A change of Pace [Job]

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Lestacia had just returned after her mission of espionage had been finished for the day. She'd meet with General Dawnblade as instructed and report on her most recent achievements. Dawnblade would smile after hearing the good news. "That's wonderful, because I have news for you!" Dawnblade said stroking his beard. "You did such a great job at recruiting a couple men the last time that we're going to ask that you'd do it again. We've already spread the word around the towns people so any others interested will show up. The rally will be at the same bar but this time the meeting place is different. You'll go there and this time the path will lead you Under the Shu-Fang Bridge. Once there I want you to convince the people to join our cause. The side of liberty, justice, and power. Are you up for it?"

"Yes I am Dawnblade sir."

Dawnblade nodded before contiinuing. "The same men who went with you the last time will go again. They've set up the area so your  identities will be concealed. Now head out."

Lestacia did as she was told and made her way towards The Leaky Barrel. Now the leaky Barrel was known by the underground community to have the most undetected and illegal activity known in Kou. Lestacia and the other recruiters ordered a "Loud Mouthed Woman" the last time they were there. This time they ordered the "Shu-Fang Special". One of the attendants lead them to a different back room area where they could prepare all their necessary arrangements. Lestacia put up her hood as her Face was now Covered from the eye's of the people. Not A single image for one to remember. One of the men in her group already knew what to do as he did it before. He was a sound Magician who warped all their voices so it'd sound similar when they talked. The time was nigh as they finally got onto the podium and gave their speeches.


“The path we have chosen for the present is full of hazards, as all paths are; but it is the one most consistent with our character and courage as a nation and our commitments around the world. There is one path we shall never choose, and that is the path of surrender or submission. Our goal is not the victory of might, but the vindication of right. We shall go our way into battle . . And we shall be accompanied by the spirit of millions of our martyrs, beloved comrades, and in this battle we shall break the enemy and bring salvation to the people of Kou. Here we will stand and fight; there will be no further withdrawal. We will stand and fight here. If we can’t stay here alive, then let us stay here dead. We have before us an ordeal of the most grievous kind. We have before us many many long days and nights of struggle and of suffering. You ask, what is our policy? I can say: It is to wage war, by land and air with the help of the magicians, with all our might and with all the strength of those who've died to see our dream come this far. Shall we allow our audacious enemies to violate with impunity the territory of Kou? Will you permit the army to escape which has carried terror into your families? You will not. March, then, to meet him. Tear from his brows the laurels he has won. Teach the world that a malediction attends those that violate the territory of Kou. The result of our efforts will be unclouded glory, and a durable peace. SO CHOOSE NOW Join us or them!"

The last part of Lestacia's speech was scripted as she had no other way to end off her interaction with the people like the last time. It was a good ending quote so she decided to use it once more.

"Remember that if you join us you will be against Yoshiro. You might be targeted, hurt or even killed. But the same goes for if you Join Yoshiro. Remember, to stay strong and think of who you're fighting for. You're friends, Your families. Loved ones who have perished due to Yoshiro's idiotic tyranny. With that we shall leave you. But if you wish to join us. Please speak with us now, give us a location to meet you and a time. Our operatives will meet you there. They are quite capable of handling one or even multitudes of men, so please, no funny business. There is already enough innocent blood of our people in the streets. We will now be taking any questions you have for us."

Lestacia would take a couple names down and eventually the place would thin out. People walked away from under the bridge and back to their homes. Lestacia and her group would destroy the path leading to the Tavern once more but instead of going straight back Lestacia would take a detour. She would instead go back to The leaky barrel and get something to eat. She'd sit down and order a bit of food before taking off. She thought about the past events. The people she met. The times that had come and gone. The people that were lost, the people she killed, the people she fought but yet swore to save. A tear fell from her face. It hurt her deeply but she knew deep down that it'd all be for a good cause... Right? Tears kept streaming down from amidst her facial features. She really needed to be alone now. She'd protect who se needed to and she couldn't show any weakness, as long as she was alive. She would help all of those who are in need, and right now the ones that needed her most, were Gao Yuan and his people!

Wc: 1002