“There are two types of people in Arcadia. They are either trailblazers or followers.”
“For most of my time spent in OSW, I was a follower. I didn’t think I could make any headway in finding the one responsible for the destruction of my home and the death of my wife alone.”
“So, after a bit of convincing from my son, I joined the Pool Boys. However, despite working hard to court his favor, I didn’t get any closer to finding the perpetrator that ordered the arson attack.”
“After receiving false information that led me to believe James was responsible for the fire, I betrayed them for Six Feet Under. I thought with Tombstone’s guidance and my newfound hatred for humanity, I’d send him on his way along with the rest of the monsters in the federation.”
“Before I could murder my boy for a crime he didn’t commit, I was injected with water from the Odyssey Pool. That gave me the clarity I needed to realize that not only was James innocent, but Six Feet Under wouldn’t have helped me either.”
“I ended up leaving them too. Since then, I’ve vowed to never follow anyone’s lead, instead opting to forge my own path forward to find the one responsible for causing me and my son this much pain.”
“A path that’ll burn straight through you and the rest of Hydra, Mariachi.”
“You used to be a trailblazer yourself, Singing Death. Not only were you a two time world champion, you were also a dominant force in Arcadia. Onlookers watched you with awe while every one that had to fight you dreaded the minute that bell rang.”
“But you decided to give that up for being a lackey for the Baron. Since then, what have you managed to accomplish under his tutelage that was noteworthy?”
“Nothing, that’s what. You didn’t convince Gemini to join your side. You’ve failed to stop the attack on her by Grizzly St. Claire. Worst of all, you’re failing to get anything out of him as to who is responsible for starting the attack in the first place.”
“This is a far cry from what you were when you acted on your own. I have no clue what Zeus sees in you, but if I were him, I would’ve kicked you to the curb for your failure to achieve the same heights you reached back when OSW was first established.”
“Maybe then you’ll find out who was responsible for the attack on you. Maybe then you’ll be able to convince Gemini to follow in your footsteps like my son follows in mine.”
“Until you do, your best bet will be to get out of my way. I’m lighting a fire when I walk, and whoever gets caught in my path will be set ablaze if they’re not careful. I’m a literal trailblazer, and you’ve followed the wrong path, Muerte.”
“So be careful when you follow the wrong person. You might just get burned because of it.”