Chapter 424: 124: Recruiting in Bulk

Chapter 124: Recruiting in Bulk

Krampelle looked around the chilly factory, "My, this base is absolutely atrocious. It's no wonder the others can't find you. I'd never be caught dead in such a place."

"Oh, I know," Sweet Dream said, copying the woman's manner of speech. "But one must make do with what they have on hand. Titan is ever so persistent, and he's ruined so much of my kingdom. I decided it would be better to hide away for a moment. I'll announce myself once I've completed recruiting my forces."

"Yes, yes. A grand idea," Krampelle said. "What say we celebrate with some refreshments? Oh, Uther?"

At the villain's singsong call, a shadow appeared from under Krampelle, forming into a dark-skinned man. "Fetch me some refreshments, will you? And some confections for Sweet Dream here."

The man bowed, then dissolved back into shadow. He appeared moments later, holding a tray filled to the brim with tea and cookies. Sweet Dream eagerly accepted the offered treats.

The two villains ate and made small talk for a short while before another group of villains appeared. These three dressed like they were in an apocalypse movie. Leather straps crisscrossed over their chests, and all three wore helmets that masked their features.

"Y'all ready to blow this joint!" one of the villains yelled.

"H*ll yeah!" shouted the others.

"You hear that, Sweet Dream! We're here to blow this joint!"

"Goody gumdrops," Sweet Dream said, with less enthusiasm than usual.

"I say, what boorish people," Krampelle remarked.

"Better than an uptight hag!" one of the leather villains said.

Duchess Krampelle placed a hand over her hear, "My!"

"Can it!" Sweet Dream yelled. "If you get too loud, the heroes might find us. I can't afford that yet. What're your names?"

"Call me Leatherface!" the first of the three said.

"I'm Fleshgrabber!" the second answered.

"Call me Bart," the third replied.

"Right. Well, pull up a chair. I need a few more people before we start."

The three villains obeyed, grabbing one of the few folding chairs scattered around and leaning back into them.

"Mannerless thugs," Krampelle remarked. "Why are you letting those in here?"

"The guild is called Menagerie," Sweet Dream answered. "We take all kinds."

The five players talked as others filed into the room, discussing possible plans and swapping stories. Once she had about ten people, Sweet Dream stood.

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"Good. I am in need of four more heroes. If you have anyone in mind, inform me. We shall meet in front of the heroes guild in five minutes' time!"

"Yep," the player replied.

Titan leaped away from the heroes in search of another group. Sweet Dream said she'd recruit around ten to twelve players, so Titan needed to match that. His jump brought him into contact with two more players, a hero and villain who teamed up to take on three other villains.

"Lill, watch the left!" the villain shouted as their common enemy charged like a bull.

"Don't worry, Hex. I got it covered."

Before Lill could act, Titan landed in front and caught the villain by the horns.

"Let's make this fight fairer, shall we?"

"Wha"

Before the villain could finish, Titan shifted his center of gravity and lifted the player over his head. In one smooth motion, he tossed his package in an arc at the other villains. The two prepared to leap of the way, but a shout from Hex stopped them.

"Naparku!"

A black mist shot out from Hex and wrapped itself around the two villains. It only stopped the two for a second, but it was enough time for Titan's thrown enemy to land. The three players toppled over each other, taking a bit of damage in the process.

"Lill!" Hex shouted.

"Already on it!" the hero answered. The player called Lill mimed aiming a rifle at the villains. "Best move out of the way, big guy," she said to Titan.

The hero didn't need telling twice, and he stepped back as the woman recoiled. The sound of gunfire pinged across the street, and Titan blinked as a puff of smoke erupted a few inches from the player's hands. He turned to see the three villains blown back into the wall.

"They're still up!" Hex said. "Do it again!"

"You know I can't use the same thing twice!"

Titan leaped forward, grabbing two of the disoriented villains and slamming their heads together. Both went down and disappeared, their health hitting zero. The hero followed up with a knee to the last villain, striking him right in the gut. The player doubled over from the force of the blow, trying to counter with a wild swing. Titan ducked under the strike and tackled the villain into the wall. Rubble fell on top of the hero's back, along with a couple more desperate attacks from the enemy player. The punches bounced harmlessly off the hero, his durability and the angle of the punch negating any damage.

"Surrender, or I shall take you out like the others," Titan said.

The villain stopped their assault, knowing they were beaten. Titan pulled out a pair of handcuffs from his inventory and wrapped them around the other player.

Hex and Lill came running up.

"Hey, thanks for the help," Hex said.

Titan grunted and turned to the hero. "I'd question why you're working with someone on the opposite side, but that would be hypocritical."

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