Vengeance of the Returner

The very night of the call Nix and a few of the selected members, Readied their arsenals, weapons to go on a particularly long trip. An extremely prolonging trip that will take over thirty days just to reach the central cities. 

So, without further ado, Nix had already plotted a way to quickly reach Ranrak. If he was to fly through.

"Oi, I will drive the Mutino. So just carry on with directing me."

Cinzia said with her usual rough tone.

"Alright Alright. Here grab the leash."

He blended her the leash and walked into the caravan.

Everyone inside the caravan was pretty nervous. Some of them were meditating some of them were playing cards.

He sat next to Rebecca and Yeril after placing the map on the table that was in the center.

He then pointed at four coordinates, to be accurate, cities. There was Lerinare that was been destroyed so he had marked x on it. Exempting it there were three cities circled with red pants.

One of the marked cities was Nazlane, a city-owned by the regulars. A supporting city of Ferandel.

It was in between the path of Lerinare and Ferandel. So that was his first choice to enter. In times of war, the cities could be busy and moreover, Nix had two big shots of Ranrak. He could easily enter with an angel assisting them. And if they reached they could possibly use the portal in Nazlane to reach Ranrak, the southern city.

The biggest problem is to convince the owner of Nazlane. From Lerinare, it will take up to seven days if they were to use a  Mutino from Lerinare. 

Reaching the destroyed city could be easy. The only hard part is fighting the sky ogres and flying above the Sewarei mountain range.

The team was unenthusiastic and very wary about participating in the war. Then why did some of them choose to follow Nix? This could be a question that might arise in some folks. 

The answer is simple. It was because Nix left. Most of them knew regardless of the troublesome and dreadful situation. He has always survived and also tends to save his pawns.

That's that, in the current moment they were traveling through the sky passing above the dense Sewarei mountain range. As one could expect there were a few watchers from the sky ogre's side.

In recent times they learned one thing. It was not to meddle in the business of a man from Theemai. A man who had brought genocide to an entire city of his own brethren. To top that off he used them as pawns. They feared facing that man.

Their populace was beyond resurrection and if they were to unnecessarily enter into the fight they might lose the very few watchers that protect the women and children. 

As such, the very moment they noticed a mutino passing through they fled into the mountains.

"Haha, boss...Look at that! You've messed their perception. I have once heard a story about them being sky pirates that steal men who travel through the sky. And know they are hiding in fear."

Gunther said laughing while peering through the window witnessing the sky ogre's retreat.

"I don't think it's fear. They are merely trying to reserve themself from getting into further ado. We'd rather not indulge them into more trouble."

Nix frowned looking at Gunther.

He had grown. He did not see that as fear whence he himself had run and hid a few times. He knew how it feels to be powerless. Those who are continuously made to face pain will grow tremendously stronger. The more one indulges in pain the more reward they gain. 

"Come on boss! Even if your refuse that's the truth!"

"Fucking baldie... Shut up already. Shove your arrogance in your ass. What he said is true."

Camila grimaced slabbing the table.

"Well, I do believe what Gunther said is true. We got a strong guy who fought a demi-god. How would they not fear?"

Rebecca said and winked at Nix.

"Even if miss big ass knight such thing. I can't agree to such shit."

Nix said as her face went pale.

"Fucking pervert! How dare you call me with such names?"

She said unsheathing her sword.

"Hah, sorry if it hurt you, Miss. Rebecca but, I can't take back words."

He said with a smirk.

And when she slowly retracted her sword he peered at her eyes.

"Although, It's true that you got some nice booty."

He uttered. He wanted to liven up the gloomy mood. He was very bad with jokes. Although he tried his best. Yeril was still wearing a straight face just like Dae Seok. Reegan was busy playing rummy with Kraven. 

The mood was certainly dull and bright but they were not going for some tour to spend some quality time and have fun. They were going to fight a war and shed blood so, the mood was bound to be gloomy and shady.

"So, Yeril... Mind making a contact with Heredia?"

"Yes, Lord Nix..."

She said and soo chanted her spell making a divine connection. Soon, Nix's vision spun and led him to Heredia's chamber. As usual, she was watching one of the outsider's moves via a hologram and by her side were the two angels.

Surprisingly the scene that was playing showed someone Nix knew.

'Nagendra?'

He thought looking at the man who was packing his things. He decided to mind his own business and drifted to Heredia who was seated majestically on her throne.

"Greetings Heredia."

"Greetings Nix. I am appalled that you made a contact first may I know what you want to speak of?"

"Just announce our arrival to Nazlane to let us use the portal."

"Fine, I will do so. Any other demands?"

"Yes."

"Who are the other three gods? Will I get rewards for what I am doing?"

"You, will. And other three gods do not wish to reveal their identity. That just increases trouble. We might be known as gods of integrity but, all have differences. Some people are against using you."

"But what's my part in this war? If you people were able to see the future then why not tell me?"

"Akin to Shigon, The martial god. AL- Zalam can also discern the future. This implies we cannot predict the future. Or the clash will change."

"Regardless of these, some of the deities believe that you will disturb the fate. While few of us garner good intent towards you in this war. You will gain help if you fall in trouble."

'This war huh?'

So, what she means they merely want him to be participating in this war. The fact there are three gods backing up was indeed a good thing to hear about but, he was feeling something amiss. 

Heredia, The goddess of wisdom. Her mere title says a lot about her. She may possess ill intentions or just trying to use and push into the abyss of despair. It was a dangerous gamble from his part but, he wanted to gamble as well.

From what he knew death isn't the end. He could literally rise from the underworld even if he died. 

If what she told him was true. Then there are gods wary of him alike to corrupted ones. Thus, he needs to minimize exposing himself in the war. If he amasses attention and the higher existence finds him threatening that would be the end of his tale. He might suffer but more importantly, his women might suffer as well which he wouldn't be liking.

The gore vision he saw of his people getting slandered by Ferok khan and Nate Fraser was still vivid and clear. No matter what he didn't want to suffer to such extend.

"I hope so..."

Nix said.

"Haha, I can see the worry in your eyes. Both Shigon and Kraven hold high interest and feel wary. According to Shigon's speculation, you possess the same power or something far powerful from them. Your soul is already in the realm of a Transcended. Whether you know it or not."

"How do you know?"

"I am god. And do you know about fate?"

"Somewhat but, I do believe. Solely believing in it is foolery."

"No, not thinking it is relevant is foolish. What is fate? It is something predetermined. However time you regress. It cannot be changed. It is a strong force."

'Perhaps the gods already know?'

He thought and asked.

"I do know that but may I know why you are telling me this?"

She smiled at him rising from her throne.

"Just enlightening you... I wonder why my fate is correlated to yours."

"But..."

Suddenly he was pulled back to his consciousness. upon opening his eyes he saw his members holding their weapons while the mutino continuously growled.

"Yeril?"

He asked looking at her lying unconsciously.

"What's happening Rebecca?"

He looking at her who was wearing a frightened expression on her face.

As he walked out of the arched wooden door that was wide open a fiercely cold air fell upon his body.

His members were all frozen and the mutino was cold. 

It was then...