[b]KYL-9XX[/b]

The answer to the cyborg´s question was not really reassuring. Strength in unity? Sure, if the ones that accepted the Council´s offer worked together instead of [i]against[/i] each other, they might have a chance at stopping whoever was responsible, but would that be enough? Kyle did not want to stretch his luck though, and remained silent as he received his own branding. He felt like a little fire was kindled inside him, at the same time his cybernetic eye and his broken modules were miraculously repaired by the watcher´s touch. The others around him took their turns stating their decision. 

When a demon spoke up, the rewards and help they would receive became a lot clearer: Access to the "citadel" and some kind of tree that would grant them passage to any realm they desired to enter. Far more interesting however was the power to "transform" into a stronger form. The demons amongst them would have practice in that matter, but the cyborg? He was curious to find out what this "new form" would mean for him. Kyle made a mental note to find out as soon as possible.

To the cyborg´s suprise, a few of the people present refused the offer. It was less the refusal in itself though, but how they spoke to this entity that amazed Kyle, as they insulted the council and told them to "shove it". Some appeared to do it out of sheer spite, others seemed to be genuinely appalled by the thought of serving them. The "traitors" received their own speical brand and vanished shortly after. Now more than ever, Kyle was glad he had decided not to rebel against this council. There were only a few people left who had to make their choice, and the three entities urged them to step forth as agents or be marked as enemies. 

The rest was allowed to go to the citadel to rest and gain back their strength. From the corner of his eye, he saw how a few started making their way towards their new residence. Kyle looked towards Souta, who had accepted his branding as well. He barely knew the kid, but at least he knew him somewhat, compared to the others who were complete strangers to him. Kyle walked up to Souta: [color=f7941d]"Hey man...wanna go to this citadel and check the place out?"[/color]. If they were going to work together, he might as well get to know him better.