Chapter 147: CH 147: Howard’s Big Announcement (Part 2)
"You don’t have to worry. You will be protected and catered for," Howard promised, his tone reassuring. "All you have to do is get to the borders of every main city, and my men will pick you up." The crowd’s minds were racing with the possibilities, and some people were already thinking about making their way to the city borders.
"But there’s something to note before you can be picked," Howard added, his voice firm. "You must have a blackstone mark on your arm. If you don’t, then it means you don’t have the same powers as me, and with that, you’re not a member of my faction."
The crowd’s eyes scanned their own arms, as they searched for the mark, as for those with their entire arms tattooed, they were trying so hard to find the mark. While others who already have powers, and knew they had no mark on their arms, just continued listening to the announcement.
"And lastly, my faction is called the Dauntless faction," Howard declared, his voice filled with pride. "I have just taken a step into helping a certain percent of humans to survive," he said, his tone hinting at the challenges ahead. "I hope everyone becomes responsible," he added, his words carrying a sense of warning.
The crowd’s reactions were mixed, some people nodding in agreement, while others looked on with concern. "Also, since the military and the government are no longer functioning," Howard continued, his voice taking on a more serious tone, "I will be making a big announcement."
"From now on, I’ll become the head of this new nation. I hereby nominate myself as the world leader." The words dropped like a bombshell, and the crowd’s reactions were immediate. Some people looked stunned, while others seemed to be processing the implications.
"Every decision about earth will now be made by me," Howard declared, his voice firm and authoritative. "Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have some certain matters to attend to. Peace," he said, displaying the sign of peace with his hand. The screen flickered, and then suddenly went out, plunging the world into darkness once again. The crowd was left in stunned silence, wondering what the future held under the leadership of Howard Gray and the Dauntless faction.
"Is this what Exus is planning to do?" Dave thought, his mind racing with the implications of Howard’s announcement. The more he thought about it, the more it seemed evident that this was the second human in possession of Exus’ powers.
"The whole idea of trying to help people was just a coverup beneath the main goal, which was to divide the humans and cause them to fight each other to death," Dave said to himself, his thoughts darkening.