Wilcoxin sent the feed to the Head. As the head sat and evaluated the Miracle for himself. And it was true he saw the sword being pulled out of the phone. And saw the dripping golden ichor from the corpse. Even after weeks of travel without any preservatives the body was still very fresh as if it's just had been a few minutes before he was killed.
The sword was confirmed to be Ikaros's. Meaning it was true that Ikaros had killed a God. When asked for the method of preservation for the body the pilgrim denied of having any knowledge of the preservation.
Wilcoxin :
My Lord what do you think should we just ambush him and take what we want.
Lord :
No, try negotiating. Wasting resources on them is fruitless.
Wilcoxin :
My Lord are we sure that we should let them have their way . They could be a threat to the Foundation.
Lord :
Keep them under surveillance. Give them every reason to stay here.
Wilcoxin :
They have made two demands. One is the gate key and their safety. They are ready to surrender the body.
My lord I know how much importance the gate keys hold for you. And they want to take that away as well.
Just give me the word I'll take them down myself. There's no need to waste resources.
Lord :
No you will not be hostile to them. Those two are very crafty.
They'll be sure to drag your reputation to the ground somehow. Hold back.
Send them to me I shall see what I can do.
Wilcoxin :
My Lord, these men are not even one but worthy of your time.
Lord :
Wilcoxin my orders are final. Send them tomorrow morning with Phoenix. I shall check the validity of the Miracle myself.
And with that the third head ended the call. Wilcoxin was even frustrated just remembering the faces of the two.
As Wilcoxin is someone who has the most respect for the Third Head ij the entire institution. In fact even the first funding of the institution was done by the third head in order to improve the education status of the entire capital.
And the Third head had sharp intuition. His prediction about the actions of Jay and McElroy was correct. But he was about what truths he would spread.
Which could cause unrest within the capital.
And those are very harsh truths.
Lies can be refuted. But Truth even if buried rises up like an undead and comes to haunt back.
And according to the God of Mist and Stagnation. He was able to resist the abyss intoxication. Which is a something that needs to be investigated.
Because since the battle in the south, the world had changed very drastically. The seas became harsher. Stained with blood. At a very large area. Beasts started becoming berserk. Attacking anyone on sight. The rainwater supply from the Rainforest has declined about 9%.
As Sein was the guardian of existence. It seems that the veil between existanve and inexistent gave in.
Specters have become more active. And now during the night it is not safe to travel anymore.
Before we thought God's death might not be that severe. But thinga are looking grim. We reached this conclusion because when Phizon died, nothing of much significance happened. No that might not be it. Maybe when Phizon died the advancement rate of the civilization slowed down. But we were not able to see it.
But Luminos was the God of Light. When he died neither rhe sun dimmed nor the sources of light die out.
It doesn't answer any question. There is just too little data to make any sense of it. Then once again the question returns why when Sein die did the world change drastically.
Maybe ending the God might now not be the best option for us. And now I don't have anyone to take a second opinion from.
Then there's something new this time around. According to Viva. The memories of the past implanted within her didn't mention anything of the abyss. But there have been many recorded instances of abyss appearing in our world. But in a very limited way. Sometimes it crystallizes as a black crystal.
Sometimes it modifies the world in its own way.
And the final form it takes is to summon monsters created from the essence of abyss.
Maybe that's what getting the beasts very riled up.
The abyss is very dangerous.
When tested in a test subject. The test subject showed relaxation, calming and soothing effect, and then just acted like a hypnotic. There were no sedation noted but there was a trance like effect noticed.
And finally when the crystal was taken from the patient the patient started behaving abnormally. The patient would shreik, attack, cry, beg and if not complied then there is a risk of suicide attempt.
While for a patient with the longest contact time. Every form of movement decease. Muscles start to stiffen in one position, organs start shutting down one after the other.
And finally it targets the brain and the patient ceases to exist.
Some were fine after a limited first contact but when they were ask to resist. Their resistance failed and once again they held the abyss in their hands and were in a deep coma.
The only one who showed any kind of resistance was Jay Garrick according to the God of Mist and Stagnation.
Further testing and validation is required.
It seems Phoenix put up a big show. I had ordered him to distract everyone and he did splendidly. But after so many years as the Throne of the Fire King lies empty. Why now?
Where other things hold much more importance than it.
I myself would have never thought that the Regional God's would want to align with us. But it seems that their own powers are tied to the Lands. So our paths align.
Finally about MEP this plan I can't predict how useful it will be. Against the God's it is a very powerful weapon. But what I'm worried about is the aftermath.
According to Viva the plan was successful in another timeline. But no one was able to handle the aftermath.
And the demon took advantage and in the mainland they were the cause of uprising and revolution . Lead by the new
Demon God.
The revolution was suppressed before it reaches the lands but the damage was irreversible.
That's why this cycle I had them killed beforehand. I pitied them for their origins but I think it is enough.
For they were born due to the dabbling with immortality.
Tommorow I'm going to meet with them. I hope everything goes as anticipated.
We were showed the dorm room and it was just like my dorm before. One bed, a study table, two plug outlets for devices, one desk lamp, and two led lights and one bathroom.
It is true that something that goes around comes around.
I wanted to complete my university PhD degree and now I will be doing the same thing once again. But I don't know where I am enrolled.
As I almost fell asleep on my bed there was a knock on my door. Jay thought it was McElroy so he irritatingly opened the door. But to his surprise. It was another person.
? :
Umm hello, I came here to introduce myself. I'm Verdansk Rtol. I saw you take up Phoenix's challenge. I actually wanted to go there but you know today was a very bad day for me since the stars don't match the event and even my divination person told me to stay away from all kinds of unfortune.
But you were great. Anyway we'll be dorm mates I'm glad I met you.
Jay was lost in the middle as he zoned out of the conversation.
Jay :
What, huh?
Verdansk :
Oh it happens, people say that I talk too much. Well I shouldn't be saying this but I think that if you already have nothing to hide from others you can build a very stable relation with others. So what do you think. So is it working you feel like you're closer to me, maybe I should try again.
Jay :
Well I'm Jay Garrick I'm from outside the capital.
Verdansk :
OH my god thank the Lord you met me before them. I'm Dr outside the capital too. But the others who are born here in the capital discriminate against us. So even if someone ask your birthplace just take any random place in the capital.
And there was a noise across the hallway which called Verdansk.
Verdansk :
Oh here they come quick hide me in your room.
And without granted permission Verdansk stormed Inside Jay's room. And hid inside the bathroom.
The call for Verdansk got stronger as the one who was calling him finally came across Jay.
? :
Hey I'm looking for a very talkative guy have you seen him.
Jay :
I didn't see anyone I think he went the other way.
? :
Thanks for the tell, Hey wait you're the guy who challenged Phoenix. Dude you were so cool even If you didn't fight.
Oh where's my manners, I'm Jared Lork born and raised here in the capital.
Jay :
I'm Jay Garrick, recently came here. Nice to meet you Jared.
Jared :
So where are you from?
Jay :
Let's just say my home is a but far from here.
Jared :
So you're not from the capital are you.
Jay :
...
Jared spit in the ground, and his tone as well as face become hostile towards Jay.
Jared :
Fucking outsiders,what do you think coming here and attending this high end institute, you could rise to our level.
You outsiders have no place here
Jared tried to punch Jay as he hit Jay's stomach. But his hand started hurting itself.
Jay :
Are you done?. You know what now I would like to piss you off. Hey Verdansk come out he's gone.
Verdansk came timidly out of the bathroom still afraid. And as Jared saw Verdansk he was even more enraged.
Jared :
You hid that mouse with you and lied right to my face. You're not going to survive tonight.
Jared pulled out a stun gun from his pocket and assaulted Jay with it.
Jay meanwhile was just calmly revising the rules that the Elder has set for him tk determin the next course of his action. As Jay zoned out while thinking. His reflexes kicked in and he flicked Jared's forehead. And he was sent hurtling across the passage.
Jay :
Well the Elder didn't say I can put someone in place.
Jared charged once again. And this time he tried to punch but Jay had a sinister idea. Just before Jared's arm was about to connect it was blocked by a plate of steel.
And soon Jared felt it.
As his screams roared throughout the dorms to the chairman's office.
Wilcoxin :
Already, even the classes have not begun yet. Should I just expell him.
Jared :
You dare lay a finger on me. You know who my father is.
Jay :
Yes I would like to know. Who was responsible for birthing a spoiled brat like you.
Jared :
He's the executive secretary of the Third Lord. If he wishes you won't be even able to leave your room.
Jay :
Okay then call him, tell him my name Jay Garrick. Go on do ir fast I dint have time to spend in a brat.
Like Mr Wilcoxin Jared also used the implanted Cybernetics within his body. And called his father.
Jared :
Father please help, this person is trying to kill me. I just went to him to be friends but instead he beat me up very bad.
Jared started crying loudly in front of his father. To make the act more convincing.
Jared's Father :
What? He laid a hand in my son. Show me his face let me show him what your father can do.
Jared :
Thank you father.
The calm which was internal shit out a projector like screen. On the walls through which his father was able to see Jay correctly.
Father :
You must be the one bullying my poor sun. What are you boy ?
Jay :
Hey I'm Jay Garrick. Must have heard of me right.
Jay confidently answered Jared's father.
Father :
Wait did you say you're Jay Garrick.
Jay :
Yes sir.
Father :
Sir I'm extremely sorry for my child misbehaving. I'm be sure to reprimand him thoroughly.
Jared whatever you do do not anger him
Jared :
But father
Father :
No Buts do as I say and that's final. If you don't want to die by his hands.
Jared's father cut his call.
Jay :
Hey Jared, let's play a game you and me, now that you pissed me off I want you to guess what is going to happen to you.
At that moment when Jay spoke this quietly in Jared's ears. A chill ran through his spine.
Jared :
Please spare me.
Jay :
Bzzt wrong. Come on Jared I have a lot of faith in you as my classmate.
Jared :
You want money I will give you as much money as I can.
Jay :
Deal.
Any ordinary person would have rejected the money. But not Jay because he knows the value of money
Jay :
OK Jared so here's the Deal, from now on Verdansk is under my protection and if I see or hear that a single hair on his body has been hurt.
Be prepared with double the money.
You can go now.
Jared fled with his life.
Jay :
So this is how it feels to bully a bully. It does feel exhilarating.
Jay looks at the time in his phone.
Jay :
Oy it's 8:45 already. Damn I'm late.