Eyes of Fury

Chapter 26 Argument

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Deus was summoned to the throne chamber of the Karma Fortress to meet with Emperor Strada, Grand Elder Odin, and Grand Elder Hel to discuss a important matter. The general thought the Emperor and the Grand Elders wanted to discuss preparing their forces for the next time Vlitra appeared and come up with a way to finally put an end to it and the Goham. Deus had plans to harness the power of Asura's daughters powers Mirtha and use them to their fullest potential to enhance the powers of the Eight Guardian Generals. He also had a plan to harness the power of the souls of humans.

Deus reached the throne room and entered the chamber. Strada, Odin, and Hel stood before Deus and he bowed before them.

"Emperor Strada. Grand Elder Odin. Grand Elder Hel." Greeted Deus.

"General Deus." Said Strada.

"We thank you and the other Eight Guardian Generals for your service in battle this day." Said Hel.

"You fought well with honor, but now there is a important matter we must discuss." Said Odin.

"What matter is that?" Asked Deus.

"The future." Said Hel.

"This recent battle has made us think of our history time and time again the empire and the clans have fought against Vlitra and the Goham yet despite our best efforts they are still around causing chaos and we are no closer to riding the world of them. We must change tactics and take a new course of action." Said Odin.

"I couldn't agree more. I have been working with the other generals and have been discussing ways and methods on how we can improve our forces." Said Deus.

"We have something else in mind." Said Strada.

"What exactly do you have in mind?" Asked Deus.

"Right now with Vlitra slumbering we have a period of peace. Our plan is to gather every single human on Gaea and take them into space to look for a new world, that we can inhabit and live peacefully." Said Strada.

"You want us to abandon our home planet? What madness is this? Gaea is our home and countless generations have fought against the Goham and Vlitra to protect it and reclaim it! To abandon it now would spit on the grave of all those who fought and gave their lives in battle!" Said Deus with anger.

"We understand your feelings Deus." Said Hel.

"We mean no disrespect for all those who have died in the past." Said Odin.

"But think of it. Generation after generation has experienced great fear at the hands of the Goham and Vlitra, despite our efforts and the efforts of those in the past. I want the current generation and the ones that follow to experience peace and live happy lives. We're not happy about abandoning Gaea, but this is the best solution for everyone." Said Strada.

"Then you're a bunch of cowards." Hissed Deus.

"Enough! This has already been decided Deus. As a general you must obey." Said Strada as he faced Deus.

"Very well. As you wish my Emperor." Said Deus in a low voice before he left the chamber.

Deus headed towards his quarters and was greeted by Loptr, who had a smirk on his face as he shuffled his cards.

"I take it that your little meeting with the old rulers didn't go as you thought." Said Loptr.

"They want to gather all the humans and abandon Gaea! They're nothing but cowards!" Growled Deus.

"They really are. Humans need a real leader that can take charge. Like you for example." Said Loptr.

"What are you getting at?" Asked Deus.

"If the Emperor and the Grand Elders were no longer in the picture you could take command. The Emperor has no heirs and the Grand Elders have successors who could be persuaded to side with you and back you up." Said Loptr.

"Kill the Emperor and the Grand Elders that's treason!" Said Deus.

"Some would call their plan to abandon Gaea an act of treason. You're the one who wants to bring peace to the world and destroy the real threat, while the others wish to flee from it. You already have ideas on how to make the empire stronger and most of the other generals will follow your lead." Said Loptr.

"True, but Asura is very loyal to the Emperor and he would not go along with any plan that involved using his daughter." Said Deus.

"He could be troublesome along with a few others, but we can use Asura's loyalty against him." Said Loptr.

"Yes we can. I don't need Asura to be loyal to me, but I can use him another way." Said Deus as he rubbed his beard.

"The puppet savior. Things are about to change and soon a new age will begin." Thought Loptr with a smile.

To be continued.