73 Stubborn (2/2)

”Who said we are strong? And why the f.u.c.k would we ever be loyal to humans whose stole and killed our people and forced us into slavery!” the male spat out venomously.

”You are right. I have no right to ask for it.” he paused before continuing. ”But I am. I will be staying in the city for another two days. Please tell you leader my offer.”

Ben turned around to walk out but paused, ”Make sure they are all healed and let them go.” he said to his generals before leaving the room.

Ben spent the rest of the day touring the city. The city didn't different too much from their own but the buildings were of different design that mimicked Russia style. The beings that started the system must have taken into account different cultures and styles of architecture.

Ben was sitting with James eating some food. ”What do you think their decision will be?” James asked.

”Probably no. Would you after what they did after what we did to them?” Ben asked, raising his eyebrows at James.

”Then why are we waiting?” James asked confused.

”The world is changing. They know that. Their best chance at survival would be joining us.” Ben said, putting his fork down.

Suddenly Deke appeared behind Ben. ”City Lord, the demons are waiting for you at the gate.”

James almost spat out his food in shock. Ben threw him a napkin with a smug smile. ”They may hate us but ensuring their survival is the most important thing for a leader.”

Ben told Deke to gather the rest of the generals to meet him at the gate to welcome the demons. Lilith, Lance and Colton beat him there, they were staring at their guests. At the gate stood 10 fully armed demons glaring at them with one older demon with over a foot long horns sticking from his head. He had wrinkled weathered skin, with a head full of white hair and a short beard. He carried a large staff that had the skull of a beast on the top of it.

”Welcome, I am Ben.” Ben stepped forward to introduce himself. The 10 warrior's s.h.i.+fted their glares to him and tightened their grip on their weapons.

The elder looked him over before speaking. ”You are the new leader?”

Ben nodded his head.

”Thank you for returning our people.” the elder said to Ben inclining his head towards him. ”But this alliance you speak of is a pipe dream. Your people have caused too much hatred among my people.”

Ben stared at the elder for a moment. ”Do you judge an entire race on the actions of a few?”

”Regardless, we are unable to forgive humans.” the elder said, not changing his stance.

”I'm not asking you to forgive us. I am asking you to join us.” Ben said not backing down.

”You are stubborn human. There is nothing you can say to change our mind.” the elder said, shaking his head at Ben's persistence.

”Nothing I can say… how about I show you why you should.” Ben said.

His tattoos on his arms and chest started to glow and move and after a flash of light three huge beasts appeared in front of them.

A black phoenix, a blue dragon and a black wolf all stood behind Ben, staring at the demons.

”Meet my partners.” Ben smiled at the demons shocked expression.

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