Chapter 110: 110: Caged Birds
But we are not meant to live like caged birds. We are meant to soar freely, to explore the open sky, and to grasp the limitless possibilities that lie beyond these walls. That's the true essence of freedom.
I chose the Scout Regiment because I refused to accept this cage as our fate. I refused to live a life of ignorance and fear. I chose to confront the unknown, to challenge the status quo, and to secure freedom for myself and all of humanity.
Remember, as long as we're trapped within these walls, we'll never truly be free. It's time to spread our wings and soar!" He continued.
'Bullshit!' This is the only thought in Caleb's head after he heard such a strong declaration. He didn't believe any words that came out of David at all. But he must say, such a declaration was really inspiring, to say the least.
"For freedom? To explore what's beyond the wall? Aren't you guys curious?" David smiled. He knew that he had already planted a seed in the hearts of every teenager inside the room.
On the other hand, most of the teenagers looked at each other with hesitant faces. Although the words David said were inspiring, which solidified their goal of joining the Scout. They knew how dangerous it was outside the Wall of Hope. Their parents and neighbors had always used the stories of Apokalips to scare them. It is this childhood fear that made them instinctually fear to go out of the wall.
"We are like a bird locked in a cage? Interesting..." The white-haired man has a ponderous expression. "But aren't we already a slave to something? To our desire? To our emotions? To our aspirations and insecurities... Everyone is born to be a slave to something." He couldn't help but sigh.
"So kids... You do you want to stay as caged birds for the rest of your life?" David asked one last time.
The teenagers felt something in their hearts. They felt enlightened as if they saw the right direction.
"No, I don't want to!"
"We don't want to!"
The teenagers responded vigorously as if being injected with chicken blood.
"I also want to explore the outside!" Andre clenched his fist and said passionately. Only to feel a smack on his neck. "Ouch!"
When he turned around. He saw Johan looking at him as if he was a fool. "What was the for? And what's with that look?"
Caleb sighed.
"You're easily swayed by words. Are you stupid? Didn't you already witness the horrible truth in the Wall of Rose? And we just came from outside... Do you want to explore it?"
"Oh... That's right..." Andre scratched his head with embarrassment. "Well, forget it. I was just influenced by the heat of the moment." He chuckled. "But don't you want to see what's outside the first wall? With your potential, I think you could do it."
"Me? I'm not looking for death." Caleb shook his head and then thought bitterly. 'Death is actually the one looking for me. So why seek it?'
"Good! Then you must pass the test! Go, continue the introductions."
David's voice echoed in the room.
"I'm Shu... I'm from the 5th District. My dream is to become the fastest man alive and become an ordinary scientist... As for why I joined the scout? Because I think it would be fun." The white-haired teenager smiled, showing a set of clean white teeth.
Caleb's eyes narrowed to slits. 'So this guy's name is Shu? He seems rather intelligent and extraordinary.'
"Wahhhh! So handsome! His name is Shu?"
"He looks like a prince. Does he have a girlfriend yet?"
The girls in the crowd blushed. Some even daringly inch closer where Shu to try to flirt with him.
Caleb didn't find it strange at all. Shu looks like a supermodel. A certified handsome man.
"Damn it! What if he's handsome? Does looks really matter? Can you eat it? At the end of the day, it's the personality and mentality that matters!"
"Fuck right? Being handsome doesn't mean you would be successful! Tsk tsk... These girls are too superficial. They can't see what true value is."
"Bastard! I want to punch his face!"
The male trainees glared at Shu simultaneously. Such a handsome man has overshadowed them too much. They felt irked by how all the girls' attention was on him.
'Did I just become a public enemy again?' Shu rubbed his temples and let out a bitter sigh.
Caleb smirked as he saw the other party's expression.
"Okay, next!"
"I'm Andre. I came outside the wall. Specifically, I'm from the Wall of Rose. And yes, I'm a survivor. My dream is to become a Destiny! And I joined the scout to achieve my dream!"
Then it was Luna's turn. Andre and Luna's introduction caused a commotion in the crowd. But in a good way. They looked at the two in awe and respect. After all, outsiders rather have an image of heroes and were a symbol of strength. It was a slogan promoted by the survivors occupying high positions.
They want to let the people inside the wall think of outsiders as legendary characters. As for their intention... It was, of course, related to politics and reputation.
"They are outsiders? Amazing? How did they even survive and make it here?"
"Hey, let's ask them earlier what it looks like outside. What is their name again? Luna? Andre?"
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"Hey, it seems we became popular out of nowhere," Andre said to Luna in a low voice which made Luna shrug and say. "Who cares?"
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"I'm Zander Ford. I'm from the 1st District. Someday, I want to become a 5th Seat like that Captain. I joined the Scout because I like it!"
One by one, the teenagers introduced themselves. This goes on for ten minutes until it is Clifford's and Caleb's turn.