- Those people are determined to hunt, and they will get stronger quickly, which is good for us now, and for the city, as they genuinely want to provide, but in long term, it's a bad decision - explained Will. - We will have another fraction in the city that will slowly grow away from us. Who knows what they will beco in the future. And their leader… That guy is nuts. They didn't tell you this, Peter, but that guy is trouble. I talked with him, so I know.
- I also talked with that person – said Aisha. - And I agree. He is a fanatic of sothing he created by himself. We can't allow a guy like that to lead such a potentially dangerous organization.
- Then what do you think we should do?
- I believe that you should explain to them that this whole faith is a lie. The Great One, whatever he is, is not all-mighty and powerful. He is so crazy being that is inducting so ssed-up experints on a whole species. He ssed up one and is trying again. Who even knows what he really wants?
- Exactly – Will quickly agreed. - We should use their eagerness to hunt, but transform them into sothing else. Sothing led by us. Maybe we can split those people among the organizations we already have. Bushido lost few people, Bratstvo even more, and there is also Wuxia.
- So you want to force them into our ranks? Sorry guys, but even if I believe your words, and because of that have the sa worries, I can't agree with your line of thinking. Do you even know what that leads to? It leads to tyranny. We want to dictate to people what to believe in, and what to do with their lives now? I just can't stand behind this.
- So you want to let them burn the city again? Because it will end this way – stated Aisha. - I know it's a tough decision, and I don't like it either, but we can't have another war among ourselves.
- Arent you both from the USA? Where is your sense of freedom? This is just a step away from complete tyranny. What's next? We will dictate to people what to eat, and do?
- Peter! You know that's unfair! We don't want it either, but the risk is too big. We can't let a lunatic lead those people! - Will seed to be really upset by my words. - I don't want the history to repeat itself, again! Can't we finally learn sothing from our mistakes, and do sothing while we still can?
I sighed. To be honest, this was a problem I really didn't want to deal with, but since my voice holds so weight to it, I was involved even if I didn't want to. I was forced to decide between one evil and another.
- Ok… So what exactly are you proposing? - I looked at Aisha since Will seed too angry.
- First of all, we need to make a statent about The Great One. Explain to them what we know properly because those dreams ssed up their thinking. We need to make sure they understand what's really going on around here. The second thing is their leader. I don't want to propose any drastic thod, but there is sothing else we could do to at least try taking him down from the position he holds.
- And that is? - I asked, genuinely curious.
- I'll find sobody among them that is… A bit more susceptible to persuasion, and support that person to take over. This way we will have so control over them and can make sure this won't get out of our control.
- You two planned had it all figured out even before, didn't you? - I looked at both of them.
Will just smiled.
- Fine. I'll support this, but if it doesn't work, we drop it. We will not force anything on those people, ok?
They both exchanged looks, then nodded.
- It' will work Peter. I'll make sure of it – said Aisha.
-I hope it does.
- Ok. Let's go to Hatta then. There is no ti like the present.
I just shrugged my shoulders.
We all went outside, even Tam, whom I took with myself, holding in my arms. While walking Will made slow a bit down, so the two of us could have a quick conversation together.
- Peter... I want you to know that I'm really sorry about yesterday, but you are not making this easy for . Do you know that?
- I know. I'm trying to figure it out... I'll stay away from the canyon for a while, does that work for you?
He nodded, and we started walking faster, to catch up to Aisha.
We managed to grab Hatta outside, and kinda forced him to talk with us in his office, to avoid eavesdroppers.
- What's so important? - he asked the very mont he entered the room.
The response ca only after we closed the door.
- We ca to you to talk about Followers of Divine Tree - said Will.
- I thought we all already decided on that. They are too useful, and on top of that, it doesn't seem right to force people…
- We have a better solution – said Aisha. - First of all, we need to explain to them what is really going on here. They are blinded by those dreams and so bullshit feed by Erebos. This guy is nuts. I'll find a more suitable leader for them, and support that person to take over. This way we will have better control over them, and won't allow all of them to turn into a bunch of blind fanatics following a crazy lunatic.
Hatta looked at , straight into my eyes.
- And you are supporting this, Peter?
- I guess – I spread my arms. - If it's really this bad, then we should do sothing, but I'm not good with dictating to people what to believe in.
He nodded slowly.
-I also feel that's not right, but the risk is big. Those people are really dedicated, and I can imagine them turning crazy, especially when a couple already is crazy. Fortunately, at this point, we can deal with those people relatively easily…
He sighed.
- I really would like to not have to deal with this – he continued. - It just doesn't feel right.
- It doesn't feel right to anybody here, but I'll take care of it – said Aisha. - I just need your official permission.
It was strange to , hearing those words from her. Not too long ago, she would never ask Hatta for permission to do anything. She would sche behind our backs. It made feel a bit relieved, since I still thought about her as a friend, although those feelings were badly damaged by what she did. This was promising for our future.
- Sure. You have it. Just consult with the rest. Especially Boris and Nobuo, and Amit.
She nodded and left. Hatta looked at , and I was able to see how tired he was.
- You know you can take a day off, don't you? - I asked him.
He smiled at in response, and I knew imdiately, that there was no talking about any breaks.
- I have so things to attend to. So… - he said.
- Ok – I said, and left them.
I went outside and walked around for a mont. Then I went to the cafeteria, to grab so food, and finally ended up returning Tam to Velvet Lotus. Aisha wasn't present, but Alice gladly took care of him for .
Then I returned to the city center. There was a bit of ruckus, as the news about incoming announcents spread around. It was scheduled for the next day evening. I decided to not attend. To be honest the whole situation made tired. I wanted to already go out hunting. I wouldn't admit it back then, but I just wanted to run away from this situation.
That day ca to an end with 5 083 120 points remaining on my account, and three class points.
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