SOME PROGRESS MADE Location the RWBYverse, Remnant-Vale, Beacon Academy: Amphitheater
Serafall, she was telling them of the made-up, origin story of the devils. Their ancestors, fearing the Gods wrath, after they'd cursed two human rulers. They create a pocket dimension, to escape the wrath of the Gods of Remnant. Hence their disappearance, for countless years, and their race being considered myth, and unfortunately grant the Grimm their name. It took years, for the descendents to break the barriers of the pocket dimension, to return to their birthplace of Remnant. Hence their sudden appearance. Her story was soo compelling, and with the reveal that magic is real, no one can deny or challenge Serafall's story. Ajuka, Daki, and Laharl held their tongue, as Serafall's acting abilities were being complimented by her negotiation skills.
Ironwood and Ozpin, they couldn't not believe Serafall. As her story could explain, everything. Winter asked, "So in this pocket dimension, have you perfected your technological ability?" Serafall nodded. Grabbing her drink, and pointed at her fellow devils. The head of research & development of techno-magical advancement. Ajuka Beelzebub. The green haired man, now introduced as Ajuka, nodded politely at the humans. As he explained that magic and technology follow one principle...mathematics. He created a bright green glyph of magic, as he'd used formulas to add to the power, energy and complexity of the spell. As he'd explained the properties of the spell. Once completing the glyph, a octagonal box appeared, as he'd said, "This might be an ornamental box, but open it..." Ajuka, he did so. Opening it slightly, and the humans, all started to feel weaker, and weaker, that when he'd closed it. And Ajuka looked at Laharl, who nodded, and using his Dark Bolt, he blasted the box with dark demonic energy projectile. Destroying it. As Ajuka explained, he'd created a box meant to devour, vitality. Shocking the huntsmen. As well as also making things clear, on why Laharl destroyed it, since a box like that was too dangerous, for any faction or person to own. Ajuka explained his special power, allowed him to make extremely complex formulas. Along with helping him, design and creating techno-magic.
This earned Pietro, Ironwood, and Ozpin interest. As they'd asked if Ajuka is the brains, behind all these invention, as Winter pulled out a data-pad, with holo-displays of the drones, walkers, speedboats, and irrigation devices. Ajuka, in a stoic face, nodded. He complimented the ones responsible for designing this technology. Ajuka used his Kankara Formula aka Equation of Military Supremacy, to add that technology with magic. Impressing Doctor Pietro, greatly. As he'd asked, "Can this power of your, Doctor Beelzebub, can it grant a soul to...well a machine?" Ajuka, he'd remembered that this man, was the one that managed to bestow life, sentience, and aura to android. Who's name is Penny Polendina. Closing his eyes, he'd used his Kankara Formula, adding all the information that Ajuka, has learn from the RWBYverse. Aura, soul magic, and the advance technology of this world. After hundred-thousands of formulas, going through them all. Adding, subtracting, and replacing multiple formulas, at in human analytics speeds. He finally reached the conclusion. And Ajuka, he said with confidence, "Yes, and more." not only exciting Pietro, but also Ironwood, who funded the P.E.N.N.Y. project.
Things were going quite smoothly. As Ozpin, then asked about the creature that devils have, command over. Ajuka and Serafall, looked at Laharl. Who waved. Shocking everyone, with exception of Ironwood, he still remembers when Laharl, did his demonstration of power. The silhouettes of a multi-headed dragon, and that kaiju that threatened to destroy everything, if he'd dared to act against this boy. Seems like it was Laharl's turn, to add the negotiations...sighing, as Daki comfort him. Laharl started telling them if his close friend, and partner Groudon...
Location the Land of Darkness, Evernight Castle: Conference Hall Salem, has finished her telling, her followers what to do. Cinder and her followers were order to continue in the future Beacon attack. Watts, he was still trying to figure out, how to reverse engineer the devil tech. As Hazen and Tyrian were ordered by Salem, to sneak into Menagerie. Eliminate the leaders of devils, along with all responsible for the drones and order machines, that are decrement to her plans. She was alone, looking out the window. Observing the dark, grimm-pool infected, desolated wasteland. These devils, are a mayor threat. If these devils, don't serve her, than they must be destroyed, before the end of everything. As that will be the only way, to end her curse and have peace. Plus the permanent death of Ozma, will also be a source of peace, for her. Walking over to her throne, she'd sat down. And all she can do is wait, for news of success from her followers, if they dare fail, their punishment will be agricious. As she'd tap, slightly to her magical power, causing the Conference Hall to shake, and the rubble around the room, to levitate, and shake in the air.
WHAT'S YOU'RE OFFER Location Remnant-Vale, Beacon Academy: Amphitheater
After Laharl finished explaining, that Groudon is his partner, and he can call the kaiju anywhere. Even demonstrating this, by calling his fire pokéball, causing a shadowy, and crimson silhouette of the Continent Pokémon himself, right behind Laharl. This was quite the shock and awe to the humans, of Atlas and Vale. Every minute that goes by in this meeting, the devils have become more and more, a asset for not only Remnant as a whole. But also in the secret battle against Salem. If it wasn't for Oobleck, Pietro, and Winter being present, Ozpin and obviously Ironwood would negotiate assistance against the Queen of the Grimm. Serafall, then said, "Now that we the devils, have laid all our cards at the table...(in another sip, and a smirk on her face, she'd asked)...what you're hand, then?" Daki and Laharl openly laughed at Levi-chan, obvious challenge. Ozpin, he'd sipped his coffee. And he'd looked at Ironwood, a signal to allow him to make to make the first move, for their part. Ironwood, made a subtle agreeing gesture.
Allowing Ozpin to make his starting offer. As the immortal wizard, he first started by thanking Serafall, Ajuka, and Laharl for sharing their history. And trusting them to reveal some of their possessions. Ozpin, he'd offered not only the hand of friendship and peace between humans and devils. But also open invitation for young devils, to enroll in Beacon...and Ironwood spoke, adding Ozpin's offer, "And Atlast." to teach the younger devils, in the ways of huntsmen. As well as his full support, in matter of the Council, and more. James, he stood up next. Offering the devils, greater security. Along with practically unlimited resources in tech, funding, material, and more. Plus once some of their devils, are trained, high ranks in the Atlas Military. That part of offer, shocked Winter and Glynda. As they knew that the general was very strict, and firm believer of merits, deserve validation and reward. To only complete, what equals basic training, and gain a rank in the military, it almost unheard of. And too add to this shock, Ozpin, he'd encouraged it. It was clear, to Oobleck, Winter, Pietro, and Glynda. That this wasn't just about securing an alliance with the devils, and it to fully integrate the devils into their side.
Laharl, he'd whistled a sign of admiration. But...the devils, only came to these negotiations, to show face. And they'd did. Their weren't interested in what their offering, cause in the end, their side was offering more in this deal. Meaning the only one that benefit were the humans. And that wasn't worth it for them. As Laharl, he'd spoke, "That's a big offer. And any other person would, jump at the opportunity to accept... But let me ask, what do you want really? Cause to me, aside magic, special abilities, semblance bypassing methods, and tech. We devils are basically entering a 80-20 deal...(pointing at the two men, and finishing his statement)...and you guys, are taking the 80% of the benefit." Ozpin and Ironwood, mentally groaned. Cause they couldn't refute the young devil's assessment and statement. Both men looked for any aid, in fact they'd welcomed it from their allies.
Glynda, cleared her throat. And offered special one on one training with the most talented huntsmen of both, Beacon and Atlast. Winter, she'd added that in the name of the Schnee Family, they'll fund not only with money but dust, to further advance their research. As Pietro, he'd added his own offer. To personally assist, and provide the latest equipment and aid of Atlasian minds. Ironwood and Ozpin were grateful for their people, for have added to the pot, sorta speak. Serafall, she'd spoke next, in a sweet and teasing tone, "Hmmmm. Adding that would raise the percentage to around 60 to 40 now... But it still us, who are losing out in this deal." But what Miss Leviathan, said wasn't causing as much despair. For that means that they'd needed one final push, in order to make the devils, see this negotiation as a even trade. The problem is that it was clear, that they'd haven't any ideas on what to offer next. Protection was worthless to them, cause humanity needed their tech and abilities to improve everything in Remnant. Housing was also valueless to them. With that Groudon creature, along with their magic, they can make more land. Heck most of the faunus, across Remnant were making the long migration to Anima or Menagerie to enter the devils' protection and care. This was the last hurdle to jump, and it was clear that it was three time, as taller than the rest of them!! If it wasn't for the people in attendance, Ozpin, he'd would offer information on the enemy, and a reason to join forces. But all his years of life, has made him very distrustful. And he'd often revealed partial truth, but with the devils' magical aid, at last a hope to finally end this shadow war, was close. So they'd stayed in silence for a while.
As Ajuka spoke next in a cool voice, "It seem were at a impasse. I can tell, you've have more to offer, but can't or won't risk it. And we're at the losing end of these negotiations. (turning to his friend and fellow Satan, Serafall) Perhaps we should, place this negotiations at a hold for now. And come revisit them at a later date." Serafall, tapping her chin with her index finger, while finishing her shake, and humming. Showing that she was thinking...or more correctly, putting a show for the humans, that she was contemplating the advice given to her. Ozpin, he was quite grateful to Mr. Beelzebub. He might have saved these negotiations, by offering a hail mary, in order to let Ozpin and his inner circle plan, a better negotiation strategy. Serafall, took one last sip, and looked at the humans. As she'd asked, "Is this acceptable for you'll? Are you willing to wait, a bit before continuing these discussions?" Ironwood, he'd openly nodded to Ozpin. Offering his acceptance of a temporary break of discussions. So Ozpin, he'd gratuitously accepted the suggestion of putting negotiations on hold, for now. Serafall, she'd clapped, exclaiming, "Great!! Its settled then."
When she'd clapped her hands, the ice table, dissolved into water. And then with a bit of magic, she'd banished the water from the amphitheater. As they'd bowed and shaked hands to one another, as Laharl remembered to tell Ozpin and Glynda, "Heads up. A talented faunus, from our home is enrolling the upcoming semester. Hope you'd teach her well." making Ozpin, to make a mental note, to check the list, to find this person that Laharl mentioned. With that the devils, started to make way down the hallway. And in a flash of light, they'd banish from sight. As a crow started to fly into the amphitheater, cawing. Ozpin, Ironwood, and Glynda immediately recognized Qrow, but they'd didn't understand why he'd appeared in bird form, or call them that he has arrived at Beacon... In truth while Qrow was captive inside of Daki's obi. Sona and Serafall used their magic. To place a mental trigger, than upon awakening from his slumber, from captivity, he'd transformed into a crow and fly over to Ozpin. They'd made sure to edit all his memories about Menagerie. So aside from the most basic things that they'd just revealed, wasn't challenged by Qrow's report. Along with erasing his ass whopping, they'd completely wiped themselves clean of anything involving Qrow Branwen. And they'd left with complete dominance over all future, discussions with the humans. Ohh for some reason Laharl, didn't teleport back to Menagerie...aside from Daki...Serafall and Ajuka have no idea, why Laharl wanted to look around Vale. In truth it has to involve a wannabe paladin...