In the Land of Lancelots.

In a large dome, Leonardo was holding two odd looking pistols as he was also holding a pair of glasses. Waiting for a moment there was a voice that started to light up the room.

“Initiating holographic field. Terrain….abandoned city.” Then the space was looking like an actual abandoned city. “Commencing creation of enemies. Combat will start in 3..2..1.” In that moment almost all holographic soldiers were appearing everywhere with guns aimed right at him. Leonardo immediately reacted as he instantly fired his guns at two who popped their heads out first. With real life reaction, it showed that he shot both of them directly at the head. But then three appeared, Leonardo with his quick reflexes was able to maneuver his body to shoot at two before then pointing both guns at the last one. This continued for about a few minutes as he was practising his shooting so that he was able to maneuver and shoot with the least amount of movement. No matter long distance or short he was able to fire with extreme precision. However as he was approaching his last target in front of him, he then recalled Menace as he hesitated to fire. Bang he got hit. Like game over, everything shutted down as it showed his score in front of him.

“That isn’t like you to miss the last one? Are you out of practice?” Entering the room, a man with a sword was casually trying to start a conversation with him. Getting rid of his glasses, Leonardo didn’t even bother talking to him as he walked away the moment he heard the voice. Looking at him it was like looking at his splitting image with but with gold blue hair. Yet he was much older with more facial hair along with mature features. The leader of the Lancelot family, Leo.

“Walking away from your father? What did I do?” Even when they are blood-related, it would seem as though the relationship has soured even when the father never seemed to have done anything to damage it.

“Say that to Joseph who has worked so hard for the order. And yet you treat him like trash that has lost his purpose.” Wanting to make Leo feel ashamed, it didn’t faze Leo as he knew this was politics.

“What else are we supposed to do? This is the tradition from our order for four thousand years. Isn’t it better for him to spend his last hundred years in retirement?”

“But he deserves more.”

“And how isn’t living a retired life a punishment?” Reprimanding Leonardo as he was a rebellious sort, especially against his own father. Realizing it was more personal than anything, Leonardo dropped the subject as he knew that his father would probably win the argument.

“Just tell me what you came here before I leave,” Leonardo said as he was already in no mood to say anything. Leo then handed him a file.

“….While on the mission we would like you to convince Dr. Fausto to become a full member of our order.” Hearing that Leonardo looked back rather surprised. This was something that he had not heard of in a while. To be a full member is to be given a status as a Diviner. This was rare beyond rare. So to give such status meant that Arthur viewed Fausto that highly. However, he didn’t doubt it as he figure that Arthur wanted Leo to tell Leonardo more details about this mission.

“Is he that hard to persuade? You could just force him? Wasn’t that the reason the hospital pay him a huge sum of money?”

“No, doing that would cause an uproar. Many people around the world have been saved by him. If we do anything to him, we could face some serious retribution. That was why we paid him.”

“Then why me?”

“Because you can help connect him to Leonora.” Hearing that Leonardo was furious as he grabbed his father's collar.

“You would dare use your daughter in such a way!!!” But Leo didn’t flinch as he felt like it was his duty.

“If this is to benefit the order then we must.”

“Nothing should be prioritised more than family!!” Leonardo yelled as he let him go wanting to walk away from this discussion. But then his father said something that raised something important.

“Rumor has it, he has found a way to fix diviners.” This froze Leonardo who never heard those words ever uttered. He then turned to see his father wondering if he was serious. Looking at his eyes, it seems he was dead serious to say those words. “Think about it, not only her but your mother. Might be able able to give back the life that we wanted. With his help, he can help solve the problem that our order strive to accomplish…. ” Hearing that Leonardo realized the importance of the mission. It wasn’t just Karma to watch after, they needed to acquire Dr. Fausto for their future. The key to their future. Leonora, though maybe a sacrifice but it wasn’t a bad thing as she benefits greatly from it. Not to mention they just need Leonora to be chosen as his student. If that works, it would slowly build relations with Dr. Fausto. So it was a win-win situation.

“Fine, I'll go.” As he then left the dome knowing that there was no point in talking any further.

“Where are you going?” Saying as a concerned father, he wondered if he was going to start the mission immediately. Humorously the answer was….

“Sleep…."

In the year, 2150 most of the Avalonian experienced a rather high-tech lifestyle with everything that a person could need. In a rather old renaissance European artistic style city, it was match with advanced tech that goes on to make the city more stunning. Universal transportation as you could take the subway and travel almost anywhere in the city. With technology advancement, security and privacy are equal as well making sure no one is able to hack or steal anything you want to keep private. Unless it's the government of course. With holograms and high speed internet, there is so much access to information that it's hard to keep up. Everything in the palm of your hand, there isn’t a job that anyone couldn’t achieve within the city. With the backing of the Government, everyone who has a dream can achieve it. Thus many people call the country of Avalon, the kingdom of dreams. As some of the brightest and most brilliant minds in their respective profession are groomed here. Adding to the fact that all cities have zero crime rates and 100 literacy rate, everyone within the city could go about their day without worry. The most exciting part, the pay is really good. Oh and don’t worry about driving as all cars drive itself with no traffic in sight. It is what you would call a Utopia.

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Walking around the city, many videos were being shown as it was showing the mask of Menace. There was a large wanted sign that was asking for any information. On the other side, there was the news of Fausto being famous again for another miracle operation. It is what you would call being infamous and famous at the same time. Faust chuckled on the wanted sign as he was amused by how stupid they were. They obviously know that it was a disguise. So what? It doesn’t mean he would wear it. Besides, all he had to do was take off his mask and voila, no one knows. Still, he cant with all his effort get rid of his name Menace. He had advertised his name as the Divine assassin and still people call him Menace. He then approached a police officer who was walking by.

“Dr. Fausto, what brings you here?” Casually talk to Faust while not aware that this man was the one they want to capture. He smiled as he was enjoying the interaction.

“I’m just here to walk around. Is there a problem?”

“No no we were just looking around for Menace. If you see him please inform us.”

“Well what if it was me??” Faust said as he was curious. But the policemen then brushed it off.

“No, that is impossible. You save the commander. And you can’t possibly be in two places at once.”

“Don’t say things like that. It's bad to accuse yourself.” Even when Faust was saying it so seriously, the police already brushed it off like a bad joke.

“Just saying. Anyways, you officers, have a nice day.” Faust then handed the two gold bars. “Share this among your comrades. This is my appreciation for letting me go.”

“Yes thank you…” The police were rather confused. But ignored it as they were amazed to see a gold bar. They then showed it to the others as Faust just happily walked by.

“Oh what a way to be inconspicuous. You just revealed to the police who you are.” Fausto said in the head. But Faust didn’t seem all that concerned as he ignored Fausto’s comments. After all, he has other things to worry about. Heading to the hospital, there were two new girls that he had to get. Thinking about it again he realised he was thinking like a player. Well it wasn’t like he was trying to get them because they were pretty. Right now he thought that having those two close would keep the Diviners off of him as a suspect so that he would have good alibis. Just having pretty women was a positive but nothing he cared about. Not just yet anyway as the two girls were beyond just their looks. Both Fausto eventually found out very fast.

In a separate area of the city….

Arriving at the military base at the wall, Gilius walked out just to see a six-story wall that surrounded the city. Stationed with soldiers and massive guns on top, there was nothing that was getting through. Even if there were tanks and helicopters that were close by, the city was built for attacks in the air and ground. This was to protect Camelot from invasion and its own people. Avaloninans may be diviner’s subjects but like any ruler, they must always keep them at arm's length. Hence the inner wall was to protect themselves from attacks from revolts. Well like it would happen but it’s always good to keep a good policy.

Watching the soldiers patrol the area, Gilius was doing his daily rounds to see if anything was out of the ordinary. Afterward, Gilius then walked to the top of the wall to see tens of thousands protesting and complaining. There were signs that said freedom, fair treatment, and saying to get rid of monsters. But worse. there were signs against the military saying that they were traitors to its people as they sold themselves. Saddened he couldn’t believe his eyes as he didn’t think people would say such words to fellow citizens when some could be relatives and friends. Though yes forty percent of the people get to live in these glamorous cities with everything provided. The rest get adequate cities that are considered livable even compared to other countries. However, the problem was these people wanted more which was built on one thing. Envy.

“When people are blinded by greed and selfishness.” A voice said as Gilius turned to see Joseph, a man who was well-known in the military. Before, Joseph was on the front lines as he had fought against several countries that were attacking Avalon when it first formed. Many however didn’t expect the unknown force to take it like that. So in retaliation, it was Joseph who was the first to fight them. This made Joseph not just a famous figurehead for many Avalonians but also became the star for future Diviners who saw the potential of the gun in the Diviner’s arsenal that he became well known for.

“Hello sir Joseph, excuse me for not greeting you properly.” Wanting to give a formal greeting Joseph stopped him as he didn’t seem to care about him.

“Stop it with the theatrics you are in charge of protecting the city. Not to please me.”

“As you wish.” Gilius then showed a 3d dimension of the city along with all the personnel that were stationed along the wall. “As requested by the commander, we have increased the personnel and weapons to defend our walls. We also gather the necessary forces to get rid of the disorder.” Seeing it, Joseph was nodding as he accepted Gilius' proposal.

“Very good. And when will the operation start?"

“In a few days as scheduled.”

“Good. Then you are carrying your job as a commander would.” Giving a rare compliment Gilius didn’t ease up as he knew these were just plain words that had no meaning to it.

“I am pleased to have fulfilled my task. Is there anything else that needs to be done?”

“Yes, I have recently heard reports that many supplies have been attacked by a bunch of thieves. I would like to know why our forces have not been able to get rid of such problems.” Joseph said as he opened the report to Gilius. But Gilius remained calm as he then gave his reasoning.

“Our job is to protect the city from those who want to inflict harm. Supplies are left with Commander Dan. Even if I were to do something, it would have to be approved by the ministers to transfer the forces.” Without a single hesitation, he gave his reason without stuttering. Showing that he was not going beyond his boundaries. Trying to find a single fault in Gilius was like finding a needle in a haystack.

“….. So you are smart as they say. And you are correct. I see that you are competent with your work.” Testing him, Joseph was understanding of why Gilius was chosen. Still, the fact that he did his job perfectly didn’t sit right with him.

“Thank you, sir. I’m glad I’m viewed as such. Is there anything else?”

“Yes, I would like to go with you on your little trip in a few days. Will that be a problem?”

“No, having you will make things go more smoothly. But should you waste more time with this? I believe you have much better importance for the order than dealing with these protestors.” But then Joseph gave a rather deadly stare which made Gilius kneel in fear. “Pl…Please..forgive…me!! I don’t mean to offend you or tell you what to do!!”

“….The commander was very high on you. I look forward to seeing your performance in person. Take this as a test to see if you can get a full-time promotion.” Joseph then walked away as he then looked at his holographic screen. “Reporting nothing out of the ordinary, everything has been done as shown. Now let's see if he will exterminate those scavengers.” While he was saying that, Gilius at the same time was smiling when he looked the other way as he seemed to have overheard him.

“Oh don’t worry about me. You probably should be worrying about yourself.”