The fact was revealed that the regional God has all of its power and now he was under a deep sleep due to the sleep needles shot by Jay Garrick which hit him in his body and put him to sleep Phoenix was astonished by the flag that original God has lost his power and now he was thinking about how original God could lose his power
The ships finally took off into the air. As they saw the abyss consuming half of the island and even the coast. With it the bodies of people, their houses, their entire life and hard work on the island just getting wiped out. Consumed by the black abyssal fog.
The medics took the former god and scanned him and found out that the twisted and distorted organs of the God had finally returned to their original position.
but he didn't
have the think for long as water Rose from all sides like a Tsunami which was many feet tall about 30 feet tall and it was coming to ground The Island from all side from one side there was the wall of a best and from other the side there was a large wave of Tsunamii the waters of the ocean we're becoming much but because in the endeavour being trust past upon the domain of the Goddess of the sea was being press passed on by the members of The Immortal Foundation
The tsunami instead of crashing into the island twisted itself around and an effigy of the Goddess of the sea was formed.
The giant sea Goddess spoke.
Goddess :
6ou have broken our sacred pact. For you have trudged your way onto this island. Immortals.
Phoenix grabbed the megaphone connected to the ship's speakers. Phoenix took a deep breath and spoke.
Phoenix :
Hello mic testing. (Coughs). This is Phoenix Cleft, I repeat this is Phoenix Cleft I am representing the Immortals can you hear my voice.
Goddess :
Speak immortal.
Phoenix :
I am Phoenix Cleft descedant of the Fire King. I am representing the Immortals. Oh great goddess of the sea and oceans Forgive us for trespassing your domain.
We are here to finally end our convulated relationship with this island. We have merely liberated the island and do not wish to claim ownership of the island. As as per our agreement your party does not have any right to claim the island.
Goddess :
I allowed you to trespass my domain because of the offerings you sacrificed to me. Was not for you to take my kindness this way.
Offerings :
These are offerings made in the name of God. These offerings may vary from sacrificing an animal to donating money or some of blood.
Albeit offering does nothing to the God. But for them it built a prestige of dependance on God's for their welfare.
It's like the fact that a person becomes happy because others are dependant on the. And because if some ants formed a circle and started doing the same chanting humans would notice.
But for this liberation Phoenix had made an offering of one the weapons in their arsenal to the sea. And that allowed them free travel.
And since they weren't travelling through the sea it means that they were not in their domain anymore.
Phoenix :
We had expected your arrival. A small price for using going through your domain. But allow me to reveal your ur fact that it was your side that broke the pact first and for that our faction would like to be repaid for the damages.
Goddess :
How dare you. We God's always honor our pacts.
Phoenix :
We have collected adequate information about your faction's involvement. I can show you everything we have collected. But we are running out of power.
Goddess :
I shall allow you to travel in my domain once more only if you show me your so called proof.
Phoenix :
Then I shall gladly oblige.
The ships landed themselves in the water. For keeping them in air was consuming more energy.
Goddess :
Show me mortal!
Phoenix :
I would love to show you. But behind me is a wall of death I would like to get far away from. We should continue this on the shore.
The Goddess if she wanted she could have stopped them then and there but she didn't. She allowed the numerous ships to anchor near land.
And this time the Goddess herself infiltrated the boat.
Jay was told to stay with the medics watching over the Former God.
Phoenix :
Welcome Goddess abode to my ship the SS Victen.
Would you like some water or something to eat.
The Goddess was not looking for any special treatment but just answers.
Goddess :
Show me what I want to see.
Phoenix :
Sure, I am happy to clear any misunderstanding between us.
Phoenix showed up a hologram which recorded the first person point of view of Jay Garrick. And the video specifically showed the archangel.
Phoenix paused the video when the archangel was visible on the screen. During this recording was edited to disable Jay's voiceover. And many things were tried to mask Jay's identity as much as they could.
Phoenix :
As you can see this is a video from the island. You can visibly see that your archangel was already present on the island before any of us.
Goddess :
Our archangels are absolutely loyal to us. This is nothing but a mistake.
The Goddess tried to feel the presence of the aforementioned archangel but she couldn't even find any presence of him as if he was erased.
Goddess :
I can't find the presence of the archangel.
Phoenix :
Our reports confirmed that the archangel was consumed by the Abyss.
Goddess :
Archangels have marvelous ability to sense people and danger and they cannot be defeated by mortals.
Phoenix :
Well I wouldn't happen to know much, unless I know something from your esteemed self.
Why did the regional God lose his powers.
Goddess :
The powers we had bestowed him upon the ritual we took the away the powers. You mortal aren't worthy of hearing anything ahead.
Phoenix :
So For now this is all I am allowed to show you. Oh the Great Goddess of the sea. May we meet again. Hope you don't get consumed by the abyss.
Goddess :
Who said that you could leave.
Large walls of water appeared before the ships that blocked the way for further travel.
Phoenix :
Oh Goddess of the sea. You cannot stop us for you have accepted our offerings for safe travels. Stopping us here would mean that making an sacrifice or offering to a God or goddess as futile.
The walls soon dropped down and the Goddess was forced to let them leave the domain. For she knew if they didn't then it would danger themselves as no one even with divine powers would worship them with loyalty and pure devotion.
Just like a celebrity as his fanbade looses trust in the celebrity leading them to abondon them.
And this is what Phoenix had aimed for. As someone learning under the King. He was trained for this moment.
To confront Gods. Not just physical but verbal and psyche preparation was also needed.
For just looking upon the divine presence of a God would lead to either intense fear, despair or feelings of hope.
But Phoenix had to remain stoic. A professional that wouldn't budge to God's overwhelming authority and pressure from peers, allies and enemies alike.
As well as maintaining a professional and a Nobel stature
While solving your faction's problems. Also maintaining a righteous stance.
This is how Phoenix Cleft conducts business. And they all went home. Not directly to the capital but a major base of operations a hundred kilometers away on dry land.
As they traversed in the air. Phoenix returned to the medic who were treating the former God and Jay was helping them. Bandage him up. The God was put up for dialysis to remove the sleep medicine that had entered his body.
For it was not just one or two needles it were 6. That's why before he could slip into a coma. His blood was filtered and the toxin removed from his body.
Medic :
Lied Phoenix
Where the ships stopped at a small Foundation controlled Kingdom. The Kingdom of Corolla or Calyx depending on who you asked because of the convuluted history of the Kingdom. I this kingdom it is famous for its beautiful nature filled kingdom and the special lotus stems that the kingdom specializes in.
The lotus stems that are served in this kingdom are extremely hot and spicy and it is loved by farmers to induce sweating also many spice enthusiasts.
The ships landed outside the kingdom where the army of the kingdom as well as the King himself arrived. Equipped with enhanced 3rd generation armor developed by yours trusted Foundation and carrying an artifact called the Skraper's sword. The King allowed them to land on the outskirts of the Kingdom.
King :
Lord Phoenix, How was your expedition.
Phoenix :
King of Corolla , The expedition which has plagued is for many years has now been completed with exemplary results.
King :
A very welcome news indeed. We should throw a feast for this joyous occasion.
Phoenix tried to deny the feast.
Phoenix :
We are in a bit of hurry. I must report this to my master but I promise that one day we'll have a huge celebration
King :
I will be looking forwards to that day then. We owe the Immortals a huge favour. For saving us from financial ruin.
So you're welcome here anyday.
Phoenix :
I'm honored your Highness.
King :
Enjoy your stay. I shall return to my palace for I am expecting someone.
Saying this the King left to his palace.
Jay :
So you're done. Don't your find this stressful.
Phoenix :
I did, but now in the seat of power even Kings feel like pawns.
Jay :
If everything was a chess piece than where would everyone be.
Phoenix :
Hmm. I like this question. Brother.
Phoenix :
Firstly the Kings will be the Immortals. Besides him his queen would be us disciples.
Can we add more pieces or fit in this constraint board.
Jay :
More pieces would be a drag. It would kill all the fun.
Phoenix :
Well then King is master, Queen would be my senior. I would be a bishop. You would be a knight quick deployment and effective measure in the early game. And your patner McElroy for me he is a pawn of a bigger game.
For God's the pawns would be the regional Gods. That is where the board ends for us.
Jay :
So why have we stopped here.
Phoenix :
Only one reason. Now we shall begin weeding out.
During the reduc operation there was no discrimination thus many slave traders climbed alongside the slaves. Even nobles that should not be on board.
And everyone from the ship was made to stand in the dazzling sun. Those whose identity was confirmed was sent back to the ship. While those who were the oppressors was made an example of. Since they could not cause commotion in the friendly territory after proper segregation
Based on clothes, eye witness, testimonies and psyche tests many were screened and segregated.
The psyche tests determined how people reacted to a situation. In this test a weapon was held before them.
If they were afraid and started cowering it was taken as a sign of abuse.
While if the person show resistance then there could be a chance that either that person has never seen violence or is someone else entirely.
But this was a very weak test. The memory reader that the Immortals had couldn't be used because it was very time consuming to use on all. So only the screened for potential risk were made to go for it.
And approx a population of around 81% survived the tragedy. But from them five percent were in critical condition and were under intensive care.
The revolutionaries helped the teams to get through the process faster and more efficiently.
While Jay and Fay were sent on errands by Phoenix. For they have to serve thousands at the temporary settlement.
Phoenix had prepared military rations at first but when he saw them he felt sympathy and empathy for them.
Both of them were sent to secure as much food as they could. And they secured tons as carts upon carts moved to the outskirts just to deliver food. Finally they made soup and rice alongside it.
Anf they were served until their bellies were satisfied.
Jay :
So what were you doing after I left.
Fay :
I am a resident of the island and I returned because I made a promise to everyone that one day the freedom they had given me I shall gift it back to them.
(Fay cries) I know I wasn't much help but thank you for taking me along with you.
My home is now gone taken away by the Abyss but atleast now I know I make a new home as long as I have everyone alongside me.
Jay :
Sure. I can't say for how much longer I'll be here but ill still be there just call for me whenever.
Fay :
You're going somewhere?
Jay :
Yes, somewhere far away soon enough.
Fay :
I...
That's when Jay felt a slap on his back as the revolutionary from the revolutionary bar arrived.
Foz:
So our Hero's with young Fay. You two do look like a solid 10.
To me. You do match one another.
Jay :
Hey Foz you're here.
Foz:
Finally because of you I can leave the dingy bar. And start my own tavern instead.
Jay :
Call us for a drink sometime then.
Foz :
You bet, now you lovebirds enjoy some time alone. You dererve it.
Fay :
Uncle Foz we are not lovers.
Foz :
Then find a someone better.
Fay :
Well that was awkward.
Jay as he laughed it off realized that this was another overused trope and usually at the end of these tropes the girl falls in love with the guy.
So he did even ask and quietly slipped by giving a reason.
Finally they took off and after a few more hours of travelling they reached the capital marking the end of another quest.
Quest completed : Liberation of the Slave Island.