Roy had returned to the capital but there was no sign of McElroy as if he never exited. Only Roy knew what had happened but if Jay would approach him. His neck might be the next to get sliced.
Jay was worried about McElroy. And the only one who knew was a person who wants to cut down Jay very very badly.
Jay returned to the institute where he entered his room and crashed on the bed.
For a few days there have been no cameras or explosives. Which made Jay feel a little bit uneasy.
It had been a long day. And Jay was going to fall asleep when there was a knock on his door. Jay was tired so he didn't answer the door. But the knocks intensified .
And Jay opened the door. And there was his sworn brother. Phoenix with a bright smile on his face. He was there to drag him out. And Jay's tired and irritated face delighted him even more.
And without his consent he was dragged out to work.
Seated in the vehicle Jay slept rather than asking questions.
And Phoenix was also feeling tired but he was used to working in days on end. He was especially very anxious for his senior Roy had returned and was also cursed by his own.
Curses which were considered fatal in the lands were now treatable due to extensive technology.
(Extras :
There have been only one curse related death. It was known as the 10 year curse. A curse was implanted on an individual twenty years ago and carried the curse for 10 years. The curse user had died after I planting the curse.
And the cursed had minimal idea of its Existsnce.
The curse was embedded with many layers of runes which detect tampering and detection of the location for many years the curse was dormant. It worked on the body very very slowly taking years to finally end. And was detected at the last moment.
In the surgery Madam Lopez was also involved she unwound every rune and removed the curse. However it was too late for the patient. He had perished.
But instead of accepting their fate. Madam Lopez organized a foundation wide health checkup and it was mandatory for everyone. After the campaign 522 users were found to be cursed. And they were treated swiftly, saving their lives.
That's why an annual requirement has been set for everyone to get a free health checkup and curse detection.)
Jay was sleeping and Phoenix worked ahead of his schedule. He was studying the angels. Their morphology and archetypes.
The vehicle drove around for a while but they reached their destination. The prison made for especially dangerous individuals. It exist inside a special dome which suck out mana making the entire area mana deficient and making mana user unable to use mana or magic. The security is equipeed with rpg as well as androids and mechas to handle any prison breakouts. The criminals are checked for contraband and any weapons or crystals. The only criminals here are the biggest drug lords in the Foundations history trying to make it big.
There is a special holding cell which is made for suspicious individuals. As well as dangerous criminals who needed to be interrogated. That's where Vania Frost was taken. She was considered to be a dangerous asset. And Roy was barred from meeting her. For she might try to attack Roy for vengeance.
The metal uses mythril and adamantiu to avoid any metal bending activities. And fire resistant surfaces also water is kept much further away to prevent water benders from accessing water.
Jay when he saw the prison was expecting it.
Jay: sighing
You finally decided to put me in prison.
Phoenix:
No, we are here to interrogate a suspect.
Jay:
I'm sure you'll be fine on your own. I'll just sleep in the vehicle.
Phoenix:
The suspect has asked for you.
Jay:
Who wants to speak with me, this late in the night.
Phoenix:
Vania Frost, who senior Roy had apprehended.
Jay: remembers suddenly
Oh, that one. But why me.
Phoenix: sarcasm
Because, you obviously dont have any involvement with senior.
Jay:
I had that one coming.
They entered the cell and followed the security protocols and were showed their way to an interrogation room where Vania was held. Behind a one way glass. The room was very well lit with cold white lights. Making the ones inside stay awake.
The officer was standing guard over her to prevent her escape. And she was not handcuffed. The room for extra protection was installed with anesthetics to knock out the escapes.
Phoenix:
Jay whatever demand she makes make sure not to give in to them. We need to recruit her to our side. Her talent will be indespensible to out foundation and our war.
Jay entered the interrogation cell and sat down before Vania Frost still in the same clothes but her face had worn down more than before.
Jay pulled his chair closer to the table so that he could rest his hands better. He joined both of his hands in unison and make a straight expressionless poker face before her.
Jay:
I belive we've met before in the Ice palace.
Vania:
Why was my grandfather so angry towards you, It's the first time he had been shown so much nager. Even my grand mother told me that he was a cold and calculated man but he never slipped an ounce of anger out before.
Jay:
We hav some bad blood between us.
Vania:
Bad blood? What did you do for him to be like this.
Jay:
It's confidential.
Vania:
Please as is grand daughter I need to know. I can even save you from his wrath.
Jay:
My lips are sealed at a price!. Join us in the war against the Gods and everything is yours to know and believe.
Vania tried to exert her dominance using mana but it had been made deficient and with her raining mana she could only make the room colder by a few degrees. Jay heated the room by exerting energy though huis body. And the room became much warmer than before completely overriding the coldness of the room.
Jay:
Here is a contact you will NT be doing this for free. You will be given incentives for your performance. Both housing and food will be provided and compensation for any losses will also be covered.
Also as a throw in bonus, I will open my mouth the moment you sign the mana bound contract.
Jay removed a hologram disk from his pocket and slid it across the table where is spat out the contents of the contract in light. And just as Jay said the contents were also mentioned in the contract.
Vania:
I the Queen of Ice will make you freeze to death.
Jay:
I am the disciple of the Fire King. So I appreciate your challenge. Do your worst!!!
AND with a failed intimidation she was forced to sign the contract. And the quest was officially complete.
Vania:
There, I've signed your contract. Now give me what I want.
Jay:
As you wish my lady.
Phoenix intervened by calling him out of the cell.
Phoenix:
The details are confidential Jay.
Jay:
Don't worry, I know what to tell her.
Jay took a deep breath and only said a single line.
Jay:
I am responsible for the deaths of his daughter's Rachel and Laura.
Saying this Jay left the holding cell and their quest had been completed.
Phoenix was astounded on how much he had skipped over. But still kept a straight face. For it was because of him he had to wound down his words.
But still Phoenix asked Jay.
Phoenix :
You just want to say this much. Or is there anything else?
Jay :
I've said plenty. I know this single line will cause many misunderstandings but the result is still the same. You've got what you wanted.
Phoenix :
Good job, now for you I have a present. And for that we have to visit the armory.
Both Phoenix and Jay excitedly went to the armory WHERE Phoenix finally gave Jay an unregistered Murasama. Phoenix allowed for temporary registration. Jay was finally happy to have held the weapon in his hand he started swinging it around. Like an ametuer doing cool sword moves.
And also fantasizing how he would use it and becomr cool.
Jay held the weapon in his hand and an Ai confirmed it's temporary registration. The vibrato blade whirred to life with lots of noise. Also it vibrated uncontrollably. Jay just for balance touched the tip on the ground and the blade started cutting through the floor.
Phoenix :
Want to try it out?
And so they did Jay welded the sword with full power. And swung at Phoenix using Jay's borrowed Prototype #1.
And in just a few clashes the murasama worns down. While the other is without a single scratch.
After a few more clashes fumes started erupting from the murasama. It seems that Jay wasn't able to weild it perfectly.
It was like bringing a fork to a gun fight.
And finally the motor inside the murasama broke down due to escessive force used by Phoenix's clashes Just swinging the sword.
Phoenix :
I hope now you're satisfied.
Jay :
Yeah, this Is not for me.
And he returned the prototype. Phoenix received combat data for thr prototype and Jay received his wish. A win-win for them both.