"Fresh… meat? Did they essentially dismiss the entire staff and bring in a completely new team? That's not very smart of them…" implied Matt as he started sharpening his oversized sword.
"Not only did they do that but the leader decided it was a nice idea to scour the streets of the Southern Region, where the poor and sick were left to die."
"District 16, also known as Death's Zone was a place where no one wanted to be in. But our leader's requirements to form a new group was much more demanding."
The rabbit cast an uneasy glance at Mavislin's figure. Was that where she had come from? It made sense now why she had become so cold and unfeeling—her past had clearly shaped her into the person she was today.
"He carved out his reputation when he swaggered into the Death's Zone, his pride on full display for all to see. The denizens were primed to turn him into a chalk outline, but they paused when presented with an alternative."
"They were offered a chance: if they could prove themselves as worthy combatants, they would earn a life of luxury. Of the several thousand who vied for a place that year of selection, only five managed to join the ranks."
"The rest met a swift and brutal end. Eventually, the piles of bodies began to overhaul the entire place and the leader needed to resolve the issue. That gave rise for Raven to touch upon the organ market amongst the Southern Region."
"That year of selection? It became a yearly thing?" asked the rabbit, looking at Mavislin with concerned eyes only to be met with the girl's cold and empty gaze.
"It's still ongoing; they have been doing so for at least half a century by now. Before I was even born… Well, everything changed when I was about twelve."
"The leader recognized that younger recruits were not only more adaptable but also more malleable, making them ideal candidates for his vision."
"By shaping them from a young age, the leader could create the perfect combatants—versatile, skilled, and fully aligned with his objectives. Plus, the younger recruits were seen as a smart move for the future."
"They thought these kids would grow into really powerful assets. It was all about making sure they'd have a steady stream of skilled fighters who would be loyal to the organization for a long time."
"So, after about twenty years, some of the old-timers tried to overthrow the leader. In response, the big boss decided to wipe out everyone except for a few chosen ones. That's how the new recruitment rules came about, and."
"I ended up being one of the first to get picked since my guardians wanted to earn a pretty coin from the exchange. Though it was also because of his vote that landed me the recruitment, Venom still can't rest his mouth about my behavior."
"He's always complaining about how much he hated training me and how it was the worst experience ever."