Nightmare Mythos

'That's… indeed weird and horrifying. Why are they so calm about this though? If they are right, those cities that were going to be affected will have their people evacuated right in the instant. Just what are they planning?'

As if the satiate his curiosity, Amar who merely watching on the side began to reveal some more classified information.

"We've been secretly evacuating the citizens of the cities that will be affected if the case of attack happened. However, we are maintaining this under wraps to not instigate chaos that might ensue once this is announced."

From the side, Quentin added, "That doesn't mean we're going to keep this hidden forever. With the help of high-ranking officials of the Army and the Association, the operation has been smooth sailing. Once we're done with the job, we'll spread this across the world but we're going to say it is under control while stating out facts,"

Liking the idea that it wasn't too complicated yet very easy to put into action, Cesar felt reassured.

Everyone must be nervous about making the same mistake again like what happened to City of Wheels and anything related to that. To make it up, the actions were much swifter this time around.

"Anything else that anyone wants to willingly share?"

Reyna didn't like the idea that she was being quiet when she was mostly the most talkative person there.

But it's only because she and Nike had a bad relationship.

They are still awkward with each other but since they are professional and Cesar is in need of help, they kept their differences aside and tried to appear on 'good terms.'

Hence without thinking too much, Reyna revealed, "Didn't I mention to you I came back from a recent mission hence I've been in this city for quite some time now? Well, that mission involves Heretics. And by the looks of it, everyone has different gods they believe in. I came to a very interesting case, you see,"

Had his senses perked up while all ears, Cesar awaited for any related topic about Heretics.

"Ever since that… time, I've been very conscious about these individuals. Since I perfected my missions, there are passes available that only rookies like us are available hence I searched and found out specific information about them,"

Reyna took a long pause before revealing, "It seems, even if these individuals have different kinds of gods in their own perspective, they are very well established. Trades between heretics, information passed between heretics, and lastly, orders coming between heretics."

Reyna grabbed a biscuit at her front before explaining further, "However, there is no solid proof that they are under the same banner hence the Army kept excluding the notion that the Heretic formed a hidden unofficial organization themselves,"

Cesar's attention was piqued at this very moment.

Aside from Nightmares, the other batch he hated was Heretics. These lump of bastards who believed that Nightmares are their gods are the worst thing that any human has ever existed.

Could they even read the history books and see that we're in a constant battle with them?

They are not just right in their damn minds.

But if they are under one organization, yet they moved separately according to their own beliefs of their own gods, then Cesar knew this would be a great trouble.

Imagine a bunch of Caster, the single heretic that made the lives of an already hopeless people become more dreadful?

Just thinking about it makes his blood run cold.

Soon, their conversation ensued as it was while the attendees didn't pay much attention to them.

This event was supposed to be the time when Cesar should raise his value the most but it was he who also created this situation for himself.

His downfall was his own fault.

Hence his worth as Hero of Wheels continued going down. Being called a Hero disgusts him anyway so what's even the point of having it?

At the end of the day, Cesar was going to be himself.

...

Throughout the second day of the banquet, a few speakers decided to endorse their products from the attendees in hopes of acquiring some investors. The banquet then continued with a few dances, short times of breaks, and show matches to keep the attendees entertained.

For formality, Cesar stayed in the Castle.

And for a while, there were no assassination attempts all because he was surrounded by influential and powerful people. The protection he was receiving from the group was already started too hence it was less worry.

That's why the assassins will have to think twice.

Cesar looked up at the clock above hanging on the main hall's walls and watched that the second day was nearing its end.

'It's about time…'

Cesar stood up from his place and their table abruptly came to a pause. They were ready to follow him when he declared.

"I'm going to the bathroom for a minute,"

Jacqueline noticed how Cesar was almost drenched with sweat and couldn't help but retort, "Do you want someone to follow you?"

Cesar shook his head, "Nah, it's all good. No one would dare to do it inside the castle anyway,"

Of course, they can carry out their assassination attempt. Cesar lied straight to Jacqueline. Someone might've already infiltrated the castle and was only keeping an eye on him already.

But Cesar can handle them if there was ever.

However, he had a different objective tonight.

Bidding farewell to his group even if he was only taking a toilet break in their eyes, Cesar went to the nearest bathroom and grabbed the key.

Twisting the key mid-air while imagining the scene inside his head, Cesar was able to see a gapped reality and entered inside.

Whoosh—!

Feeling the cool breeze from his skin, Cesar watched the steady moonlight from above showering a bit of light in the quiet night.

He found himself in the middle of a huge stone platform, located at the top of the Castle's top floor.

Heaving a long sigh, Cesar stood motionlessly. It didn't take long before the tranquility he loved was destroyed a few seconds later.

"Wow, I didn't believe it if it was true but I guess we got the right information,"

Cesar saw hundreds of individuals from the very platform he was standing before a sly smirk formed on his lips.

"I guess you found me,"