-Two days later-
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John could not wait anymore. He barely talked to Maxmillion. Even when Bruce came to visit. John "snuck" out to go and visit Giovanni Zatara. He kept checking to see if he was followed, but he was not.
The instant he reached the end of the block, memories of Maxmillion turned fuzzy. Removing thoughts about him with the most simplest of mental spells. Along with what happened while John was there. He did keep heading to Giovanni though.
(Scenario unfolding. John Constantine will learn proper control along with Zatara Zatanna.) The A.I. updated him. (You are clear to finish cultivating.)
"Good." Circling the energy through the rest of his body was more important anyway. His body upgraded all the way to A+ rank. This would do well for all his plans and needs. "Hehehehe, this is great."
(Human: Spent Value 0/200
Health 10
Energy 10
Vitality 10
Spirit 20
Attack 12
Defense 12
Prowess 15
Intellect 10
Willpower 20
Speed 30
Cultivation Rank DemiGod: Recycled
Current Level: Initiate (Tier IV Peak)
Techniques: Unending Body Art Initiate Lv III, Terror Field Initiate Lv V, Slithering Eel Initiate Lv V)
'Time to spend these points. This body is more than good enough. There is only a tier grade higher. And that would waste to much time.' Thinking to the A.I. about the best path to take, Maxmillion left it to make sure the pain was watched. 'No need for the body, mind, and emotional state to disrupt.'
The A.I. masked the entire breakthrough. Even kept the tribulation shielded as a lighting storm. The wanton energy was sent to the varios Heaven's and Hell's to use as a way to strengthen the border area between the Realms. Those who watched, felt the power and wanted it for themselves. But couldnt do much against the wild nature of it. As well as the "special" aura that leaked out.
(Cultivation Rank DemiGod: Recycled
Current Level: Practitioner (Tier I Peak)
Techniques: Unending Body Art Practitioner Lv II, Terror Field Practitioner Lv III, Slithering Eel Practitioner Lv II, Eye's of the World Initiate Lv I)
"Gross...this breakthrough is the smelliest in the blasted World." Maxmillion gave himself a sniff. It should not have been this stinky. Looking closer at the sparkling pieces, he did not know what they were. The sparkling pieces were placed in inventory for the A.I. to scan for later. It was unable to at its current level. 'Where the hell are you Noveria? What are these eyes anyway? I never cultivated this.'
(Message play back now.) The Aa.I. said abruptly.
"Huh?" Maxmillion was caught off guard.
*Boop!* A small visual image appeared of Noveria. She had a slightly apologetic look on her face. Eyes lidded slightly.
"Hi, honey." Noveria said. "Sooo.... I sort of had a little to much fun. If you are reading this, that means I died already. My soul scattered after entering this World. But it is stable now. So good luck becoming God or a Devil. This place has know one sitting up high. I do not want this place to get wiped out. So..."
Maxmillion just stared in cold acceptance. He felt that she was gone from the backup protocols of the new A.I. As well as the constant scans of the World.
The Wayne family did a lot of traveling when Bruce was younger. This gave Maxmillion the chance to move around with ease. Always breaking off and rebelling slightly built up a good image for him in certain circles.
Also helped in getting him kicked out of the prep school they put him in. Along with beating a few kids up.
"I have helped salvage a few people's Origins. What I could anyway. The "Source Wall" was in a way to damage. A few of our friends are here. Not from the last World. But from ones before that time. I have set up countless scenarios for you to meet up with them. The time frame is completely .. ugh to say the least. So I gave up on that. Be careful." Noveria turned really serious. "Earth is the key and must be protected. It is yours. Just.. you need to get your strength back. Or would you rather the trillions that exist perish?"
"Haaa.. I guess not. Could always just fool around and get killed. It will defintely let me Reincarnate somewhere else."
"Do not sigh. And do not slack off." Noveria said. She predicted Maxmillion's actions quite easily. "If you need a little motivation.." The projection floated to in front of Maxmillion. "My "pieces" are in several people of promise. Gather them, and you can yell at me in person. Do try to live again Max.. death is never the end." She gave Max a kiss and dispersed.
*Boop!* The energy then stored away inside Max's cultivation. A new Manual flowed inside his mind. It covered his entire skill network and what he learned over the cycles of life. He would not be barred from any of them.
"Unlimited Monster.. what the hell kind of name is that?" Max mumbled. Looking to the side at the spirit body, or Mr.Vega, he gave it a once over. "Look's like adult me but a few changes. Hmm, need to get a hair cut."
"The look fits for a businessman. Especially here in Gotham." Mr.Vega smirked. Gave new meaning to talking to yourself. "How should we proceed?" He shared the information he picked up in the last few days with Max.
Selina's mother was in I.C.U. from a cracked skull. The result of a "bad fall" she had. Selina had gone missing. Mr.Kyle was still doing whatever he wanted. Didn't even visit the woman after dropping her off in the emergency lane driving off. The cop that checked on everything felt things were off, and found the man drinking at a bar.
The officer, however, was unable to follow up on a second lead. A call to "Crime Alley" had him get in a tussle with a hooker and her pimp. The fight that ensued went out of control and resulted in the officer getting shot. But the vest caught it.
Small miracles at first. But the cop caught a needle from the ground.
"Hmm, I will go to school. But in auto mode." Max said. "I will need to have control to go and deal with this issue with the cop. He might lead us to something more."
*Woom!* Max took full control and felt control was better after he went up a Realm. The autopilot left to go to school. Controlling the spirit body, he went to meet with Slade.
They would pay a visit to the hospital.
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-Wilson Apartment-
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*Knock Knock* Max gave a few taps on the door. It was opened soon after. Slade had a pink apron on with pancake batter all over. Seeing it was Mr.Vega, his cheeks turn a little red embarrassed.
"Gonna invite me in?" The door opened more letting him in. Max looked at the semi tidy living room. "Definitely looks like a family lives here. How is your mental state currently? You have gone to therapy yes?"
"Haa yes. Both of us have." Slade sighed heavily. "I rather wish we didn't have to. But that bonus is nice. The shrink helps just a bit. Dr.Molly Strange. A weird woman." He went back to making pancakes for his family. Rose was the only one up. Playing in front of the tv. Within Slade's eyesight Max noted.
"A relative of hers becomes a problem in the future. Just keeping tabs on her helps. You also get someone to talk to that is competent and cares." Max remained at his spot leaning against the wall. "His time in the orphanage is the weirdest thing. The Wayne's have given a little more money to help the East End, and I have helped a much more needed area."
"Rose go wake up your mother." The little girl shot off and did just that. A few minutes later, Adeline came in lightly dressed. Max placed his hat on his head and looked down. A small courtesy to friends and family. "We are going to step out for a bit. Be home...." Max gave him a three finger sign. ".. three hours."
"Ok." Adeline muttered. After a light kiss, she broke away and started to eat. "My strength is coming back. So is my appetite. It should be good in another month. Better after that." Slade dressed in a gray suit. That woke her up more. "You look like a U.S. Marshall."
"The plan is to get him on the police force." Max said. "He has skills and a habit from the rush from past work that should balance things. This is more steady. As well as give access to the criminal element in the city. A good place to learn restraint Mrs.Wilson. Good place for a better image for those who snoop by later. Those who try to pull him into the wrong direction."
"Ehhhh!" Adeline looked at Max then her clothes. She was happy he was looking down. "I should have listened when Rose said the "scary man" was here."
"Haha, that is good. Good instincts. I will wait outside." Max turned to leave.
"Bye-bye Mr.Vega." Little Rose said. Max gave her a little wave in response.
*Thunk!* The door closed as Slade came out after. He placed his hand on Max's left shoulder. In an instant, they both were gone. Nothing major, just a teleportation spell.
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-Hospital-
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The Officer that dealt with the Kyle family was cursing his luck. He was almost restrained after receiving the news for his own safety and others. Outrage and anger taking over good intent.
"Why dammit?!" Officer Hill said to no one in the room. The nurse had already left him there to run the test again. "I would sell my soul to be free of this!" His hands came down on the table. Paperwork with test results showing positive on them.
*Creeen!* The blow dented the medical bed rail.
*Bzzt!* A large energy build-up, disturbed the place. The monitors and the screen went static. The tv snowballed over. The light's flickered.
"That can be arranged." Max said appearing. His fedora blocking his face from sight and masking his voice. "I am looking for an officer who is willing to clean up Gotham. So many bad cops, so little time. To many on Falcone's payroll."
Officer Hill looked crazed. He thought he was going crazy from everything that happened lately. Seeing a man in a suit appeared out of nowhere, he stepped back and grabbed an i.v. stand. Slight fear breaking him free of his grief.
He couldn't believe it. Looking a little to long at that hat calmed him down. He tried his best to look under the brim, which made it even worse. Mental images assaulting his senses.
"But why?" Hill just went slack. Slade who was hidden in the shadows, remained quiet.
"Because Gotham needs it," Max said. "Officers like Arnold Flass Sr... they need to be put down like dogs. He has already infected his son. The boy idolizes his old man to almost a fault. But maybe salvageable." He paused to let it all sink in. Just need to clean up is all."
"I will not become corrupt." Officer Hill said. He ran from the hospital room. Pushing past doctors and patients. ignoring the calls and curses thrown at him. He ran out of breath in an alley not to far away. "Ha.. Ha.. what the hell is going on in this city?!" Afraid he felt he really was going crazy again.
"A slightly stronger Willpower, but just slightly. You will break. Your to weak-willed to stop it. Why do you think I am here?" Max walked out of the shadows. The lighting in the alley dimming. The fedora hiding his face more. Even a highspeed camera wouldn't be able to capture the image. "I will make you better naturally. The harder you work, the more results you will see. It will all be on you."
"I can not do this by myself." Hill said cornered. Back against the wall sweating.
*Fwoosh!* A burning document appeared. The paper was black with white letters.
"You won't." Max floated the contract over. "People like you are what is needed. Or would you rather the mob continue to do what they are doing? You want your department clean? Or do you want Commissioner Leob to continue to rot the city?"
At the mention of that name, it didn't take any more convincing for him.
"What do I have to do?" Hill lamented. "I will not kill for you."
"For now train, after you read this." Max pointed at the contract. He watched as Hill read it and finished. The man signed it with shaky fingers. The contract turned into a cellphone. "You can call me on that. Untraceable, undetectable, and incapable of being used by any mortal man." Max started walking away.
"Wait.. argghhh." Hill started screaming as the effects started to take place. "Ugghh!" He threw up everything in his stomach. The contents coming out like rotting garbage. More rancid then anything he smelled before. As well as the effects from the incident in the alley leaving his pores on a cellular level.
The second test the nurse was conducting would show as needed. As well as the later results that ere not from a quick test.
"What did he have?" Deathstroke asked.
"Something that would move up to full blown Aids. Given to him by a junkie that was paid off by his partner. How odd that the info changed in real-time." Max said. He watched as Deathstroke's expression changed. "He is a good man. Good men always go down first. No matter what anyone will tell you."
"Heh, is that why you are still around boss?"
"Yeah, it is." Max said not even pausing. "Watch over him from the shadows. Easy simple work for you. Especially since you might have to shadow him as a cop." He vanished afterward. A set of keys landing in Deathstroke's hands.
"Sure thing." Slade looked to the end of the alley. A gray sedan was at the end. "Hmm, nice car. Definitely bullet resistant." Opening the door, a set of documents were on the front seat. "Gotham P.D. application and appointment. It should be fun." Slade smiled and drove off. His clothes changing to a more normal attire.