46 Plans for the future

Hector stood up from his bed and walked towards the window from which he overlooked his property, he could see green grass and colorful flowers that were maintained by the gardener, then there were stone paths leading to the gate beyond which he could see streets of Backlund. Upon which he could see pedestrians walking, some to work or on a simple walk. Carriges were pulled by the horses driving people of higher status.

He thought about all that he experienced in the short time that he was in this world, and then he laughed about how often he was reminiscent of his journey which started not so long ago. One could say he achieved too much in a such short time, but then did he? Or were others simply slow in comparison?

Hector knew that he mustn't forget that others may not get the opportunity or have knowledge about the world that he has. He liked to be special, he liked to have an unfear advantage over others, as when he knew that all will go according to his will he could relax and try other things.

The revelation of him becoming the awakened ego of sefiroth had already sunken in and was accepted by him as a great gift from that unknown being. He still did not know who that was, which bothered him only slightly, thanks to the knowledge that that information will come after he will be become a lower sequence.

He was filled with excitement whenever he thought about powers that he would get at lower sequences. Be it mortal danger premonition or power to corrupt or transform into the literal devil.

Hector wondered what it all meant for his humanity. Did he still have it or he should just let go of all pretense and embrace the abyss pathway and its temptations?

"No. That's not who I'm." Hector sighted he disregarded such thoughts.

"In the end, it does not matter. I'm who I'm. And so I always 'm me." Hector then walked down the stairs so he could enjoy his breakfast and small talk with his staff.

"Good morning sir." One of the maids stopped cleaning and spoke as he walked down the stairs. Hector smiled and returned the greeting, after which he entered the dining room where he sat behind the table and picked up a newspaper that Albert brought.

Hector did not enjoy reading newspapers in his previous life as Vilkar but her come to enjoy it as it gave him information about the world that was not in the novel.

He read about political movements in the Backlund which did not interest him much as politics are for those who are either stupid or extremely bored.

He became somewhat interested in ship sales and auctions that will happen at the docks. He could see himself as captain of the ship faring through seas, hunting pirates, and exploring islands for hidden treasure.

Hector thought about starting his own trading company in the future when he will start to create his own cult as every beyonder should do to be prepared for divinity.

While eating he thought of a possible island that could become his powerbase and he remembered the ideal place. While on his adventure Klein as Gerhman Sparrow visited.

'What was the name... Ah yes, it was Gargas Archipelago. It is on the eastern front of the Sonia Sea also known as a pirate's playground, ideal for corruption.

'The capital if I remember correctly is Nas port city also known as the City of White. Thanks to the Church of the God of Combat being the only legal church when God of Combat will fall they should be an easy target for taking. Not to forget archbishop is only sequence 5. While they have at least one sequence 1 Sealed Artifact with the fall of their god and surprise attack conquering the city and the whole archipelago should be relatively easy.

'Of course, firstly there needs to be a cult created, and said cult needs to spread among locals and citizens of the Archipelago so there could be a chance of keeping it after the war.

'If I would be able to become sequence 2 or at least 3 I should be with help of my dogs and cultist to hold the Archipelago as an independent nation. Mainly because Feysac would be weakened because of war unable to fully retaliate and the Church of God of Combat would be finished by that time so the only problem would be the Church of Evernight Godess. But being that far from Leon they too should not pose that much of a threat. ' Hector chuckled as he continued to eat.

He thought about how should he use his time today as there was no plan for any beyonder gathering. He could simply enjoy himself until Aldith would come to start her employment but then Hector thought that Albert will do just fine without him, as he is the experienced butler.

After talking with Albert about Aldith's employment some more Hector walked out of his home and decided to bring torment and misery upon sinners.

Hector chuckled as he walked through the streets he stopped only when passersby started to give him weird looks. Which in actuality made him want to laugh even more. He felt free as if all doubts melted away.

When he entered the east borough Hector started to look for a certain bar in which he hoped to find a specific bounty hunter. While he walked he thought about how much should he mess with the original storyline.

He did not want to mess things up too much because if it will go according to the novel it will be much easier to take advantage at specific times. Hector understood that his existence already changes things and not to mention his presence in Fool's gathering.

But still, he was willing to risk it so he could get information about the location of Street Rats' leadership, as it was time to burn Street Rats' properties.

When he entered the bar he went to the bartender and ordered cheap beer and observed his surroundings looking for the bounty hunter. Unfortunately, he did not find the person he was looking for and as his mood was good today he did not feel the desire to wait until they would show up, so after he drinks his beer he left the bar and went to one of the gambling dens of Street Rats.

While it was still the middle of the day there should not be that many people and it would be a surprise for them. Who would expect an attack on their money-making business in the middle of the day?

When he arrived at the location he saw a wooden two-story building with windows closed with wooden planks. Hector walked around the building to look for the back door, and when he entered the backyard through the neighbor's garden he found the unguarded door.

Hector smiled as he casually walked towards them and entered the building where he saw himself standing in the hall that on one side lead to what looked like a kitchen and on the other side rooms with poker tables and even roulette.

In front of him was a hall that lead to the front entrance and stairs upstairs to the second floor. Hector saw no one inside but he only saw halls and as such he could not judge how many people were in the building, but he decided to check them one by one and he would start with the kitchen.

While he walked in the kitchen direction he could hear talking from the rooms with poker tables and so he knew there are at least some people. While he wasn't crouched down he was still trying to walk silently with his hammers in his hands as the gun would make too much noise.