Chapter 162: CH 162: The Spaceship’s location
The announcement about the leader’s arrival seemed to spark a collective realization among the crowd. Their curious glances at the beast riders transformed into nods of understanding, as if the pieces had finally fallen into place. It was clear now - these riders were the leader’s armies, brought to bolster the faction’s strength. At least, that was what the conclusion they could arrive at.
As Dave and the beast tamers guided their mounts towards the large factory, which had been transformed into the merger faction’s base, they brought their beasts to a stop. With practiced ease, they dismounted from the top of the beasts. The beasts, sensing their masters’ departure, stood calmly by the side, their eyes watchful but not aggressive.
A silent instruction seemed to have been given to each of these beasts in response to the people around them - as long as no one bothered them, they shouldn’t attack. With the beasts secure, Dave and the rest of the group followed Jackie into the factory, their footsteps echoing off the tiled floor as they entered the heart of the merger faction’s base.
The transition from the bright outdoors to the dimly lit factory was seamless, as if they had stepped into a different world. The sounds, the smells, and the atmosphere had all shifted, but unlike what was expected, they could only perceive the smell of sweet perfumes which had filled the air. This was to mask the smell of rusted irons and machinery that were once used to occupy the corners of the factory.
Instead, there is a different activity going on in the factory. People could be seen fighting and sparring with each other, some in their beasts forms, others in their human forms.
As they stepped into the area, the room had suddenly fell silent, punctuated only by the soft rustle of clothes and the gentle thud of knees hitting the ground. Everyone had bowed down, their heads dipped in respect, as the leader’s presence filled the space. The announcement had preceded them, but even without it, many would have recognized Dave’s commanding aura.
Some faces were familiar with Dave’s features, and they didn’t hesitate to show their reverence. They had witnessed his prowess in battle, the day he took the reins of the merger faction.
The memory of his unparalleled control over a vast array of beasts still lingered, a testament to his unyielding strength. It was clear that they believed there was more to him than what they had seen, and yet, what they had witnessed was enough to leave them in awe.
The people of the merger faction saw Dave as their leader, a figure they were proud to serve. Their loyalty was rooted in the knowledge that he was the one who could guide them to greatness. This sentiment was shared by Jackie, who had willingly relinquished his position as leader, recognizing that Dave was the better fit for the role.