"My na is Sun"
"I don't really need that since I know it's fake"
"I think your answer should be your na right? You don't want to address each using hey or you, right?"
"Fine, call Avis"
The woman's brutal remarks left the Apollo speechless, even when he tried to act kindly she would imdiately do sothing to rebuke him.
"She is feisty and fierce"
[It's because she is already taking a high gamble talking to you so you have to understand her]
Jeremiah reasoned though Apollo's attention suddenly shifted to the accumulating crowd behind the woman.
"That is one hell of a party" he mumbled though he noticed that their gazes were pinned on him.
"That is not looking good" he could read their eyes and could tell because of his actions they view him as a hero.
"Sir thank you"
One of the seemingly looking slaves said while his body was weakly leaning on his brother's shoulder.
"Thank you for saving us"
"We know what you did!"
"Thank you not only did you kill the marquis you also broke every lock in his manor"
Apollo never expected to hear gratitude from strangers he had safe, he thought that they would fear him instead of feeling thankful for what he did.
"There is nothing for you to thank you, you may go back to your hos" Apollo said urging them to go on their way.
His words made all the people look at each other.
"Sir, if it wasn't too much can you help us one last ti"
One of the older prisoners said though it seems he was a bit afraid to speak.
"We are actually residents of distant villages here in Avarice, one day the people of the marquis ca and started kidnapping everyone. He took everyone from the young to the elderly. Children, won and the old were sold into slavery, while those with good builds were put on a fight in the arena"
"Sir, we don't have a place to stay, we no longer have hos, and we can't ask for the king's help since he assists the marquis in expanding his business"
"Yes...that's true! We saw him before....he was walking through our cages as if we were so animals he likes to buy!"
"Mister mage if it isn't too much can we ask you to help us, at least we want to report this to the emperor"
"Right we took everything from the manor, we have solid evidence against him and his family"
They said in determination making Apollo surprised.
"Miss Avis"
"Yes"
"Our transaction will talk later and as for your sister I have taken care of her though it is only temporary"
"I know I felt your power when you saved my sister" Avis replied while looking at her soundly sleeping sister.
After hearing those words Apollo returned his attention back to the crowd.
"I will take you all to the capital"
His words gain happiness and hope in the people, so even cry and continue thanking Apollo. The boy gladly receives their gratitude while telling them to calm down.
"By the way good sir how do travel, the capital is far from here and the king will surely block all the kingdom's exits"
"Ah that you all don't need to worry"
He said then he flicked his finger and a magic circle erged in the sky. This magical sphere released a huge ship that left everyone surprised.
Eve Avis was later dumbfounded as the aerial ship slowly landed right beside them.
"We will use this to go to the capital"
Apollo casually said that none of the people present were able to respond to him due to the overwhelming feeling they just experienced.
So ti after they boarded the ship Apollo and Avis began to talk.
"So why did you suddenly decide to accept my offer?"
Apollo curiously asked, imdiately Avis replied though her voice was oozing with malice.
"I used to be a rcenary working on a fairly recognised guild, however, the king suddenly banned our permit to work and took every single one of us to prison"
She said narrating her story from the beginning making Apollo surprised since he only asked why she changed her mind. Nevertheless, she continues speaking.
"Then the marquis ca and told us to fight in order to be free. I declined and tried to flee but they caught , even so, I didn't obey them until they showed my sister covered with blood from my aunty. They massacred my family and forced to fight. It was thanks to you that I was able to save myself and my last remaining family.
However, I didn't know that damn marquis put sothing on my sister to make her sick"
Avis strongly clenched her fist showing how much hatred she still harbor.
"It seems the marquis was sure that you would win, so he poisoned your sister to make you keep working for him" Apollo could conclude while Avis only nodded at his words.
"You killed the marquis so I have no idea how to cure my sister, I also didn't find anything that might save her. And for so reason, I felt you were the only one that could help "
Apollo felt like there was more to it but didn't dare to pry.
"Alright let's do this, let's make a contract"
A deal was forged while a plan was created in order to draw the people from the church. Apollo has a rough idea where the recruitnt could take place so all he needs to do is take advantage of it.
At the sa ti, the other Apollo had been fighting in the eastern part of the continent. He had joined the subjugation army in order to eliminate a horde of demonic beasts that already devoured a massive area of a forest. Many magical beasts were either corrupted or eaten by the demons and even the trees and land were drained of life.
"Jeremiah tell how much you need for the system and skill upgrade"
[Creator we at least need stat points scaling up to 700,000]
"Ugh, just how long do I have to kill"
[Patience Creator we will get there]
A sigh escaped from his lips while lifting his blade to kill. In the span of weeks, this event happened to seven more Apollo, they either searched the area for any trace or tried to be bait to beco a new recruit.
Finally, he was able to gather the needed points and upgrade the system and also his skills.
So as he divided the workload among his multiple bodies, he then started using his authority to see the ti when the et-up between the bishops and mbers of the revolutionary church happened.
"Alright let's do this" Apollo declared as he prepared an ancient spell to assist him to control the authority.
"Jeremiah make sure to lock the space using the authority of space, we can't let anyone disturb or even spy on "
[On it Creator]
This Apollo's current location is a forest. Strangely the place was bathed in the soft light of the setting sun, the golden rays slowly touched the boy's body as if comforting him. The leaves rustled gently in the breeze, and the air was filled with the scent of pine and earth. It seed like this place was uniquely made for a gathering spot.
Apollo drew his breath and within the quiet forest everything seed to stand still, his eyes closed as he concentrated.
"Jeremiah"
[Yes Creator!]
A spell ca to his mind then an incantation flowed out of his lips as the authority swallowed the area.
As the magic and authority took hold, the forest around him began to waver and blur. The vibrant greens and earthy browns of the present day lted away, replaced by the grey tones of an earlier ti. The scene solidified, revealing the forest as it had been months ago.
Apollo remained calm and manipulated the authority to do his bidding.
As the scene solidified his eyes stared at the scene before him. The once-empty forest was now bustling with activity. A small group of figures ca, their clothing reflecting their identity not to be noticed. They were gathered around a stone altar at the center of the forest.
Apollo never anticipated there was an altar there, though it seed that this altar was used to hide their identity and anything that would transpire there. The scene continues to unfold and Apollo observes in silence.
The details of the eting beca clearer as he focused. The figures, their serious face and intent, Apollo heard their voices rising and falling in excitent, their topic is how they will take the five children of Gods, Apollo's friends. Their happy chattering made the boy angry but still, he continued to listen.
The eting lasted only a few hours before the figures began to disperse, leaving the altar surrounded by an aura of vigilance. It seems they want to keep things as hidden as possible. Apollo watched as the last of them departed, the scene gradually fading back to the present as the magic of his spell began to weaken.
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