Aurine gasped when Glenn let out an outburst, her hand immediately relaxing its grip. She seemed a bit beset with regret at having lost control. But the events proceeded as normal.
Yet, Sphinx would cackle a bit at Glenn revealing a driving force behind his want for the shard of fate. "
Even Anubis relies upon others, and not only does she possess her ancient power, but a shard of fate lingers within her as well, delivered from the one who awakened her. Take heed of those more successful than you, boy. That thought process is one that isolates you, as it did the Pharoah of old, who said the Exact... Same... Thing~... Before we betrayed and killed her for the good of the people. But I've lived long enough to know how true it is that history repeats itself. Maybe, you're the new Pharoah of your time? I predict that you will get everything you desire... And so much more that you can never expect~" She cooed.
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Jill seemed to truly not care about Sphinx's old wisdom. "
If you serve the Magi, master, Isabell Queen will give you the guidance you need. Do not fear the words of old timers. To stand above and alone over others has a name, and it is not doom. It is called Success." Jill said with cold confidence granted by her artificial form, which eeked with just a bit of emotion under an icy stare and almost monotone voice, encouraging Glenn to proceed on his path, but also trying to veer him towards the Magi's interests. "
You built me, master. That is all the proof that I need that you belong here. You will be successful here. Don't lament the trials that those..." Jill's eyes shifted a bit, seemed she had a word, then decided against it. "
... That those 'others' inflict upon you. Once you have what you seek, you won't need them anymore. They will need you."
After hearing that, Glenn would suddenly notice that not just Shiva, but Sona as well were glaring backwards. Jill wasn't exactly being quiet or whispering, but if they were paying attention, they'd hear her voice distant behind them. And based on how their eyes were staring back at the trio, they were listening intently. Aurine did not seem to focus on it though. Her eyes were forward. Rather, she walked like she wasn't apart of the group. Unfocused, and not unified. Her mind seemed somewhere else. As they looked back, Shiva wore a sneer, and Sona a face of concern. When their eyes met, they both almost in unison, turned to look forward. Only one thing changed after that.
Shiva's fists clenched.
And then, they found their way to Queen's building, four stories tall and possessed with a notable cannon on top. It seemed to be yet another one of her offices and facilities. Each one seemed designed for a different purpose. The one she attempted to seduce him in before, a golem plant that the former Fortmaster Cleska made her immortality machine from. A machine Queen made very clear she was going to use for herself. Now... This building's purpose was clear.
"Weapon R&D"
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Are you familiar with it, master?" Jill inquired, her eyes flashing red. "
That cannon atop the building a prototype for the Halo Breaker. The actual cannon is the giant one you likely saw flying around the city, facing the ocean. It was positioned there as that compass direction is where the angels often pour through, making it the likely candidate for where the cannon will have to fire one day." She declared, before her eyes went blue. "
Once you see its power... I feel like you will discard any doubts about where you belong." She said with confidence. But Sphinx noticed it, with a glance, how it sounded oddly menacing, her wording.
They went into the building. A golem like the one Glenn saw before was at the counter to greet them. She looked a great deal like the last, mind she had blond hair. "
Welcome, Mister Glenn, and Shiva." She greeted, giving a certain look at Sona, before seeming to share a nod with Jill. Shiva folded her arms. "
Queen. We're on business." She declared. The host nodded. "
Isabell Queen has permitted Glenn, his assistant Golem, and no others into her office. If you'd like, we have free coffee and-" She was cut off by Shiva getting angry. "
I'm not playing that regal cunt's game! Inform your almighty MASTER that the Chaotic Shiva is gonna raise hell if she jerks us around and plays fucking favorites!" She cursed. Calm, but looking at Shiva with an obvious frown, the golem put two fingers to her temple for a minute or so, looking down... Before raising her head. "
Fortmaster Queen has permitted all of you entry, and she wishes you to know one thing, Shiva."
Shiva was already walking ahead, knowing where to go it seems as she went for the elevator behind the desk. "
You're on your last strike."
Shiva and the others began to cramp into the elevator as Shiva chuckled. "
A new strike seems to grow every time I take a step. Bite me, you hollow bitch." She retorted rudely, sliding her back against the wall and folding her arms, resting a moment as the doors would shut and the elevator would hum... Until the top floor was reached, to behold a large, sprawling room with half circles of curved desks upholding Magi interfaces. It was currently only a quarter full with men and women in white coats moving their fingers with practiced speed across solid panels, while one desk at the front, facing right at the window, held the one and only, also working her own unique interface that was different from the others, and just as confusing and vague as what the others were touching. "There seems to be an issue with rotor C-3, Fortmaster." Said a man distantly. After a moment, Isabell worked her hands and replied. "Weather damage. You should know better." She said harshly. The room went silent at the man seemed to go red in the face and act incredibly nervous, as if Queen's words cut him like a knife.
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OI." Shiva called out from the elevator opening. Queen went silent and still, before turning... Her seat turning with her as she went full circle to face Shiva. "
It's difficult dealing with you, Shiva. Why can't you take a hint?" She inquired. Then, her eyes looked to Glenn. "
And, the man I hope to hear good news from one day. But that day is not today, I wager?" She inquired. "
Feels like just moments ago I was talking to security about the Chaos. Have you come to surprise me with progress? Inventions? Or do I dare expect you to ask me to do even more for you?" she inquired, making the other coats in the room look at Glenn nervously. They seemed to also wear upset expressions, as a child would look at someone getting better treatment than them by the authority figure. They looked stressed and pressured, and it seemed to them that Glenn wasn't being treated anywhere near as harshly. Sphinx giggled, before putting her lips close to his ear, and speaking in a voice not her own. It sounded like the two scientists speaking together very hushed beside each other's desk. "That's him. The *favorite*. He's associated with that criminal, and caused all kinds of issues. All he did was make a golem as well, not even the artificial soul. He's not worth the Magi's time." Sphinx whispered another's voice. "I wish I knew what he was doing to not get in trouble with Queen..." Said the mumbled voice of the man who recently got lectured.
Jill spoke on Glenn's behalf to start. "
We have made progress, Fortmaster. The beginnings of my master's endeavors have been streamlined. Long before the week is over, we expect to be underway with construction and training of my master. Your patience will be rewarded very soon, Fortmaster." Jill said with a polite bow.
But, Queen didn't look amused. "
I hope so. But I want to hear it from him. Know your place." She lectured Jill, who made a bow of respect and retreated behind Glenn respectfully and calmly. "
Your golem has become enthusiastic. Have you been encouraging it to act out?" Queen inquired. "
I'd advise you not to do that. Have her restrict her emotions, otherwise she will be blithely performing actions you do not want her to. It's very irresponsible to let your golem behave like a person. It never ends well, you understand?" She instructed him.