CONCLUSION
In a dark observatory, the older Range was brought before the Regent Tomlinson.
Tomlinson
The trilogy that began with Transylvania is coming to an end with the third tale, “The day of Reckoning”.
After Failing as a young boy to destroy Mahakala’s dream of world domination in Samurai, the older Range must now go back to 1552 to kill Rangemura in hopes of one day bringing the world we know today into reality.
“Range...the plan is simple enough,” Farly said quite sheepishly. “You go back in time to 1542 in that very same time line…”
Sir Farly
Tomlinson then jumped in. “And, immediately kill Rangemura.”
“What again?” Asked Range in disbelief. “My killing Ranemura is becoming a habit with you two.”
“This is serious Range,” said Farly.
“Quite right,” added Tomlinson. “And I can’t stress strongly enough on how important this entire affair has become.”
“That’s all well and good. But, why put this on me?”
“Because you’re the key to setting everything back to the way it was intended to be,” explained Farly.
“Time lines are tricky business, Range,” said Tomlinson. “Once a constant is set it can’t be altered without going further back in time. That’s why you’re going back to 1542...so, you’ll be able to stop Rangemura and push Japan back to where they were in 1399 on that same journey.”
“And, you have only one chance,” added Farly.
“And, you need enough time to build France into a great nation.”
“For the love of Mike...that has to be the screwiest idea I’ve ever heard. I can understand why Rangermura has to die on an earlier date. But why do I have to go to France for help...What I remember of that time line France wasn’t doing too well. Isn’t there anyone else I can go to for help?”
“Frankly, no Range,” said Farly. “France is the only country who will listen and follow you."
“Well, what do you say, Range?" Tomlinson asked.
Range hemmed and hawed for a moment before giving his answer. “I guess I have no other choice...I’ll go. Like you two didn’t already know my answer before I came here.”
Tomlinson placed his hand upon Range’s shoulder. “At times my boy, knowing the future can be a blessing as well as a curse. Even if we knew how you would react, we still had to present the idea to you.” He was amused with the idea.
Range wasn't too pleased over the whole episode staring him in the face, and seeing Tomlinson's grin didn't help. “And, the outcome of my journey?”
Tomlinson looked troubled, and didn't answer.
It took a look from Range, for Farly to answer, “The outcome of the journey is unforeseen. But, in time everything will become clearer as the storm breaks and we get closer to the end."
THE END
Now on to “The Day of Reckoning”