Rikkou's Wreckers encampment, Southern Torrs, Night.

Liger and Gerard along with some snipers have arrived but what greeted them was an ugly sight.

There were bodies of the Wreckers littered everywhere. Not only that, the hut and encampment were on fire. The crops were uprooted. All hope was not lost as some Wreckers were still fighting off the attacking Corrvin-Torrs Troops. Liger and his snipers would fire away their arrows, while Gerard would aid the Wreckers with his axe. The Corrvin-Torrs troops were led not by a random general but by Baron Corrvin's other younger sibling, Dino Corrvin. Dino would then greet the rescuers after stabbing a Wrecker member, 

Dino: So it seems some of you were fast enough to arrive here. Going to leave this barn burning and let this be a message to your leader. He should stay out of the Corrvin Empire's way. Sincerely, Dino Corrvin, brother of Emperor Baron Corrvin. 

As he says this, he charges his shoulder at Gerard and strikes him with the pommel of his sword to ensure he stays down.

Dino: Alright, that will teach these fools. A little something for you rebels. We won't end your little liberation here and now, but you had better give further and due consideration in trying to take the North or the East. Try and there will be more than purges, looting, raiding and killing that your leader can take. Wizards, cast fire upon the crops. 

As the Corrvin-Torrs High wizards were to cast their magic, Riff was able to arrive in time to sweep them off with a wave of water emitted after strumming his guitar at them.

Dino would then see that more men from Blade are coming, 

Dino: Alright, I think this is the part where I take off. You had better try because we will bring an end to your futile efforts! 

Dino and his Corrvin-Torrs units retreated back to Torrs Castle.

Pattou, Rikkou and the rest who came from the liberation battle had finally arrived but the sight was not welcoming to say the least. Rikkou walked as if he were in a trance along with his Wrecker contingent. He was looking at his encampment, tents and huts that once stood there, now burning down to ashes to join the dirt of the farmlands. The crops now ruined by the littered bodies and blood spilled from both Corrvin-Torrs soldiers and Wreckers. Rikkou finally snapped and yelled, 

Rikkou: CORRVIN, YOU WILL PAY FOR ALL YOU DID"

He wept upon saying this. 

Pattou was in mere shock as he had witnessed his cousin break down like this. He had finally seen the reality of the liberation efforts they have been doing. Sayfuro merely saw this and told Lord Patriarch, 

Sayfuro: Now you see the reality? These raids have gone to the extreme. You must act accordingly now. Your decisions are no longer for yourself but for all who have joined your cause.

Southern Farmlands, formerly Rikkou's Wreckers encampment, Southern Torrs. Next Day.

Hours have passed since Drake Corrvin's ambush on the on the Wrecker's main encampment. All that was left for the sun to shine upon, where huts and tents once stood, was endless dirt and burnt fields. Crops that grew tall still remained, but are now stained with either blood or ash. The men that used to till the land there are no more. All signs of a despicable show of dominance from a regime hard pressed into flexing its dominance, turning what was once a farming field into a burial mound.

5 Years ago, Rikkou's Wreckers encampment, Southern Torrs.

Rikkou: My fellow champions. I know we are here to hide and keep ourselves hidden from any purges to be done by Corrvin's men. Let me say that I cannot guarantee you much but this land. This vast land can be our safe haven. It will help us better as champions apart from honing our skills in combat, but also honing our life skills in living off the land. Will you join me? 

Rikkou turned to the newly recruited champions and they all raised their fists in agreement.

Cooke Manor, Southern Torrs, Present day

Rikkou had already shed tears for his fallen comrades. Gerard had awoken but was still bruised after the damage dealt by Dino Corrvin. Gerard had allowed the wounded members to recover in his Manor for the meantime. Along with this, Gerard would accept allowing the Wreckers to live in the enclosure of the Manor and to live off the land there as well. Gerard would tell Rikkou, 

Gerard: I know we are both not of the same line. You being a noble yet carry yourself as one with the people, while I myself am an heir of merchants. But think of this as my way to aid our cause. Your group will need to reside in a safe haven. My Manor is wide enough to provide for your men. 

Rikkou had broken from despondence and responded to Gerard's offer, 

Rikkou: I know you have a knack of trying to make it up to us even if you are remotely or should not be at fault. You were at least able to see my men in action defending the land they belonged in. But from my heart of hearts, you will not be disappointed in allowing us here. We may be champions but we are disciplined enough to honor terms and agreements.

As Rikkou and Gerard shook hands to signify approval to the offer, Pattou was still shaken by it all. He wanted to celebrate the victory they had and inform the people that Southern Torrs is now under the Blade empire. However, the events of last night took all the would-be jubilation of it all, witnessing the aftermath of a massacre in front of his very eyes and they were unable to save most of those who fought valiantly. He was now debating with himself whether to push through the declaration of liberty or if they would rather leave immediately.

Liger saw this and approached his friend, 

Liger: Is this still about the events last night? Look this is the reality we are in. Lives will be taken away by either us or them. The people must know that they are now freed from the clutches of Corrvin. That much they deserve. As leaders, we as much as possible guarantee that no one goes down. We have been lucky so far not to have casualties in our ranks. It only happened that our Wrecker allies left in the encampment were ambushed by Corrvin's men as we were dealing with Yansho. They have sent us a message that should we still continue with the liberation, expect even worse reprisals.

Sayfuro then approached Pattou, 

Sayfuro: The decision on how and where we tread is up to you. All of us here will not stand for that treachery. But the final decision is on you. 

Pattou: Both of you are right. This is the reality we are in. We can all assure ourselves and others that no casualties will occur. Somehow, it still occurs beyond our control. To turn my back will be a victory outright for injustice. To still face them despite this, will be true courage and nobility. Prepare for the declaration at the Southern Governor's Mansion.

That was Chapter 15. Got heavy but Chapter 16 will be out in a few hours. 

Keep safe and stay awesome!