"Oh your finally awake" a boy awoke groggily looking to the source of the voice. "I told you too much Pie was going to get you" The man who spoke began laughing, the boy's vision finally cleared up allowing for him to see his speaker, who was clad in Gladius armor without his helmet.
"Darius" the boy barely managed to whisper.
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"C-6-367, wake up. C-6-367", Kayla nudged C-6-367 awake. C-6-367 quickly glanced around the cabin, taking note of its green minimalistic design that still conveyed wealth before focusing on the armored woman who sat before him.
"How long?" C-6-367 questioned his partner. "The whistle went off twenty minutes ago meaning we should be out of these fields and at Kithrombe in five to ten minutes. "hmmm"
*squeal* chuu-chu* the train's whistle went of announcing their arrival at the mining town of Kithrombe. The two Gladius made their way of the train as it pulled in the station, as the two stepped off the train the difference between Kithrombe and Malten was clear as day.
Whereas Malten station was filled with all sorts of people moving, Kithrombe's station seemed devoid of life. A few homeless people could be spotted around with some making themselves comfortable on the various benches.
"From the look of things, whatever is going on must have been happening for a while before they decided to call us." Kayla spoke as the made their way out of the station, "Isn't that how it always is" C-6-367 spoke as the homeless people continued to stare at them.
The two making their way through the streets of Kithrombe realized they were just as empty as the station, on their way they even managed to spot a few skinny clorga who were chained to posts.
"A skinny Clorga, never thought I'd see one" Kayla spoke as she focused on the grey beast of burden that continuously let out groans.
The attention of the two were soon drawn to the side as they heard numerous voices arguing. Exchanging looks, the two made their way to source of the noise, arriving before the town hall.
The town hall was a large building lined with bronze, with two large oaken doors wide open. With no fear the two Gladius stepped into the building where they laid their eyes on a large crowd of people all yelling at a smaller group led by a man who stood atop of a podium, the man who stood at his side tried to calm the others down to no avail.
Tensions were at an all time high as the larger crowd made of various people was surrounded by a group of people with halberds. Their armor made it clear for all to see that they were members of the town's guard, the Gladius stood at the entrance deciding to obtain some understanding of the situation before taking action.
"People, people, calm down. Believe us when we say, we are affected by all of this just as much as you all are." One of the men who stood atop of the podium, clothed in a rosvelt suit spoke up.
"Lies! What do you know of hardship when you eat your fill everyday as we starve!" A rather plump man in the crowd exclaimed causing the others to echo their agreement. The man to speak earlier attempted to speak again but was cut off by a man who was dressed opulently, "You all should be grateful that we are doing so much for you in the first place. Your homes, jobs and lives are yours because we were gracious to allow it." The sneer on the man's face alongside his tone ignited the already agitated crowd.
"We should be the ones angry for our losses. Do you truly believe your lives to be equal to the detreunium in the mines." Those words served as the last straw as the crowd below appeared to disregard everything and charge.
*bang*
"Ahh!" the hall was filled with screams as the people in the hall ducked for cover after the gunshot. Every soul in the hall turned to hall where the two Gladius stood with C-6-367 having his rifle pointed to the ceiling.
"Iron Devils" the townsfolk began to whisper amongst themselves as none dared to make any sudden movements with two Gladius present.
"People, please return to your homes. I can assure you that this whole matter would be dealt with before the end of the week."
The man in the rosvelt suit took the opportunity to speak up, seeing as everyone was now silent. None of the people dared to talk back this time as they focussed all their attention on the two Gladius.
Kayla and C-6-367 understanding what was going on decided to move away from the entrance allowing from the people to leave.
With this, the people rushed out immediately without sparing a glance at the two Gladius. The people in the hall where now just the two Gladius, with the group of leaders as well as the town guards who were visibly shivering.
*Sigh* C-6-367 let out a sigh before taking a few stops stopping before the group. " I am C-6-367" "C-7-401" Kayla who had walked up to his side spoke up, the emotion she had earlier in her conversations with C-6-367 no longer present.
"We are the Gladius assigned to your request"
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Detreunium- A precious and rare mineral discovered after the descent of the star folk. It is used by the crown regions and the star folk as a source of energy.
Rosvelt- A famous luxury brand, overtime this brand had come to be associated with wealth and status.
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