Chapter 11: The Reaction
January, 1st, 2119 early morning
I've stopped in the city of Seattle. From what I've gathered the city is divided into two sides of the largest gang territory feud I've ever seen. I've been in regular contact with a pair of twins, one on each side. The side of Victoria the blacksmith is on has a plethora of quality metals and other crafting materials. Dani's side has a large number of green houses with medicinal herbs. I will steal much of Victoria's crafting materials and stash them near the green houses run by Dani's side of the feud. Next I'll have axel guard both the greenhouses and the stolen goods from any one besides me. This will make it so I can get both sides to work together.
January, 2nd, 2119 late morning
My plan could not have been a greater success. I told both sides leaders that I was in charge of Axel and that I was responsible for the act of stealing both the green houses and Crafting materials. With both sides furious at me. I set a challenge to both leaders that if either beat me in one on one on one combat they would have not only every thing I stole but my service in controlling Axel as well. If I won I would gain control of one or both gangs. In that sense it was winner take all. Neither gang leader stood a chance. I manipulated it so they went after each other first and then picked off the winner. Without killing a single person I conquered a city by myself.
Even though Joe suffered in silence he upheld his creed of never killing, I owe Joe an apology. Eventually I found Joe alone, on out skirts of town. So I called out to him so I could make things right.
"Joe! I came to apologize."
"It's not that easy to forget something that just happened. Given your change in attitude Dani told you every thing, correct?"
"Yes, every sad detail."
"Well I guess this means you're officially a thief now. Let's make one thing clear. I gave Allan a second chance and look how he repaid me. If you Cross me again Marcus, I'll make sure you feel the same absolute despair I have.
Joe's tone was very serious. With the resources of an entire city at his disposal, he could easily make do on that promise.
