Elina looked at the hunters floating in the distance, their unwillingness and helplessness quite evident. She couldn't help but smile at the sight.
Honestly, what she gained from being Alexander's vassal was more than she had imagined. 'To think I'm able to draw his energy and strength to use as my own.'
She knew Veilwalkers would be powerful, but she still had a hard time wrapping her head around it. And Alexander was walking around with this kind of power like it was nothing.
'It takes a special somebody to not succumb to having so much power.' she thought in hindsight. It made her admire Alexander more and more.
"It's best to forget about arresting me," Elina said, refocusing on the leaders. "This is a fight you can't win. Then again, what exactly did we do that was so wrong?"
The Order had only existed for one purpose and had never done anything to go against humanity.
The problem was that no governmental body would allow another power to exist in their sphere of influence‒and The Order had the strength to go against them.
The leaders exchanged glances, not sure what to do. The fact that she could use void energy was more than enough to make her extremely dangerous.
Worst of all, Alexander gave her the ability to do so. What would happen if everyone were to hear Alexander could grant a part of his powers to them? Ust the void energy usage would bring in a lot of people.
It threatened division as that would mean they would lose their control over these hunters. They were definitely doomed.
'And the kid didn't think to give this to his own people?' Zara noticed this peculiarity as she looked over to Mason and Zol.
They were just as shocked as the rest of them, so they couldn't be faking it.
"How about this?" Elina spoke again, snapping them out of their thoughts. "Aren't you curious about our existence and why Alexander gave me the ability to wield his power?"
The leaders had nothing else to do. If they use force, it could mean the destruction of the planet. Still, they were curious.
"Make no mistake, woman." Jaseph said with a serious gaze. "One way or another, we'll bring your organization to the ground."
"That's part of what I intend to say," Elina replied. "The Order belongs to Alexander now."
"What?" The leaders said almost at the same time.
"What nonsense are you spewing?" Basso spat but then realized something. "Wait, are you saying you traded your position for getting his abilities?"
"Why don't we find out together," Elina gestured to the seats around. She made her offer, and if the leaders were too stubborn to take it, that was their problem.
She sat down, dispelled her aura and let the frozen hunters go. They had suffered enough, and the moment she left, they hurried away like frightened animals.
"Mr and Mrs Gray. please sit down" Her tone shifted to warmth when she addressed the couple. "This is your home. You have no reason to fear the leaders."
Sarah and William exchanged a look and then looked at the floating leaders and hunters in the sky before taking their seats.
There were more seats around and the other hunters could stand while the main characters sat down. However, it took the leaders some time to deliberate the suggestion.
Left with no other choice, the leaders decided to hear what the woman had to say. Alexander was a sensitive topic for them. Anything involving him had to be handled with care.
The leaders took their seats while the rest of the hunters stood a distance behind them. Of course, the leaders didn't sit close to Elina as there was the issue of trust.
"Talk," Basso ordered in a cold voice. "We don't have all day."
Not minding the disdain in his tone, Elina went over what she was telling The Gray couple and the hunters. And every word she spoke shocked the leaders to the bone.
Here they were, thinking they were the most powerful beings in their universe, only to be told Alexander had that kind of power at his fingertips.
The leaders experienced different emotions.
They felt shame at their past action against the boy, believing they had the means of controlling him.
Envy for not having that kind of power and fear for what Alexander might do if they had brought any harm to his family.
'But is all this really the truth?' Jaseph had a hard time accepting everything. It was almost too convenient. Yet he couldn't deny what he saw and felt with his own eyes.
'Two people at completely different timelines and never crossed paths before couldn't possibly have the same vision.'
"You should know by now," Elina ignored their changing expressions. "The authority you think you have in this universe is nothing but an illusion.
"Alexander doesn't care about ruling the masses. He genuinely wants to get rid of the monsters that plague our universe. The least you can do is support him and he is more than willing to extend his gifts to you."
Elina said and looked at the Grays. The two nodded, agreeing with Elina's assessment of their son. Of course, they were a bit spooked by the knowledge she had of Alex's character.
"You're saying we become vassals for the boy?" Zara raised her brow sceptically. "He is not even a man yet."
"I'm surprised a person such as yourself cannot understand something so basic." Elina shook her head in disappointment. "Strength stands above all else. In the face of absolute strength and power, all machinations and schemes become useless."
Zara frowned but remained silent. She knew this well but couldn't just accept it.
'It's probably now or never…' Zara resolved silently. 'I'm not about to bow my head to a kid just to have a fraction of his power.'
Subtly glancing at her companions, she knew they felt the same. 'No…' She dispelled that line of thinking. 'I could be wrong about this. I should observe more before making a decision.'
"And if Alexander should fall?" Basso asked after some time. "What happens then?"
"Then we hope against all odds we find a way to battle the emerging void creatures before they destroy our universe." Elina expressed, unable to hide the dread in her voice. "But I believe in him…. Alexander will pull through."