The short stocky man burst into the Chief of Police office with tears and snot all over his face. He pointed at Raziel, "Sir! That slave doesn't recognise his position. He sneaked an attack on me in the elevator."
The office was silent with everyone staring at the short stocky man who was covered with bruises all over.
I have to admit, I beat him too hard. Raziel thought to himself.
Jamal sat back in his chair which looked like it would break with him resting his whole weight on it. He looked at Raziel and the short stocky man back and forth.
"Come closer let me see your wounds, Olak." Jamal said to the short stocky man. Olak walked to Jamal's and moved closer to show him his wounds. Jamal raised his hand and slapped Olak's cheek.
It was like a contained bomb detonated on his face. It sent him flying headfirst out of the office.
Jamal picked a napkin and wiped his hand, "Don't mind that lowlife! In this place, only power matters. If you're stronger than anybody here, you're absolutely free to beat them up. You can make them do whatever you want. It's not a crime here!"
Raziel spoke after glancing at the unconscious Olak outside the office, "I advanced to level 2 yesterday sir."
Jamal nodded, "I figured after reading your case report.
"You have to make a report on the abilities you developed after reaching level 2."
Raziel was surprised and angry. He certainly didn't want to reveal his strengths to the public.
Jamal scoffed, "Every registered superhuman does it. Did you think you'll be exempted because you're a cosmic pathway superhuman?"
Raziel didn't respond. Maya finally spoke, "You said you had a new case for us."
Jamal clapped his hands, "Right! I almost forgot." He went through the files on his table and pulled one out. He passed it to her, "You should both leave now. I don't want to see either of you again until you solve that case."
Raziel asked, "How am I going to submit a report of my powers?"
Jamal spoke in his trademark voice, "Ask your partner. I'm busy, get going now!"
They both stood up and proceeded to leave Jamal's office. Raziel met Olak still laying on the floor outside. He decided to wake him up.
He kicked Olak's stomach with just his pure body strength. The kick sent Olak crashing into other people's table but it accomplished his goal. Olak woke up but his whole body was in severe pain.
Raziel and Maya entered the elevator. Maya said to him without any change in her expression, "When you're making a report on your abilities, you shouldn't make a complete report."
Raziel raised his eyebrows, "What do you mean?"
Maya stated, "If you write out all your abilities, your enemies might make use of it against you. You only make a report on your basic abilities."
Raziel nodded. They got off the elevator on the third floor and went to their desk. After taking a seat, Raziel questioned Maya, "Where do I submit my report?"
Maya placed the file in her hand on the table and picked up her glasses. She said as she put on her glasses, "When you get to the first floor, you'll see an office that has the tag department of superhumans. Push your report through a slit in the door."
Raziel frowned, "I'm leaving a paper trail? Don't you think it's not safe? What if the person in the office reads it?"
Maya scoffed, "That's why you don't write out all your abilities. Actually, there is nobody in the office." Maya continued speaking with a look of admiration on her face, "Only one person has access to those reports. She comes once a month to go through the reports. She's the strongest person in Nicaorh."
Raziel voiced his disagreement, "She? Vice-Admiral Rowland is the strongest."
Maya scoffed with distaste, "Nobody.... I repeat nobody is as powerful as Maca Zahir!"
The name Maca Zahir unsettled Raziel. He had not heard of the name elsewhere since Commander Carol asked him not to ask about her.
"Who is Maca Zahir?" He decided to take this opportunity to get information on the elusive Maca Zahir.
Maya said with a dreamy look, "She's the strongest person in Nicaorh. The niece of the President and the younger sister of our Chief of Police.
"She's the one that everyone submits the reports on their abilities too. She holds the highest amount of information in this country.
"She's one of the people that determined the power grading system. My role model."
Raziel was shocked by her achievements. If she's one of the people that determined the power grading system, then she must have access to information other people have no idea exists.
No wonder the Vice-Admiral wants to know everything about her.
If I can get under her wing, I can get stronger very fast. Raziel thought to himself.
Maya broke his chain of thoughts, "The last time she came here, she was looking for people that are willing to work for her.
"It's one of the reasons I've been working hard. When she comes again this month, I hope she will allow me to work for her after seeing my work ethic."
Raziel was jubilating in his mind. This is an once in a lifetime opportunity.
Raziel feigned calmness, "If she's as amazing as you say, let's work harder so she can pick us."
Maya looked at him suspiciously, "Do you also want to work for her?"
Raziel nodded as a matter of fact, "Of course. Who doesn't want to work for someone amazing?"
Maya nodded, "Then let's solve more cases and try to reach the peak of level 2 before she comes again."