Chapter 47: The Second Target

Chapter 47: The Second Target

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Khoreena Folreks POV

My name is Khoreena Folrek. I am a hobgoblin of the Savage Empire. We are the largest of the uncivilized countries and one of the few who have been able to tenuously resist the Darkmoon Queendom. During my childhood, I became a refugee with my family after the Darkmoon troops slaughtered or enslaved the majority of our village. That was the first of many scenes of violence and hatred between our peoples that I witnessed.

At first I completely hated the civilized races for their barbaric acts of cruelty, but when I joined the army to fight back I saw our side do things just as evil. Why do our differences drive us to such malice and ill intent towards one another? I soon left and started to travel the Darkmoon Queendom, trying to see what the differences that divided us truly were. I then met my beloved companions and realized that everyone could live in harmony and peace. But it seemed impossible here in our world.

I did as instructed and was waiting at the warehouse in the middle of the night. True to my word I did not bring any weapons or artifacts. I pride myself on my integrity and am not so shameless as to take advantage of this assassins small act of mercy. And there he is, wearing the same dark hooded sweatshirt as before. It obscured his face so I still didnt know what he looked like.

Why are you here? I asked. To stop you from destroying the world. He responded emotionlessly. His answer was expected but irritating to hear. He doesnt understand what we are trying to do. Were not destroying the world, we are creating something beautiful! Using the best parts of both worlds and combining them into something thats even greater. Well create a paradise for everyone! I asserted.

I hear the ravings of someone whose eyes are blinded by the bright light of their impossible goal. You desire to save the world, yet you enslave others and sacrifice them along the way. You wish to end suffering, yet perpetuate it. The sins you are committing seem worth it for the thing you hope to create. But upon success you will realize to your horror that your beautiful creation is in fact a monster, Dr. Frankenstein. I will not waver from the path my friends and I tread. At this point, I gathered lightning into my hands and readied a fighting stance.

However, my opponent simply continued calmly standing there. He asked me Where is your equipment? I said I wouldnt bring it, I keep my word. Now lets fight! Or are you here to talk? The hooded man shook his head Your honor and honesty are commendable, but have no place in a battle. I am neither here to fight nor talk. Suddenly, an ill sensation spread throughout my body and my magic dissipated as I lost the ability to control it. I fell to my hands and knees and vomited blood. The hooded man was unsurprised at my situation and calmly continued speaking I was simply waiting for the poison to take effect from earlier.

Ah, I see now. That slight bitter aftertaste from the lemonade was due to poison, not my shock. Did he intentionally appear with such timing earlier to rattle me and make me vulnerable for such a tactic? That would explain why he simply appeared instead of launching a surprise attack. What an insidious person. The poison was truly potent and my consciousness is already fading. Im sorry Andre, it looks like we will never have the chance to start a family together after all. Ill wait for you on the other side. Please forgive me.