In the Great Desert…
"Captain, there have been more reported unrest in the new territories that was vacated for willing small tribes".
"There were also reports of Titan sightings".
Seated on his chair as the now leading military figure of the Audun Tribe, Captain Aegon calmly went through the detailed reports in the pamphlets that were given to him as he raised his head to face the warriors the next moment.
"The small tribes can deal with the unrest themselves".
"But send the message of the Titan sightings to the other elites, I am mobilizing the new Vanguard Squad to go against them".
"Titan sightings is not a report that should be overlooked".
"Also, inform our warriors of the Vanguard Squad here that they should get prepared, we'll be going to the field soon to fight Titans".
"Yes, Captain Aegon". The soldiers saluted and left.
Days ago, after the Honorary Warrior ceremony was organized, the next day, Captain Aegon was officially made the Commander of the Vanguard Squad.
Not only that, after speaking with the other Tribe Chiefs of the major tribes, in a bid to save all desert tribesmen from the Titans, the major tribes cooperated to create a safe zone where willing small tribes could shelter from the Titans.
Despite Legolas's help which enabled them to beat the Titans back, their threat was still there. Until the machine was destroyed, the threat would remain.
Though Titan sightings were far lesser than before, they didn't go entirely as they showed up once in a while but the new Vanguard Squad was ready for them.
After their first feat of beating the Titans back, the Vanguard Squad already became a sacred religious squad where every warrior aspired to become one of.
And since most of their warriors died during the expedition to the Ancient Titan City, they needed new members and hence the new Vanguard Squad.
After recruiting, the new Vanguard Squad had 100 elite warriors.
As soon as their Commander's orders were passed to them, Altan, Arnold and the others went to work in preparations to go to the field.
Inside his home, before leaving, Altan sat cross-legged in his room.
"Your Excellency the Hermit, I have come with a sincere heart again".
"Please accept my faith and fealty and accept me as one of your fervent followers who will spread the gospel of your will and miracles".
For the 4th consecutive day, Altan prayed to the Hermit.
This time was different though, he got a reply. After leaving him hanging for the past 3 days, Legolas finally gave him a reply.
Altan heard the deep and sacred voice reverberating in his head.
"I have seen and acknowledged your faith and belief".
"I accept you as my follower".
"You will be my eye in the Desert".
"Watch and report everything that happens until ordered otherwise".
Legolas did not just speak, he left him with a welcome gift.
As soon as Altan opened his eyes, they shone with enlightenment as his excitement knew no limits. His smile was wide and content.
Apart from the ecstasy of his god answering him, he also got something new.
In his head, he detected a new knowledge that was not there before.
"Intermediate Pugilist Knowledge: Pugilist Energy Control".
Altan's eyes widened in shock. "T-this knowledge? This is what I've been working my whole life to get, the greatest intermediate Pugilist knowledge".
Legolas was now able to do this through the grey world.
Despite his ecstasy, without hesitation, Altan started learning his first Intermediate Pugilist knowledge. This was the defining class knowledge, it separated experts like Aegon and Knock from other Grade D Pugilists like him.
With this knowledge, his strength would increase exponentially.
Altan thanked the Hermit from the bottom of his heart.
…
Core Protector Shanks and Levi returned to see a destroyed version of their home, from afar as the cart was pulled, they observed silently.
The sturdy metal gate that led into the headquarters was nowhere to be seen, the warriors that manned the wall, acting as the watchers were nowhere to be found, the walls itself was a shadow of its previous self.
Entering inside the headquarters, they saw a river of blood.
Corpses laid about like this was a slaughterhouse for pigs.
The stench of blood was so strong that even they, veterans who already survived countless wars could not help their face from flinching.
From the aftermath, their incredible battle experience already made them determine the level of the opponent. Without a doubt, to inflict so much damage to this heavily guarded area, Abaddon was a fearsome opponent.
Shanks turned to face Levi. "Do you think he's on Stones' level?"
"Not a chance". Core Protector Levi answered confidently.
"If it was Stones', those that survived in the bunker won't even survive, that old f*cker's strength can tear that shield apart".
On seeing their 2 protectors, the warriors that were holed up in the bunker who were the only survivors finally came out of their hiding.
The representatives of the main organizations could not speak as they stood before the 2 protectors with their heads lowered in shame.
"It's not your fault". Shanks consoled them. "It was a Grade C Pugilist after all so losing was a guarantee".
"What will you do?" The dwarf Commander asked.
Shanks looked at Levi then he replied. "The Core Protection Alliance officially declares war on the Clown Society, inform all our bases".
"Yes sir". The survivors were motivated as they went to work.
As soon as they left, Core Protector Levi chuckled. "You know King Tom, he'll be infuriated by your decision".
"F*ck the King!"
"If I stay idle to this organization after they slaughtered so many of my subordinates, I'll be damned for life, getting back at them is a must".
"I don't care whether the King approves or not".
"I'm going to war even if the heaven opposes it".
Without saying another word, Shanks stormed inside but stopped just before he opened the door. "Also, contact that man in the Hunter Union, I heard they already took more action than us against the Clown Society".
"Got it boss". Levi mimicked Shanks' subordinate's voice and laughed.
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