The three leaders immediately got wind of Elina moving to Alex''s house and from what their people deduced, it appeared as though Alexander was back.

    After all, after their talk with the hateful and crazy woman, they kept an eye on her movements. She stayed close to the Grays but didn''t always go there for a visit.

    But today was different as their spies reported how abnormal her behaviour was. It was akin to a child being taken to the amusement park.@@@@

    "The boy''s back," Basso said as he got up. "Come on. We have to make the boy understand a few things."

    Despite his words, he knew they had no leverage over him. Alex could beat them black and blue and there was nothing they could do about it.

    They felt humiliated about this but also understood the principle of the strongest being in charge.

    However, when they attempted to leave Mars, a voice that sent a chill down their spine resounded in their ears.

    ''Don''t come here,'' The voice belonged to Alexander. ''I''ll personally come and see you once I''m ready. And this time, I''ll take the lead.'' Find adventures at My Virtual Library Empire

    "Tsk!" Zara snorted in outrage. "The nerve of that boy... I knew he was just a bastard waiting to gain the power to do as he pleased. Now he dares to order us around."

    But then, something else resounded in her ears-- only for her.

    ''Don''t think I don''t know what you did, woman.'' The voice was much colder, lacking any form of respect to an elder. ''I''ll deal with you once I''m done.''

    Zara froze in her spot, her eyes wide with horror. Sweat covered her brows while her body shivered slightly.

    ''Shit!'' She cursed inwardly. ''I''m fucked.!''

    "We have to leave right now!" Zara exclaimed and made a run for her spaceship.

    Her odd behaviour caught the others off guard. "What is wrong with her?" Basso asked Jaseph who simply shrugged.

    "Haa... whatever." Basso sighed and settled in his comfy chair. "At this point, we''re all but useless."

    "You''re not alone, Alexander." Elina broke the silence, drawing everyone''s attention. "I''m sure everyone here can more or less tell what you plan to do next.

    "And that''s why I''m here. With your power, you can make The Order carry out the mission you''re set to embark on while you focus on other matters."

    Alex looked around and noticed how everyone looked at him. ''I''m that obvious, huh? And she is right...''

    "We''ve gotten to a point where speed and efficiency are all that matters. Regardless of what some people might think, you do what you have to do and I''ll handle the rest."

    "Son, take her offer." William chipped in, eager to relieve the burden on his son. "Since you returned, you''ve been on the move more times than I can count. You''re powerful and that comes with a great responsibility.

    "But no one said you should take it all on yourself. Who knows what could have happened if this power of yours was in someone''s hand? This world (universe) is lucky to have you."

    Alex could feel the emotions in his father''s words as well as his desire to help him.

    "Yes, father." Alex agreed and turned to Elina. "Gather the members of The Order and I will see to it that they''re all equipped with the means to deal with the void creatures.

    "It''s time to rid the empire of the monsters that plague our nightmares. Also, ..."

    Alex stood up and turned to the left wall, Hisbgaze piercing through the obstacles to settle on Mars. "...there are a few words I wish to share with the people."

    Elina instantly understood what he wanted. She got up and stepped closer, but Julia was a step faster. She threw her a glare which Elina ignored.

    "Then I''ll get everything set up on my end." The white lady said with a beaming smile behind her veil. "You still have the leaders to talk to speak with."

    "Mm," Alex nodded as everyone watched Elina leave the estate. Then he turned to his family and said, "There are a few things I want to share with everyone but for now..."

    They all nodded knowing he meant the leaders.

    "Be careful, son." William stepped forward and placed a reassuring hand on Alex''s shoulders.

    "Always..." Alex nodded and turned to leave. However, Julia grabbed his hand, her intention clear as day.

    "Why not...?"