C5 The Invasion

It was now four days after the battle between Ace and Vorus.

News spread far and wide across Ernia about the Brave that defeated one of the strongest district commanders.

In an isolated area not far from Kondo, an army was being addressed by a man.

He was tall and skinny, had silver hair, and was clad in Violet armor with a cape around his back.

He was pacing about the filled with his hands positioned behind him.

"Soldiers, join our armies to become heroes the same way the legends of old did"

"They are born to rescue, to enter hell and conquer on behalf of the light!!"

"Let the children born of the hero's heart be the champions of the weary, let them take their strength and lift the broken, for they are the ones who would lay down life and limb to do what is right!!"

"So take up your arms and follow me as we go to battle against the accursed Relic users!"

RAWWWWWWWWWWWWWW

All the soldiers raised their weapons in unison and led out their war cry.

"All hail Cronoa!"

They cheered.

"All hail Rada Khan!!!".

He left the soldiers and walked into a tent, inside was a map dictating several parts of Ernia and routes leading to Kondo.

"General Khan, May I enter".

A woman's voice was heard from outside.

"Kira, please do come in"

A woman entered the tent.

She was Clad in pink armor and a pink cape, she had brown hair that was barely visible over the helmet she was wearing which also covered her face.

"General, If I may, now is the perfect time to attack Kondo".

She proclaims as she held up a phone depicting a roughly captured video of Ace using Kill Switch on Vorus.

"They were news that Vorus was beaten by some kid in Regrah"

"Hmmm".

Rada Khan took the phone from her and played the video again.

'That armband on the kid's hand looks familiar but I can't seem to point out why'.

"Kira, send a message to the Capital."

"Yes General!"

"Tell them we're moving the invasion by a week and get me, my brother".

Meanwhile, back in Regrah...

"Calm down, demon spawn or your wounds will open up".

Ace had finally woken up and was gleefully jumping around after seeing the finished emblem.

"Sheesh, why do I feel like I'm only here to babysit you".

The thief face-palmed.

He smiled...

'Well, I'm glad he's alright.

"All that's left now is an Ark".

An Ark as the name suggests is a Giant ship able to carry a large number of people and goods that every Clan has.

It, alongside an emblem, are the basic requirements needed in starting a clan.

Ace who had calmed down was currently in the inn with Reginald.

"And how on earth are we gonna get an Ark!?".

"I don't know".

"(- -)".

KNOCK KNOCK

They heard large knocks coming from the door of the inn. Reginald walked up and opened the door only for him to retreat and take a fighting stance.

The one who came into the room was none other than Vorus.

"What are you doing here!". Reginald exclaimed.

Vorus seemed to ignore his existence entirely as he only had his eyes on Ace.

"Hey! Don't tak-"

Before Reginald could finish, Ace held his arm out to stop him.

He then walked forward to come face to face with the large behemoth.

"Have you come for a rematch?".

He asked cracking his fists with a smirk on his face ready to throw down.

The large man then did something unexpected.

"Hey!! What are you doing, get up!"

Vorus was on his knees.

"Please let me join your Clan!"

"Eh!!!!"

Reginald plopped down in at this turn of events.

The man who tried to kill Ace a few days ago was currently on his knees and begging to join their clan. But what happened next left him dumbfounded...

"Okay". Ace said with the usual smile on his face like they were never foes.

"Great! I heard you were looking for a Clan, Captain".

"Yeah, you think you can help us out"

"Hahahaha! You're my Captain now, just give the order and I will follow".

Reginald who had become a statue of shock could only turn his head as he witnessed the current conversation. And once again...

"Eh!!!!"

One week later, the trio arrived at Kondo.

"Commander!!!"

Cain, Ruth, and Vidal, Vorus's trusted compatriots came rushing towards him.

"W-we're so gl-ad y-you're okay!!". Ruth sobbed as they all hugged the muscular man who patted them on their heads.

They were rejoicing at the fact that their Leader was back and safe after he got into a fight wi-

"You!". Cain pulled out his sword and pointed it towards Ace. The man who defeated their captain and defamed him, they all watched a blurry clip of Ace delivering the finishing blow to Vorus.

"Stand down, Cain. He's not the enemy here".

Vorus took the chance to tell them about how he had joined Ace's clan and will be leaving in a short time as soon as they can get an Ark.

At first, the trio were perplexed and didn't want their leader to go.

"You just got back".

"Yeah and what about Kondo?"

"Kondo has done alright without me for five years now, and they're in perfect hands."

He placed his hand on Cain's shoulder.

"Cain, you have been a loyal and dear companion, all of you have, really, but I want to travel further across the world with Ace here"

The three were all tearing down as he continued.

"I don't expect you guys to forgive me for abandoning Kondo but we will always be allies and Kondo has always been in good hands". He finished with a smile.

"Commander!!"

The trio burst into tears and hugged him one more time, then it happened.

BOOM!

A series of explosions could be heard around the District, smoke and flames were scattered everywhere.

A guard came running over, his face like he had seen a ghost only they were hundreds of them.

"Commander.... You're... here... we're... under... attack". The guard exclaimed panting heavily, he was also bloody and injured.

"Rada Khan is attacking"