Chapter 23: A Humble Welcome
The aftermath of Ruel's attack was a scene of utter destruction.
Twisted metal and shattered remains littered the road, a testament to the RV Battleship's raw power.
"Well," Ruel said, taking a deep breath, his voice slightly hoarse, "that was... decisive."
He glanced at Mei Feng, who was still processing the carnage. "You okay?"
Mei Feng nodded slowly, her expression a mixture of awe and unease. "Yeah... I think so. You... you really took care of them."
"They asked for it," Ruel said, his voice hard.
"They asked for something that wasn't in their fate. So as a merciful budhha, i had to send them on their way to enlightment."
He put the RV Battleship back in motion, the powerful engine rumbling to life once more.
As they moved forward, however, the consequences of their actions became apparent.
The noise of the battle, the explosions and the crushing of metal, had attracted unwanted attention.
"Uh oh," Mei Feng said, pointing ahead. "Looks like we've got company."