."

With her blade, she faked slitting her own throat, which made the previously confidant men shake uncontrollably. This girl was crazy!!!

Seeing that she had succeeded in scaring them, she straightened herself and looked around.

"NOW LISTEN UP YOU FOOLS! I WANT YOU ALL TO RUN THREE LAPS AROUND THE TOWN (10 kilometers) WHILE GEARED UP, THEN 200 PUSH UPS, 200 SIT UPS FOLLOWED BY ANOTHER 3 LAPS. THE LAST ONES WILL RUN ANOTHER 3 LAPS. OF COURSE, THEY WON"T BE RUNNING ALONE..."

Her voice was loud and domineering, and after her last sentence, she looked at Martin, Lucas and Trey with a malicious glint. Everyone started sweating heavily. These soldiers barely did anything in the past, and except a few, they were all out of shape...

When she saw that n.o.body moved, she yelled again.

"RUN NOW OR I"M DOUBLING THE WORKLOAD!!!"

Everybody snapped out and started running. n.o.body wanted to be last. Even the three beaten fellows got up with difficulty and started running.

Satisfied with the reaction, Eloise joined back Atta on the boulder, which seemed to be in a daze. In the past, he had tried training his soldiers, but had given up as they were all fatsos that barely did anything at all. Seeing her accomplish something he couldn"t in a day hurt his pride more than he liked to admit.

"I know you"re still on the fence about Derrick, but from what I"ve seen so far, he"s a worthy one to follow"

Her sudden affirmation startled Atta, but he nodded. Indeed, from what he had seen, nothing hinted at a bad ruler.

Sure, he looked tyrannical from time to time, but his actions were never out of place. Everyone that was punished deserve it. Little did he know that a seed of trust was planted that day.

Meanwhile, Thomas was running with all his might. He had been beyond motivated when he saw his new General toss trash away like it was nothing. It was where he would finally turn his life around.