A few hours later
At the Siheyuan
The 5 Guardians gathered at the Zhengfang, they were all seated in front of a table while inclining their ears to Douglass's words. Douglass appeared before them in a form of a hologram. The hologram was projected by a white spherical device which was often used as a communicator. Douglass was not only Yung Fu's Martial Arts teacher but as well as well as Ken Sou's royal advisor. "What are we to do then. Slicer has outrightly dominated us, single handedly. In the process he took the medallions with him." With distress, he looked down and thought of a way to reply to Yung Fu's inquiry. "My, this is genuinely hard to digest. If Slicer hands the medallions to Havoc and they set Death Wrath free, Armageddon shall be upon us." Kuhn Lau then added upon what he said, "Surely Death Wrath would be more significant in combat as he once was. Undoubtley, Ken Sou will not take the gauntlet this time around." Douglass then looked up yo the ceiling with a bit of opttimisism, "Havoc's dormain's are scattered across the Multiverse. Surely it will take Slicer much more time to reach there." Viper then disagreed with him, "Even so but Slicer left a few hours ago he is truly far away. Even if you do journey across the multiverse but wherein will you find him." "You have solidified a valid statement there, I must say. But let us not allow anxiety to worn our optimism dry. Rather let's still yearn for that sunlight to glisten in the mercury of darkness during the dark hours. For this reason I'll contact our Lordship concerning the current situation." His holographic form evaporated from plain sight. "Now what should we do for the time being? Wallow in the depths of our sorrows?" Kuhn Lau replied to him, "Nay! Such negative output should not utter from the lips of your mouth! Such talk is rendered destructive to one who wields the name of a Guardian." Pete then responded with frustration, "Then what should we do Kuhn Lau?! If Death Wrath is Free, there will be hell on Earth. If all 5 of you stood no chance against one! Just one foe from Death Wrath's allegiance! How much more facing his army, his OverLord's and himself! That's overkill!" "Pete calm yourself at this instance!" Pete retaliated against Viper, "No I won't calm down Viper! This is unjust! I never asked to be a part of this dangerous life, encoutering warlords, Empires and so. Though I was an empty shell of myself, someone loved me. Someone believed in me! She is dead because of this horrondeouse life style! Now I'm forced to partake in some war because fate had decided so!" "Pete calm down!" Viper yelled as he replied with fury, "I said no!" Tears drizzled down his cheeks, out of embarrassment, he stormed out of the room and went to relief himself. Then there was silence as Kuhn Lau looked at everyone and replied, "I'll talk to him." He got up from his chair and followed him, Yung Fu was left with Viper and Ace. Out of boredom Ace inquired by rubbing his hands, "speaking of which? Do you have whiskey around here? I'm very thirsty." Yung Fu looked at him and said, "Yes of course." "Really where might I find it?" Yung Fu responded with sarcasm, "If you go outside you'll find a tap, there you can drink as much whiskey as possible."
Meanwhile
Pete sat in front of a tree and burst into tears when he took out a picture of Bianca from his right pocket. "I'm sorry that you had to die on my account. You didn't deserve this, you were young and lively. I was and still am reprossesing, it should have been me! I hate this world!" Kuhn Lau appeared from behind and sat next to him. He (Pete) looked down and grabbed a stone, he threw it away and replied with mockery, "What do you want? To lecture me about about how I should not focus on the events that unfolded! She was the only person in the world who understood me!" Kuhn Lau responded with a smile, "Grieve if you must, shed if it necessary. As for self hate, I do not condone it because it will devour you as I stated before. Do you want to know why monks are of the most peaceful beings." "Why?" He inquired as he began to throw the stones on the floor. "Tis because we have balanced our chi and have become one with nature. Where else mankind has indulged themselves with urban elements. Which often lead to depression, distress and mental sickness. Hence why monks separate themselves from modern culture." "Wait Kuhn Lau you are monk. But why do you have hair?" Pete responded with curiosity while Kuhn Lau smiled back at him, "I once was a monk, but I choose to persue different interests. Though I still apply the same traditional methods that I acquired as a monk." Kuhn Lau lifted Pete's with a bamboo stick that he found on the ground," Your chi is imbalanced, hence why your spirit is deeply tormented." Pete placed his fore finger under his chin, and furrowed his eyebrow with intrigue. "Kuhn Lau. I need not to intervene however if I may. What is chi?" Kuhn Lau let go of his arm and raised his own hand towards the ray of the sunlight. "Chi is the vital energy flowing in all moving and breathing organics. Chi provides essential benefits if horned constantly." "Benefits like?" He inquired as he placed his hands on his knees. "A longer life span, an aging decrease in one's skin, a healthier, emotional state and mental state. Kung Fu also plays a pivotal role in the enhancement ones of chi." "Whoa I never knew that." "Indeed, martial artists and shaolin monks not only horne their Kung Fu techniques for self defence as well to as to increase their chi. Not only does Kung Fu or any particular martial arts contribute towards enhance ones chi. Another contributing factor is thorough medatition. As soon as ones chi is balanced this will results to an output where they will acquire the inability to manifest any form of distress." With a smile he turned to him for with an inquiry. "Kuhn Lau could you teach to inhance my chi. I've been going through a hazardous infliction since a very young age. I have acquired self hate, whenever I gaze into the mirror and see my own reflection. I feel liking breaking the mirror to shards. It's been an excruitiating journey Kuhn Lau, peace has forsaken me." He looked up to him as tears streamed down his cheeks. "It's been dark, I don't know what to do, how should I arise from this darkness." Kuhn Lau then placed his hand on his back and rubbed it.
"Kuhn Lau!" A voice from behind said. Kuhn Lau turned around and not far away, stood Yung Fu. "Please forgive me for my intervention, however something urgent has come up shore." "What news do you speak of?" "Commander Douglass was able to reach Ken Sou and now Ken Sou wants to speak to all of us."
The 3 rushed back to the Zhengtang of the Siheyuan. When they got inside, they found the other Guardians seated waiting patiently for the meeting to begin. They took their seats and inclined their ears to Ken Sou's words. Now Ken Sou's also appeared beford them in a holographic form. He wore a gold Jade, emperor, armor and in his grasp, he wielded a gold naginata which was adorned with small crystals at the handle.
"Good day to all. As most of you are aware, I am Ken Sou, the watchful guardian of the multiverse. My advisor Douglass has brought forth troubling news concerning the medallions that I have entrusted in your hands. I'll ask only once. Why have you failed to protect the medallions. Have you been reluctant towards remaining constant with your training?"
Yung Fu replied to his inquiry, "My Lord if I may. First I'd like to apologise about your failure to protect the medallions. With that said, Slicer has outrightly shun us all." With anger Ken Sou slammed the edge of the naginata on the ground. The very ground that he stood on shook greatly, "That is preposterous! All of you have trained fericouscly. A commander from Havoc's allegiance should not be of much trouble!"
Kuhn Lau then added upon what Yung Fu said, "My Lord, not that I justify our flaws however for a commander, it seems as though Slicer has shattered the very limit of our expectations. One would say that his full power rivals an OverLord in their base form. His speed was truly undeniable, he was just to swift for our visual impairments to detect. Thus with such ferocious combat techniques, he was able to percieve our attacks right before we could initiate them."
Ken Sou then lowered his head and placed his right hand on the edges of his brow, he then rubbed his face and let out a deep sigh, "It seems as though that Havoc and his affliates have become stronger than what we anticipated. They have become a force to reckon with. Just recently another of his commanders by the name of Shai Ken dethroned Azura and became an OverLord! At this rate, Havoc and his affliates might probably cover a large span of the multiverse if we do not stop them!" Viper then sat back on her chair and folded her arms, "Not to interrupt my Lord, however sitting here and yapping shall not contain our our matters. We need to take action with immediate effect!"
Ken Sou then let out another sigh, this time he scratched his eyeballs, upon doing so he responded to her inquiry. "Rest assured! There is no need to panic. Reason being is that when I trapped Death Wrath with the liability of the medallions. I cast a spell which authorized the medallions to work in accordance with your vocal cords. In simple words, though the enemy may have the medallions. The fortunate news is that he cannot activate the medallions without you being present." They were relieved to hear those words utter from his mouth. Though they were jubilated by such news, one of them still was not happy with the outcome. And that person so happens to be Pete, his voice was heard from the back as everyone turned to look at him. "Oh really? How is that fortunate news?" Ace then looked at him with concern, "listen dude! I don't know why you said that? But you just adressed a top tier Utopian with insult." Pete shone a glaze at him, "Why should I care."
He rolled his eyes and arose to his feet, with insane courage he walked towards Ken Sou and looked him straight in the eye without reverence. Ken Sou replied to him with rage, "How dare you speak up to me. Who do you think you are?!" Pete replied with mockery, "listen here old man! I may be a pacifist, a coward and a loser. But remember this! I am who I am and it's time I had to make you realise how selfish you are! Though Slicer may be half way across the universe by now. Know this, he will return. Once he does, he will capture us and where will you be. On your throne doing nothing!" Kuhn Lau arose from his seat and scolded him. "Pete! I understand your fustrations but your fury does not justify your insults to the great Ken Sou!" Pete ignored Khun Lau's words and continued to glare Ken Sou straight in the eyes. "You heard me Kuhn Lau! If something where to happen to us! He would not come to our aid!" Kuhn Lau inquired from him so he could put himself in his shoes (Pete's shoes). "What do you mean by that?!" He replied to him with rage, "He entrusted the medallion to my father. For what ever reason, the medallion cost his life as he was murdered. Upon entrusting the medallion to me, the medallion brought a curse in my life. Wherein the people that I loved withered away. Bianca is another example of this. She sacrificed herself for me! I am tired of running for my life Kuhn Lau! Where was Ken Sou when I
needed him. He knew I was vunreable but he did nothing to protect me!"
Ken Sou then placed his hand on his hair, he somehow felt a connection that was just too inexplicable. "Pete! My deepest condolences to your father and your best friend. Yes I was not there to protect you, in return I ask you to forgive me." Pete then said, "It'll take time for my wounds to heal. Even so, I don't think that I will ever forgive you." Ken Sou then said, "Even if you won't I won't a hold a grudge against you. How about this, when this is all over I invite you to our annual banquite which is in 4 months time. This is an offer that you will not refuse." Ken Sou then walked past him and continued to address the rest of the Guardians. "Well then Guardians brace yourself for another duel with Slicer, you can use his absence to your advantage by enhancing your combat technically ties. Therein I task you Yung Fu with the responsibility of training Pete." Yung Fu bowed, "Yes my Lord." "Then for the rest of you! I wish the best for you. Have a blessed day." His holographic image then disappeared which signalled the conclusion of the meeting.