SWDnovel Chapter 993: Leaving humankind
Chapter 993: Leaving humankind
Chapter 993: Leaving humankind
Khan recalled distant memories and alien words that seemed to belong to a different life. At once, he knew he had made a mistake. He had pushed things too far, blinded by an
unattainable goal.
'[It's not up to me to decide],' Khan thought in the Nele language. '[A true leader is chosen by others].'
The Niqols had accepted Khan. The Ef'i liked him, the Nele trusted him, and the Thilku welcomed him. Khan had achieved great results with those species without forcing those relationships to improve, but the Global Army was an exception.
Khan could best define his relationship with humankind as rocky. He had built good and trustworthy connections over his life, but those feats had often involved compromises and mutual benefits. Khan also pursued them out of necessity due to his lofty goals.
Searching for clues about the Nak had forced Khan to engage in the Global Army's politics, performing missions and tasks he could add to his profile. His previous lack of a powerful background had also pushed him toward dangerous and troublesome endeavors, often implicating him in more problematic situations.
Falling in love with Monica had elevated those problems, involving loftier and loftier parties until the nobles joined the fray. That brought another round of issues, forcing Khan to accomplish multiple miracles just to retain the status quo.
Khan had fought wars, won tournaments, performed missions in dangerous environments, engaged in complicated meetings, and more. Still, he had eventually achieved what he had set off to achieve. Khan had learned about the Nak and had found political stability.
The surviving humans suddenly retreated, dropping their rifles or mana-enhanced melee weapons before falling to their knees. They also wrapped their hands behind their napes, assuming a stance even the Scalqa could recognize.
Nevertheless, the Scalqa abided by their own rules. They didn't understand how human wars worked, but Khan intervened before anyone could exploit the Brigadier General's soldiers' defenseless stances.
"[Stop]," Khan whispered, but his alien voice reached every corner of the fort. A few Scalqa were on the verge of completing their attacks, but the order made them freeze on the spot.
Countless gazes rose toward the partially melted staircase. Everything about the situation hinted at Khan's victory, especially with him towering over the seemingly dying enemy leader. The human troops were kneeling, but the Scalqa controlled their excitement to await Khan's confirmation.
Khan met all the Scalqa's gazes, running his bright eyes over the square before looking at the giant screen again. He knew he was about to announce something that would bring countless problems, complaints, and political chaos. Still, Khan couldn't help but feel lighter thinking about it.
The scanners pointed at the battlefield didn't have a specific location. They were simply everywhere, be it in the nearby settlements, orbit, or slightly above in the sky. However, Khan could sense a few of them, and his whole body turned to face it.
"From now on," Khan exclaimed, his voice steady and resolute, "My noble faction and all the parties that swore loyalty to it won't belong to humankind anymore."
Most Scalqa still had problems understanding the human language, and those who did couldn't comprehend the magnitude of Khan's announcement. Yet, the human troops couldn't help but look in his direction and open their mouths in surprise. Even Brigadier General Meadrey didn't expect that sort of drastic development.
"I plan to maintain a beneficial and friendly relationship with the Global Army," Khan continued. "However, once we renegotiate our current deals, I'll act as an alien party and will treat you in the same way."