In a cold cell in shackles, Eriko listens to the man responsible for all of this.
"Oh, that is right my apologies I didnt introduce myself. I am Phantom"
A brief pause.
"Phantom? As in the Phantom Order?"
"Correct"
"Why would I help someone like you!" her body jolts forward looking to land an attack as the bars in front of her block her.
"Haha, you already did since you're here."
"What"
"My brother will come to save you along with the rest of the others from Aurora Saint Academy" as he extends his arm.
Revealing Taz, Ariana, Lop, Randall, the Headmaster of Falos's Academy William, and Headmaster Alfred Darwin within similar cells next to her lying down.
"Dammit, you- Wait, hold on Brother? Who the hell would be your brother?"
"Oh, he didnt tell you? The childhood friend much like a sister to him"
Eriko makes a puzzled and conflicted face "No.."
"Yes, indeed it is true. Valerus Marina is my brother. Not in this world but in another."
Eriko stays silent not saying a word.
"Well, that's a little too much for today. Don't worry we will provide food and water for you" Phantom turns around as he exits the room.
SHUT
"How did it go sir?' a voice asks from the shadows.
"He went well, Augustine. I want to thank you again for all this help"
"Augustine, are we using our real names?" Deadman asks.
"What I said back there is true but of course, you can keep your mask if you want"
"Okay"
CREAK
The door opens to the main room.
A familiar room with a single dining table is in the center of the room. A chandelier emits light. A row of stairs descends to the first floor. Deadman and Phantom walk down as the other Phantoms are spread throughout the room.
"Like hell, you would have succeeded if I weren't there!" Blade yells.
"Please with these three under my control I would've beat all of them!" Tay responds.
"Oh my the kids are at it again" Deadman says softly.
"It's fine let them argue."
"Oh really!"
"Really! In fact how about I put you under my spell as well!"
"BWHAHA they're at it again Selene," Stormbringer says.
"They give me headaches" She responds as she looks over at the table. "How do they keep their sanity?"
"These two
"You're right they both study the same beliefs"
"Not if I cut your throat first!"
"No, you'll get pummeled by the Twelve Stars-"
VRMMM
Alice appears from the shadows. "Can you two please have a seat Phantom is here" she says coldly with a menacing smile as she touches both of them.
Everyone went silent. Both Shin and Raizo peeked with one eye.
"O-okay," Tay says.
"Tch I'll let you off this time"
"Oh shut up"
"I see that everyone is chatty with the first step to our goal completed. Congratulations to you all" Phantom says. "
"Anything to change this dumbass world" Blade says.
"Now that we have one Twelve Star in our possession the rest will come together. Valerus Marina will bring the rest of the Twelve Stars here and the plan will commence."
"I agree with Phantom's plan but wouldn't you think that there going to find our hideout and attack us in retaliation?" Selene asks. "Since I've been there for a year the people of Aiz will do everything they can to track us down and they will. Especially the Federation. Hell, I wouldn't be surprised if there sending a search team right now."
"That is why I have a plan," Phantom says. "Augustine, Alice, Perseus, Raizo, and I will remain here. While the rest of you will be sent to grab the rest of the Twelve Stars."
"Alright I thought I was going to be benched again by arriving at the end," Blade says ecstatically. Tay and Selene give him the side eye.
"I get to drink so more yes," Perseus says.
"Blade-"
"Wait wait wait am sorry to interrupt sir I get that we can choose to remain anonymous but why didnt we reveal his name? Tay points at Blade.
"Blade you can explain"
"Seeing my face and knowing my name would make you all feel uncomfortable am sure bones over there would be surprised as well"
"Oh my really?"
"I do already have an idea with your ability and swordsmanship you're from Falos"
"Am not going to confirm or deny it" Blade shrugs off.
"Tch why does he get the pass? And I had to reveal my face and name." Tay complains.
"Well to be honest dear you were a singer and it was a key part in infiltrating the Mage Exam," Selene says.
"Those months starting from the bottom but it all for a greater cause"
"By the way what of the Animagus that accompanied you"
"Oh Owen I left him for dead now that I have these three under my control it's way better than having him"
"May I continue?" Phantom asks.
"Yes sir sorry for the interruption."
"It's okay it was a good question. Blade, Tay, Selene, and Shin will go to Boundera and retrieve Leo and the three Twelve Stars from there."
Tay stands from her seat "With him!"
"Urgh kill me," Selene says softly to herself.
"Would you like that you'll need to communicate with me to complete this mission"
"Dammit"
"Bwahaha good luck Selene"
Selene smiles as she shakes her head "Haha ahh You lucky"
"Start heading to Boundera before first light tomorrow. Do we understand the plan?"
"Yes"
"Meeting dismissed"
"Yes, sir" Blade, Tay, Selene, and Shin leave their seats as they head to their rooms.
Raizo stands up and bows and heads to his room.
"Well, I shall see everyone tomorrow. If you need me you'll know where I'll be. Bwhahaha" Perseus laughs as he heads toward the kitchen.
"Sir, how do we break down to them your actual plan? To leave them and this world remains the same? Augustine asks.
"Yes and I agree with both of you once my goal is accomplished you are both free to do whatever you want with the power"
"Of course sir"
"That is why we chose to help you."
"It's a win-win for both parties"
"Yes, it is.
"We shall chat later get some rest you two."
"Yes have a goodnight sir," both Alice and Deadman say.
CREAK
SHUT
"Haha he still thinks he's in control," Alice says.
"We'll play along for now but our true master will be revived soon," Augustine says.
"Just wait till they find out the actual ritual to resummon the lords of darkness, And it'll be all thanks to you. Augustine or should I say Overlord of Death"
"Haha they will know"
Augustine "The Deadman" Overlord of Death
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Aiz Aurora Saint Academy Headmasters Room
The halls were quiet, with no sound coming from the academy. As the sound of a group of footsteps approaches the headmaster's room.
KNOCK KNOCK
"Come in"
"You called Professor I-I mean Headmaster Kayneth," a male's voice says.
"Yes Am glad you three came. I have a mission for you three. A search and rescue mission"
"Mission?! Is it a top-secret one? An excited female voice says.
"I want you three to head over to Boundera," Kayneth speaks.
"Ooh, the scorched lands?" the girl says.
"Yes we found traces of Jonathan's mana in that area due to your magic" Kayneth speaks. Colt Lyon steps forward. "Yes sir"
"So I send you the Trifecta Three to Retrieve and Rescue the group that got sent there."
"Yes sir"
Colt Lyon
Fox Harvey
Eva Wells