Inside a large room resembling a theater, several people wearing a military uniform that had numerous emblems was seated in the upper deck, in the middle of it was the current emperor, his majesty, Zephyr De Wimbroase. Beside him were the Marshall from the 1st, 3rd, 4th and 5th army battalion.
The Marshall were similar in age with the 3rd army Marshall, but the former had a stoic cold face, the latter had a soft smile. They had the highest seniority in the military. Both were strong and powerful. Another person sitted in this group was their grand children with the exception of Marshall Wimbroase, who brought his youngest son, Magus.
Magus was excited to see the General and Dr. Maddox. He respected the two more than his own father because they were able to toppled bigger opponents in the same field who had received more training and opportunities by just relying on their own abilities.
Not too mention, the two were the youngest, most prominent figures in the empire. If he were to choose, he would probably enter 2nd army if it weren't for his father. That's why the seemingly normal Seven baffled him.
Meanwhile the center aisle are were the nobility sit, and at the very front were the Mendollian association, they wanted to see with their own eyes what the so called structure is like.
They had prepared so many questions in order to debunked the 'lies', but they were wrong in believing that they can easily beat the brain of the empire's number genius.
Maddox began explaining the concept and how this study was first established, the people who were listening were surprised, to think that this study was rejected by the association, even to the point that they erased a virtual copy. Isn't this too much, though the theory wasn't proven by Melton, this can still be referenced to.
The association, particularly the President of the organization, Fernan, was red face. He was also an outstanding scientist but because of Melton all his accomplishments were overshadowed. He was able to finally gain recognition when Melton couldn't prove his theory and eventually got kicked out of the organization. He then later died and he was forgotten.
But who would have thought a second Melton arrived at their doorstep, this time it is was even more fierce. His ideas were far more bolder than theirs and was a able to create a new device that no one had thought of. No matter how difficult it may seem by their hands, it simply become a toy for Maddox.
His anger and jealousy once again resurface, when he heard that Maddox invented a particle gun secretly and was more likely to receive an invitation from Marshall Wimbroase himself, he know he needed to do something.
He ask someone to stole this research and sold it someone, and that someone was from a high nobility who had money but no talents, that person present his 'invention' and received an invitation from the 1st army.
When Maddox found out about this he filed a complaint, at that time he wasn't as famous as he is now and was only 15, when they learn of the truth, instead of giving him justice, they buried the case, infuriating Maddox.
Fuming mad, he actually used his anger to develop the Ostreoblast quantom particles in just one month, which gain recognition in the whole empire, and the first to use this equipment was non other than the young general, Hendrix Cross.
At that time, Marshall Wimbroase didn't knew about the stolen research material, he was excited to learn about the quantom gun and wanted to invite him in their army.
Maddox didn't even think twice when he rejected that offer. This cause the Marshall to be baffled and ask why, Maddox only said this words 'Marshall I respect you as a Great leader but it seems your authority isnt much in your army if they can allow such injustice'.
He immediately investigated the case and found out that some nobility were trying to ruin his army. The people responsible for this were punish, the Marshall didn't keep a low profile in doing so. He revealed everything, allowing everyone to see.
The mastermind Fernan, wasn't included but the Marshall and Maddox knew he had done something but couldn't find any evidence. Since then, the 1st army cut ties with the association and made a contract with the academy.
Seven was munching a popcorn he kept inside his space button together with the general, Cross, they were watching as Maddox sarcastically and indirectly insult the Fernan.
Looking at the handsome and serious face with his white long hair tied properly, Seven wouldn't mind staying with him if he act like this all the time.
"give me some" he grabbed another one and gave them to Cross. He was shock to see, even the great General Cross himself was enjoying the 'drama' that unfold in their very eyes.
Cross of course would find this interesting because he knew how much difficult it was for Maddox to have his work stolen. Thats why seeing him face slap those people with his undeniable talent and strength made him happy and proud..
He even find this look and demeanor particularly sexy and seductive. 'OK were did those thoughts came from' he was shock to have this realize his thought. He immediately stared elsewhere but Maddox's smirk earlier was somehow etched in his mind that his neck and ears began to redden.
Seven who was silently eating thought he saw pink bubbles coming from the general towards Maddox. He blink again and again, 'I think I learned something I shouldn't have. Is it okay to used this as a blackmail'.
"the pod we created can show a more precise measurements of the body including the mental power, physique, abilities and many more. The most important part is of course the formation of spiritual structure" he clap twice and his assistants brought out two measuring pod, one small and one large.
"to fully display this discovery, I would like to welcome my students Seven, he had contributed in this project and it was only through him that we could get a sample of the spiritual structure. In addition I would like to ask General Cross assistance on this matter to have a live comparison"
The two immediately hide their snack and cleared out the evidence, they walk to the stage and Maddox keen eyesight and sense of smell could tell the difference.
He look at the was if saying 'you two are dead meat' making them shiver and gulp.
"Before entering the pod, Seven will show you his spiritual structure, remember only he can do this due to his mental powers that had surpass 3S" the room was full of gasp when the learn that the cute looking child in front of them had such high mental power.
Seven began to channel his spiritual energy, and a sliver of golden and silver star dust floated around him until it form a galaxy like formation. This earn another gasp from the audience.
Magus look at him, surprise, the scene before him was really marvelous, it indeed beautiful. Seven felt an intense stare directed at him, he looked up and saw that it was Magus. He smiled a bit and use his spiritual energy on Magus, this was something he learned from applying the things he remembered from stories he read from his previous life.
"do you still want to ask why the Dr. Maddox became my teacher" he said this word in which only Magus could hear. He was expecting Magus to be angry, but he smiled sincerely, his face lit up with delight.
Seven felt like he was struck by that smile that he almost lose control. This made Magus chuckled a bit.
"no more, I think you're worthy" he whispered before retracting his smile when he notice the his father, the king and the other Marshall were looking at him surprised.
He sat up straight and act as if nothing happened. But in the back of his mind he was happy. He didn't feel jealous nor resentment, the people he like the most in this world were talented people. He had big respect for people like them, and seven became the third person to achieve such feat.
"father when this is all over, I'll do as you say and enter the military, but you have to promised me that I must be treated the same way as a normal soldier" he said, he was hesitant at first but seeing Seven, all his doubts were erase, all that's left was determination.
'Seven Arias! I'll remember this name"