At the headquarters,
After disappearing from his room, the gentleman straight appeared into the grand hall. The moment he arrived, Mr. Sword and Mr. Hammer appeared alongside him.
"Anything happened, my excellency?" While asking that, they both greeted him by bowing down before him.
"I am going into seclusion for a long time. So, before that, I want to distribute some of my responsibilities to some worthy individuals." He replied in a serene tone.
"What's your command, my excellency?" Both Mr. Sword & Mr. Hammer asked.
"Okay. So first tell me, who do you think will ascend the throne as the new 'Miss Brain', taking the place of the previous one?" He solemnly asked.
Hearing that, both of them remained silent for a few minutes. After that, Mr. Sword raised his voice with tranquility.
"My excellency, we already got a most worthy candidate for the next 'Miss Brain'. However, right now she has gone to south to sow the seed for the success of our ultimate goal. That's why she can't be present here now." They replied with a shuttle excitement.
"Okay. Then you both handle these matters accordingly." He was mostly satisfied of giving that responsibility to them.
They both nodded in respect and agreement.
"Okay, now let's wrap up the most important task i have. You both, summon the current horsemen of the city in front of me right now." He commanded them in a serious tone.
The moment he commanded, the curtain moved a little from before the huge entrance of the grand hall. Beyond the curtain, six black hooded individuals gradually entered into the hall. Their footsteps seemed like as if the time had been robbed of that moment. Even the wind seemed to have stopped in that moment. Their spiritual pressure was so tremendous that even Mr. Sword and Mr. Hammer were paused like sandstone at their spot. Only the gentleman remained unaffected of their pressure.
"Oh I see. You all did pretty decent development on yourself. Great to see that..." The gentleman was very surprised. A crude smile played on his face. He continued, "... Okay, so now tell me, among you all, who stole that 'Blue Devil Spear' from our locker?"
Hearing that, one of them gradually moved a bit forward and knelt down before him.
"Oh, so it's none other than Mr. B or I would say Bianca. Very good. Now tell me, who ordered you to do that?" He asked with a calm tone. A faint rage flashed on his face.
She remained silent.
"I won't ask you again. You already know I have many other options to make your mouth open. But the results will be terrible. So, I'm asking you for the last time, who ordered you to do that?" He again asked.
She still remained silent.
At that moment, Mr. D came forward.
"My excellency, it's not her fault that she can't tell you anything about that. Actually, after disappearing from that mountain range, most of our memories went completely blurred. And the deal had happened in that range itself. That's why, we can't remember most of the things what happened there. And without any concrete proofs, we don't have such authority to propose anything to you, my excellency." Mr. D replied with a solemn tone.
Hearing such response, he seemed to satisfied. He then smiled. Realizing that, everyone felt relieved.
"No issues. I will investigate this matter personally. For now, I have an announcement to make..." He spoke calmly.
At that moment, he looked at Mr. Sword and Mr. Hammer casually. Both of them had already been freezed upon those horsemen's presence. He just snapped his fingers. Immediately, both of them returned back into their normal form.
Instantly after realizing that, they both knelt down in front him and began to praise him wholeheartedly, "Our excellency, you are great... You are the most kind person we have ever seen in our entire life... You are our God... The omnipotent and omniscient God..."
Hearing such thing, he immediately became irritated of them.
He murmured,
"Freeze..."
Just by releasing a word from the gentleman's mouth, both Mr. Sword and Mr. Hammer instantly freezed at their spot.
After that, he coughed a little and began to speak with a calm yet loud voice, although his voice continued to echo across the grand hall.
"So, after overseeing all yours achievements in your past activities, I must say everyone did a great job. But among you all, two people achieved some exceptional milestones. Mr. B aka Bianca and Mr. D aka Dale, come closer..." Saying that, he paused.
Hearing that, both of them gradually came in front of him and knelt down. They remained silent all along. After that, he continued,
"From now on, you two have been promoted to 'The Battle Sages'. As a reward, in this position, you have gained the authority to access the library of the headquarters. But always remember, Bianca, Christina, Dale, Earl, Francisca, and Gabe; you six are the most precious gems of the headquarters and it won't change at any cost. So, rest four of you, don't loose your hopes. Time will come for everyone. Now, let's come to the main important topic... I am going to seclusion for my advancements. And I don't think I can come into my position soon. So, from now on, the battle sages will act as the leader of the headquarters during my absence. And the horsemen will be the bodyguards of the battle sages. You all sixes' main mission will be to protect the city. For your assistance, all the council of the thrones will be present at your commands. I don't want anyone to feel my absence at all during my absence. Anyone have any question?" He completed his talk and asked calmly.
His each word was so much convincing that everyone nodded in agreement, as if they would completely obey his command.
"We all will be waiting for your return, my excellency..." Bianca and Dale greeted him.
He smiled. After that, he ended the meeting for everyone. Gradually, everyone left the Hall except Mr. Sword and Mr. Hammer.
"Mr. Sword, how is your progress in your advancement?" He asked calmly.
"My excellency, without stardust, I can't do anything much..." Mr. Sword replied with melancholic tone.
"Don't be dissapointed. Just wait for my return. After that, I promise you, you will gain a great reward." He smiled.
Hearing that, a wide smile flashed on Mr. Sword's face. Mr. Hammer was also became happy for Mr. Sword.
After that, both of them also left the hall. Only he was alone there for sometimes. He slowly began to rub the crimson red ring on his left index finger. After a few minutes, he gradually started to become invisible from his spot. Gradually, with his golden scepter, he became invisible from his place. He smiled in a cruel way, and began to move forward outside the grand hall and as well as the headquarters and a long one year...