The ships came back home. With both ships having filtered and segregated in different ships primarily. As the ships came they landed themselves in the shipyard in an artifivial lake made by the foundation which could store hundref's of ships. And the ships could be sunk to make for even more space to store more ships.
The Moonlight Thunder King was present to greet everyone.
Everyone was made to file in a line. And the Immortal gave a short speech.
King :
Greetings, I am the immortal known as Moonlight Thunder King. People of slave island, I would formerly like to apologize because of us your life had been spoiled. And we want to make reperations not because of our fault. But since many years we have seen the atrocities on the island and our humanity finally ushered us to take a final stand.
We will completely honor your choices if you wish to leave. We will even transport you to your destination.
But since the Abyss has inevitably taken over your home.
We would like to give you a new home. If you wish to join us we will give you a new home, living facilities and work opportunities. For those who wants to pursue education we shall provide scholarships to them.
But only those those who were either oppressed or was an islander. I know that even among your midst there are those who pretend to be weak to protect themselves. Spoiled rich men and nobility who are hiding in their midst.
I will remind you. Here justice will be served.
Finally I hope all of you will be able to live great lives.
Saying this he left, there was almost barely any ovation since many were still depressed over the loss of their home and some had lost the ability to think.
Jay and Fay were hearing the speech from behind the crowd. And Phoenix accompanied the King.
Jay :
Never thought the lake would be this big almost looks like an ocean.
Fay :
This crater was made once the Immortal fought the God's.
The God's used one of their attack which resulted in the crater being formed.
The land around the crater became barren so it became inhabitable. But the head were sharp because they saw opportunities while the God's abondoned the site.
Using water magic they filled the crater with water and made it an military port as well as water reserve.
Jay :
Water reserve, we have water magic don't we.
Fay :
Magic might exist today, but what about tomorrow.
Unlike you, magicians have to recharge their mana.
Some can only cast magic once a day. And produce enough to produce a jug of water.
Jay :
Hmmm...true.
Fay :
What are you thinking of doing now.
Jay :
I'll leave and rest in the dorm room. And sleep like there's no tomorrow .
And so they left. With nothing much to do. Phoenix had also arranged a vehicle for them to leave them at the institution.
And when they arrived the Sword Saint was waiting for them in front of the institute.
Jay saw the saint and thought that Genase might have tatted to his grandfather and now he is here for revenge.
Jay :
Hey Fay, is there any good place to hide from the director.
I don't like that he is standing on the gate with a sword in his hand.
Fay :
It shouldn't be that bad. Doesn't the director work under the Head.
Jay :
I'm having a bad feeling about this.
The vehicle stopped and both of them exited the vehicle and before them was the director.
Saint :
Come with me.
The Saint called both of them to the board members room.
Where there were a few people who included the board members, the principal, the director and an unknown man.
Saint :
First of all. I am very proud of both of you. You have done an extraordinary deed which only few achieve in their lifetime.
Congratulations. May both of you have a bright future ahead of you.
Jay :
Thank you Sword Saint.
Saint :
We have prepared a small gift for the both of you.
He gives both of a small box.
Saint :
Open it after this event okay. Another thing, you are both be going to nominated for an event hosted by the Head.
Both of you for your efforts are going to receive a medal of honor. From the Head. It's going to be livestreamed to the entire Foundation controlled and affiliated areas.
Jay : gleams.
Finally some recognition. Maybe I'll get assassinated less now. Right director .
Saint :
(lightly coughs).
Saint :
OH and one more thing, this is Sir Gerard Butler he wanted to meet you Jay.
Jay :
Good morning sir.
Gerard was a man of great stature he wore a monocle and a suit. He was a proper English gentleman.
Gerard :
A very good morning Jay Garrick. I'm Gerard Butler the head of the Gate busters association. Or the GBA.
Jay was shocked when he heard this. He always throught that he was the only gate buster in these lands.
Gerard :
We are of the same creed my friend both of us are gate busters.
Jay :
Hold on! You're a gate buster too. I thought I was the only one.
Gerard :
There are many Gate busters. We recruit them as soon as they arrive in these lands. As we gatebusters beed to unite to find the keys ASAP.
Jay :
So there are more gatebusters.
Gerard :
Indeed, say why don't we continue our discussion at the association. I'll show you around.
Gerard hands his card to Jay Garrick.
Jay :
How did you know I was a gatebusters.
Gerard :
Well it takes one to know one. Then I'll send someone to morrow to pick you up.
Gerard :
Mr Saint it's always been a pleasure to meet you. But I will have to bid my farewell.
Saying this Gerard left.
Jay :
I thought I was the only gate buster here.
Saint :
Gate busters here are like an endangered species here. Carrying otherworldly knowledge and sometimes possessing extraordinary powers.
Day :
Like the Hero of the beginning and Hero Helios.
Saint :
Exactly. But I wonder why you were bought here so late.
After that the short commerarion ended with Jay returning to his dormitory and thinking over it.
He was supposed to be recruited by the foundation.
If he had then his start would have been in the foundation.
Where the quality is vastly superior than others.
He wouldn't have to fight with bandits, wouldn't have to almost die every time. And he would have gained experience smoothly before entering the outside world..
Using the learner he would have instantly learned the basics of magic rather than spending weeks comprehending the basics and the nature of the magic system implemented here.
If that were the case he would have gotten a steady progression, and maybe he wouldn't be fighting any of the Immortals either for whatever the reason may be.
But if that were to happen then he wouldn't have gone to Raizon wouldn't have heard the God's side. Wouldn't have time travelled. And learned under the Fire King and the
Man of Steel. He may have met McElroy but he wouldn't be accompanying him.
But this thinking was just a way to procrastinate as for his absence he was given a wonderful prize by his professor.
Notes to go through the lesson intended to be completed.
Jay :
Damn can't I catch a break.
Jay called Phoenix through his glasses he hadn't given yet.
Phoenix :
So Hero, how's your day going.
Jay :
Not much has happened just that the director was waiting for me at the entrance.
Phoenix :
That's really good he didn't even do that for me.
Jay :
Why didn't you tell me that your capital had an entire association with people like me.
Phoenix :
People like you, that is a living nightmare for sure.
And you never asked so I didn't mention.
Jay :
So this Gerard I'm supposed to meet tomorrow what kind of person is he?
Phoenix :
He's good he pays taxes on time. Has 99 percent employee employment rate. And acts like a gentleman.
Jay :
How did he know that I was a gate buster?
Phoenix :
I'm not one so isn't worth asking me.
Jay :
Okay then.
Phoenix :
Swing by the armory tomorrow and return everything you had taken.
Jay :
Why can't I keep them.
Phoenix :
Public safety. Rules are rules
Jay :
So how's your relatives.
Phoenix :
They are alive but one of mine is in an intensive care unit. We is being treated right now. My aunt was treated very rough at the island. Even though she was good with everyone she was still treated like this.
It makes me feel bad towards the darkness in people.
Why does the darkness exist in a human.
Jay :
Whoa you went very deep there. Well I once heard a podcast on it and someone said that it was a defense mechanism or an indication of mental illness.
Take the psycho you sent after me Ray Genase.
Meanwhile at the Redcliffe household.
At the dining table there were the entire redcliffe family sitting eating at the dining table. When the Head spoke to her daughter.
Head :
Your friend, Jay Garrick was it. The news is he has accomplished a great deed he has finally ended the tragedy of the slave Island.
Rena : thought
So that's why he was absent for a few days.
Rena :
That's good.
Head :
Rena, look you're in the age to get married. I have some prospects in mind. Can't you atleast meet them.
It was one more night of the Head of Redcliffe family urging her to get married. His reason for marriage is to secure the growth of the Redcliffe family.
Rena :
I will choose who I want to marry myself. Do not force your decisions on me father.
Head :
Then I'll give you one month. Find someone for yourself. Otherwise marry someone I tell you to.
Rena :
I do not agree to your proposals, Father.
Head :
Remember, Rena you are not the matriarch yet.
The Head had finished his food and he stood up and stormed out of the dining hall.
While Rena only kept looking and thought about how her father was regressive. And he couldn't even see eye to eye with his daughter.
And the day passed.