web of lies

Gale shared with Amon the entire narrative of his existence, spanning his various reincarnations, deep involvement with the Red Lotus, and his vision of balance for the world. His purpose was to reunify the physical and spiritual realms, culminating in the definitive end of the era of avatars.

Indeed, he concealed his bloodbending ability and refrained from mentioning that his goals diverged from those of the Red Lotus.

In the entanglement of falsehoods and truths that Gale shared with Amon, an inner laughter escaped him. He realized he had woven a web of lies around himself, keeping his true plan hidden. The awareness of his own hypocrisy enveloped him.

After Gale concluded his story, Amon remained silent, his expressions hidden behind the mask adorning his face.

"This is the truth of this intriguing world," Amon said, his voice carrying a touch of awe.

He was unaware of the world's history that Gale had shared with him; his universe crumbled. His truths and convictions, no matter how solid, were annihilated.

However, his philosophy also resembled that of the Red Lotus; they were equally extreme. This relieved him.

In essence, both desired freedom for the world.

"So, Amon, I invite you to join the Red Lotus. Let's change the world together," Gale said, his eyes acquiring a red hue, as if tears were about to well up.

Upon hearing Gale's proposal, Amon was confused, stepping back immediately.

He wasn't sure what he was feeling; he had never before met someone with a truly similar philosophy, a genuine philosophy, not the one he propagated on the streets. The fact that a waterbender like him also understood this perspective left him perplexed.

Approaching Gale, he finally relented, and the two exchanged handshakes.

Amon felt deeply ashamed that Gale had shared the story of his life, even though he continued to hide behind a mask.

"I also have something to reveal, Gale. You are someone like me. So, there's no harm in telling you this," Amon said as his hand moved toward his mask.

Upon removing his mask, he revealed a man appearing to be around 37 years old.

His skin color suggested he was from the Water Tribe.

"Someone from the Water Tribe," Gale said, with a curious expression taking over his face.

Amon, noticing the surprise of the man in front of him, smiled.

"I was born and raised in the Water Tribe until I fled when I was about to turn fourteen," Amon said, his vacant expression revealing a dark past.

Soon, it was time for him to tell his story.

Listening to Amon's story, Gale could never guess that someone like him had such a troubled past.

His father was also a fanatic, a bloodbender who forced his children to become benders to seek revenge on Avatar Aang.

"I really won this guy's heart, how pathetic," Gale thought internally, while also praising how he could deceive people with his words.

Thinking that the man in front of him would judge him for being a bloodbender, on the contrary, Gale displayed a welcoming smile.

After a few minutes, Gale and Amon had become acquainted. They seemed like true friends.

Amon also revealed that Satoshi Sato was involved with him, working on the development of combat uniforms and new equipment, which would be ready soon.

Once again, Gale was surprised. A technological genius was on the side of the Equalists, truly incredible.