Act 8: Sir Viz's Union
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Friday, November 26, 2021
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“Don’t forget to sign after you finish filling up the details,” Vortex hands over the contracts of Zasalamel and Elena. “Of course, you two will be on different rooms.”
Zasalamel asks, “Am I going to work here? Because I won’t…”
“Of course not,” Vortex yawns. “God, you had me stay up late at night…”
“I might try working for a change,” Elena smiles at him.
“Do you play any instruments?” he asks her.
“I play the piano or uh keyboards.”
“Then you’re hired,” Vortex yawns again, “Terra, teach her how to become a waitress…”
Terra snobs him, “Don’t me!”
“s**t… okay,” Vortex calls another one, “Alanine, you teach her then.”
Alanine puts her hands on her chest and emotes, “Sir Vortex, I have been working here for a while now and it is my first time hearing you say something like that. I even had a high regard for you…”
Vortex slaps his forehead, “Will you please teach her?”
“Yes boss,” Alanine shyly nods.
Vortex then looks at Zasalamel, “Where is your girlfriend?”
“About that,” Zasalamel sits down. “We broke up last night. She has been discharged early this morning and she is planning to leave far from here.”
“That’s a bummer,” Vortex sighs. “At least you learned your lesson. That’s why I don’t like having a romantic relationship…”
“And why is that?”
“They choke you to death figuratively and they don’t want you making friends or hanging out with them…”
Gene climbs up the staircase, “Good morning…”
“Good morning Gene,” Vortex stands up and goes to him. “I will be buying goods at the market since we are running out of stock. Julie, please come with me.”
Julie, who is entertaining a handsome foreigner, whines, “Oh why GANERN? I am entertaining someone here boss~”
“That’s not entertaining,” Vortex sighs, “That is flirting. Now come on and don’t be a sissy…”
Julie lowers his head and glares, “Okay… kill-joy. Terra, would you like to come with us?”
“Don’t me,” she suddenly changes her mind. “Okay I’ll come~”
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Meanwhile, back to the second floor, Gene converses with Zasalamel.
“So Ms. Logarithm is out already,” Gene sips from his chocolate drink. “Where do you think she’ll go?”
“I don’t know,” Zasalamel smiles, “It would be better if I didn’t find out…” he changes the topic. “We have a common enemy now, the Hexagon.”
“Yeah and the mayor too,” Gene ponders. “I hope Alesa comes here soon.”
“I’m planning to use my money to build an underground facility here in this café restaurant,” Zasalamel makes a realization. “Vol-jan isn’t our enemy anymore. Our enemies are ourselves…”
“I think I like your idea,” Gene lets out another sigh. “I am still young though…”
“We could build a secret organization here,” he looks at Priestess listening to their conversation.
“I think your plan is good,” Priestess nods. “I just hope that Vortex would find it better. Besides, people are starting to embrace the culture that we have right now.”
“I don’t like history classes,” Gene finishes his breakfast. “I’ll review for a bit. Just tell me if you have any progress with the plan.”
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Alesa arrives in the restaurant. She immediately looks for Gene upstairs to ask him about what happened last night.
“Gene!” she seats in front of him. “I demand an explanation!”
“I’m sorry ma’am but you shouldn’t be noisy…” R calms her down.
Alesa looks at her and screams at the top of her lungs. Afterwards, she activates her extension. “What’s the meaning of this?!”
“Relax,” Gene calms her down. “I’ll tell you what happened…”
In the main office, 30 minutes later, Alesa seems to be able to piece things together.
“Okay I understand,” Alesa nods. “I’ll tell my father that I’ll be living here since it is way nearer to the hospital and the school.”
“That’s great…” Gene holds her hand.
“Thanks Gene,” Alesa blushes. “I’ll let you take good care of me from now on…”
“Phase 1 of the plan is almost complete,” Zasalamel nods. “However, I am not the leader here so we’ll just have to wait.”
“I’m sure Vortex will understand your plans,” Jodie sits with them. “I know men we could trust in building an underground facility. They are also loyal members of the Sir Viz.”
“Great,” Priestess then wonders. “Where are we going to get funds?”
“I am rich,” Zasalamel raises his hand. “I will be funding the entire project. I’ve also started becoming a shareholder in a computer game business for the past 6 months and I have been earning profit already.”
“I was looking for you guys at the restaurant but I can see that you’ve used my office…” Vortex enters the room.
“OMG… AH EH AH EH…” Julie walks like a beauty queen and approaches Priestess. “Explain yourself girl…”
“We have a proposal, boss.” Priestess lowers her head and glares at Julie and then proceeds to tell Vortex the plan.
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Meanwhile, Hexagon has been wondering where Zasalamel and Elena are.
“Mr. 2,” Hexagon approaches the mayor. “Do you have any idea where we can find replacements for our two lost members? I think they betrayed me…”
“My son,” Alazo bows down. “He could be one of the replacements. The other one could be my most trusted secretary.”
“What about your daughter,” Hexagon stares at him, “is she good in anyway?”
“I’m very sorry sir,” Alazo shakes his head, “but my daughter has always resent me and joined another organization.”
“Let us not worry about her then,” Hexagon stands up. “I’m going back to New Haven to bring Ms. 3 and Mr. 1 because I hate it when somebody messes with my plans. The two new members you are talking about should be ready by then. If the pieces are completed, we can control the entire universe.”
“Yes sir,” Alazo bows down again.
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Going back to Sir Viz, Vortex finally makes a decision. Gene and Alesa have gone back to their houses to prepare for their hospital duty. Also, Alesa will start to stay at the Sir Viz tomorrow.
“Alright,” Vortex finally agrees to their proposal. “We’ll close at the end of the month. I always want to change the look of this restaurant anyway.”
“Ah so where are we going to live for now?” Julie asks their boss.
“Don’t worry,” Vortex smiles at them. “We’ll just change the look of this restaurant. We’ll use the Arcrat Mansion since Zas already bought it. Julie, make sure to tell only the staff about the change we’ll be doing and tell them to zip their mouths shut. Jodie, contact our other members. Priestess, do the same…”
“Certainly~” Julie makes a fashion model pose.
“Aye-aye boss,” Jodie brings out his phone.
“This is it,” Priestess shouts, “guys! I thought we’ll need to sell one of my kidneys at first though…”
“What am I going to do?” Zasalamel asks Vortex.
“You’ll do the most important task of all,” Vortex grins, “funding…”
Zas laughs, “Yeah right.”
“If you would excuse me,” Vortex stands up, “I will go talk to one of my staff members, Alanine, to use her powers and conceal the garage from the government satellites up above.”
“Alright boss,” Zas salutes as a joke.
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Moving on with Gene, he asks Romani about the progress on finding the ghost of the previous Mr. 2.
“Oh you mean Morty,” Romani calls the newest member. “Morty, Gene wants to meet you.”
“Hi kid,” a brown ghost dog emerges and it appears to be biting a pipe on its mouth. “I am Morty.”
“Whoa,” Gene seems to be amazed. “You look rather appealing for a dog.”
“I get that most of the time,” he grins. “Why didn’t you tell me?” he looks at Romani.
Gene stares at him, “About what?”
“Oh I see,” Morty nods. “I’m just surprised that Romani turned you into a spirit warrior.”
“Yeah,” Gene nods, “I think I have to go to duty now. Nice meeting you again…” he locks the room and leaves.
“I think you are still trying your experiment, Romani.” Morty stares at him. “Aren’t you concerned about the kid?”
“The transference seems to progress better with him,” Romani smiles. “I think that Gene has the capacity to inherit spirit extension.”
“What will happen to you after transferring your powers?” the dog asks.
“I don’t know Morty,” Romani sighs. “Let’s hope for the best…”
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It has been almost one week since Gene got his powers and the development grows too fast. Gene was used to be called as a weirdo and though he still feels like one, there were other weirdoes as well like Vortex and Zasalamel. Upon realization, Gene has met more people and had made friends with more than he could ever imagine. All it takes is a little courage to stand up for what is right and it follows that when there are people who believe in that virtue then they will stand for it.
“Since I have the feeling that you are finally starting to become more independent,” Alazo grants his daughter’s request, “you may stay there, but don’t forget to visit us sometimes since your brother will be coming home tomorrow.”
“Brother Alectro,” Alesa feels troubled about this news. “I’ll try to visit sometimes. I’ll be going then…”
“Take care,” Alazo waves farewell. “Be careful… I’m dead serious…”
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Along the corridors of the Bach Building, a woman dressed in office clothes goes to the office of Alazo. Alesa recognizes the woman and gets another gut feeling that the one who passed by is also trouble. Inside the room, Alazo greets the woman.
“My most trusted secretary,” Alazo grins. “Today, we will be working with a man called Hexagon and he informs me that one slot has opened for a strong warrior like you. Would you like to fill in the missing slot?”
“If it would mean additional salary,” the woman puts her hands on the table, “then you can count Morgana Lin in…”
“Well,” Alazo sits down. “Hexagon will be the one paying you not me.”
“So is this Hexagon really strong?” she asks him.
“I wouldn’t follow him if I thought he ain’t…” Alazo stares blankly at her.
“This is going to be fun then,” she stands up and prepares to leave. “I’m a busy woman so I have to go.”
“Ms. 5,” Alazo looks at her, “that is what you’ll be called. I am Mr. 3 by the way and Hexagon is Mr. 6.”
“Interesting,” she smiles and leaves. “It should entertain me… or else…”
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Meanwhile, back in the cafeteria restaurant, inside Vortex’s office, Priestess talks about a somewhat interesting topic.
“Guys, hear me out okay? I have a proposal.” She walks around the room, “Since we are going to create the Sir Viz Union, I was hoping we could have our codenames like in superhero movies, what do you think?”
“Ah eh I want to be called Beauty Queen,” Julie stands up and walks in a supermodel fashion. “You get~”
“Then my codename will be Party Pony~” Priestess raises her right hand and points it to the ceiling.
Vortex sighs, “I need to call a psychiatrist…”
“Damn you,” Julie sneers at him and growls. “I will call you The Monster.”
“Blah-blah,” Vortex then smiles, “but I like the idea. I will come up with a better codename for each and every one of us.”
“I’m going home.” Zasalamel stands up and heads to the door, “Then what would you call me if you have to name me right now?”
“The Slayer,” Vortex yawns and then heads out. “The two of you have a shift tonight so get moving…”
“Yes boss,” Priestess glares at Julie. “It’s your fault Julie…”
“Eh ah oh blaming me again eh,” Julie sticks his tongue out. “Oh my gosh~”
“Since Vortex is the boss of this place,” Priestess looks at Julie, “and he is Viz…”
“Oh sheet~” Julie understands it. “We could call him The B-”
Priestess yells, “Supervisor!”
Julie slaps her in the arm, “I was for The Boss. Your codename for him is super lame.”
“Well Beauty Queen doesn’t suit you either~” Priestess runs outside laughing her ass off.
“Party Pony is super lame too!” he yells back at her and laughs. “Oh you’re so funny~”
“There’s a war brewing,” Vortex sighs deeply as he locks his office. “We better prepare soon…”
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SPECIAL FACTS: POWER SOURCES
Powers obtainable from the Supreme Being of Reality
(These powers are only obtainable by the gods of reality called Stellar Beings, and chosen mortal Veraidealis Reality worshippers. The Veraidealis Religion is only found in the Main Universe.)
1. Affinity – This power source allows the user to have at least one and maximum of two of the following: Fire, Water, Plant, Lightning, Ice, Wind, Mind, Soul, Body, Light, Shadow, Darkness, Steel, Stone, and Soil (Sand is also a variation of Soil). There are still undiscovered affinities…
2. Specialty – This power source acts like an ability. It allows the user to have at least two special abilities most likely related to their affinity/affinities (not always the case).
Powers obtainable from the Supreme Being of Balance
(The Church of Libra or Librium is only found in the Main Universe.)
1. Blessing – This power source is given to chosen mortals all around the different parts of the multiverse regardless of religious beliefs. They are primarily chosen by the Supreme Being of Balance and his Emissaries. The Emissaries of Balance are once mortals who were turned into immortals because of the power of the blessing. There are 26 unique blessings distributed exclusively to the 26 chosen emissaries. When one emissaries chooses to sleep for eternity or is killed, a new member is chosen.
2. Redistribution – this power source is given to Church of Libra worshippers. Librium worshippers are average and well-balanced individuals, which is pretty boring. However, they are given a cheat! They can freely fix their own good points and bad points to even things out. Example: An average worshipper suddenly becomes super intelligent at the cost of his body built or somebody becoming super charming at the cost of his own endurance.
* A common mistake of the mortal worshippers is changing their religion to somehow obtain the gifts (powers) and maximize their own arsenal. Changing religions does not mean you can have the powers of that new religion. You will keep your powers from your previous religion, but you can no longer acquire from your new religion.
* Veraidealis Religion focuses on worshipping the Supreme Beings of Fantasy, Reality, Time, and Space. However, some worshippers view one greater than the other and as such there is also a divide within the religion.
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Saturday, November 27, 2021
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“I was researching in the internet and I found this,” Gene shows Romani a photo of the three keys in the Museum of Global Artifacts. “Are these fakes?”
“Obviously, they are.” Romani sighs. “I remember seeing that place when I was alive. Those are the fakest keys I’ve ever seen.”
Gene gets curious, “So it is a definitive secret that the keys are confidentially and anonymously hidden amongst anyone at this moment just like me.”
“Bravo,” Romani applauds him. “Keeping the key and not mentioning it to anyone at all is for the best. I can assure you that none from the Ghost Hunters knew that I was the one chosen to keep the key… not until those treacherous and lecherous relatives of mine murdered me for it.” He frowns. “What made you so interested?”
“I am a myth fanatic and I’ve seen things that you have not yet seen,” Gene grins. “Have you ever seen a grim reaper?”
“Wait,” Romani jumps inside Gene’s head. “Oh s**t you did see one and… she’s kinda hot eh.”
“Hey don’t browse my thoughts,” Gene shakes off his head. “I need to have my privacy!”
“Jokes aside,” Romani floats out of his head. “Somehow I am intrigued as to why one of the rulers of the Void would want to get involve...”
“I thought you browse my memories,” Gene sighs, “since the reaper told us about Hexagon being immortal which is a deviation from mortals like us. She wants us to deliver his soul to her for some purpose, I think.”
“So reapers are starting to get involved huh,” Romani breathes deeply as if he was still alive. “What if the reapers are targeting not just Hexagon but the five of us as well?”
“Well I guess that would prove a delicate situation for you guys,” Gene then calls out to Maledi. “Hey Maledi, is it okay if you’d iron my clothes for tomorrow?”
“Master, I am your servant and I am bound to you till death.” Maledi bows down and winks at him. “You keep forgetting that master…”
“I’m not really used to having a maid yet…” Gene sighs.
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At Sir Viz’s Café, Vortex begins to put on a notice that they will be closing in three days for renovation and for improvement. They will reopen next year 2022.
“I’ll be away for just one week,” Vortex posts in the Sir Viz secret social group to alert everyone. “I need to spend some time with my family. So, I would like to ask the tenants of the third floor to watch over the renovations while I am away. Finally, I suggest that whilst I am gone, you’ll behave and that you’ll have to prepare for power training.”
Julie likes this and comments, “I would also like to go home to my nine siblings and my parents. I kinda miss them…”
“Really, Julie?” he comments. “You are supposed to be working and not snooping around chat conversations.”
“What is your shift tomorrow?” Jodie asks Julie. “I saw the news just now about the famous doctor in the making coming in our country to personally deliver the health vaccines.”
“Where is the venue?” Julie asks. “It depends if the date and time is within my schedule.”
“It will be on December 3,” Jodie then adds, “let’s go to the capital city.”
Julie whines, “You mean in Vanilla? I’ll pass and just wait until the distribution arrives here in Cold-breeze or in my hometown, Village-sister.”
Vortex heads out and goes for a walk, “I think I need to breathe in some fresh air, sort of.”
“Vortex,” Gene chats with him personally. “I need you to teach me how to be an assassin, to kill without hesitation.”
Vortex sighs, “Don’t you want Zasalamel or Elena to teach you?”
“I tried but he said I don’t need to anymore,” Gene replies, “so I asked Julie and he told me about you.”
“f**k…” Vortex swears, “He can’t even keep a secret… that Julie. Alright, prepare in nine days and come to this location. I will personally train every one of you.”
“Alright,” Gene grins. “I knew I could count on you!”
“You have duty kid,” Vortex sighs as he replies, “get moving…”
Priestess catches up with Vortex who is halfway away from the place, “Boss, do you have a minute?”
“Is it about a raise?”
“No it’s about a strange ritual that occurred about 200 years ago,” she sends him a link to his smartphone. “Zasalamel asked me to research about this. He told me it was related to that Hexagon guy.”
“Alright,” Vortex saves the link. “We’ll discuss these sooner. You should send this to everyone also…”
“Got it,” she thumbs up. “I’ll go back at the store now…”
Vortex looks at his phone, “I think I’ll call my parents and tell them I’m going to pay for a visit. I wonder if they’ll hand me the key to grandpa’s gym after all it is my heirloom…”
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Sunday, November 28, 2021
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At Gene’s room, “So while I and Alesa are gonna be away by next week for training, Maledi will have to make a copy for the both of us since you can create as much up to three with all our memories and human abilities. I hope you can put up with me like this…”
“You are my master,” she bows down, “I am happily at your service. Be careful though…”
“Gene,” Romani approaches him. “I will be coming with you. I need to explain about the ritual to everyone together with the contents and the processes involved. You should also search for old documents about the grim reapers especially about Voix, Nymbus, Strotus, Comulus and Cyrrus.”
“The four ultra-death gods and the superior-death god huh,” Gene becomes curious, “Why?”
“I’ll explain when we get there,” Romani implies. “Right now you have to decide if you would like to really be a spirit warrior, specially a ghost hunter.”
Gene just stares blankly at the seriousness of the atmosphere. It only implies that Hexagon is a serious business.
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Finally, Alesa’s big brother, Alectro, finally arrives. A pulsing atmosphere is felt all throughout as he enters the Bach building. Personnel working from within begin to bow their heads and greet him. It is to show respect while under the influence of fear. Alectro boasts his wall-like, muscular physique as he held his chin high above with pride while walking along the corridors of his domain. He stops at the office of his father, Alazo.
“Ah my son,” Alazo stands up. “How was the trip?”
“It’s been a while,” a cool and deep voice is heard as the eldest son of Alazo enters his office, “father…” His glaring eyes electrify the entire building as he powerfully walks in front of his father and grins. "The trip... was tiring as always... but it's worth it..."
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FACTS:
Morty Pantomime
Age: Forgotten; Birthday: Forgotten; Hair color: Brown; Eye color: Black; Skin tone: He’s a dog…; Personality: Rowdy
Soul Extension: Speed of Sound
Alectro Bach (New Mr. 4)
Age: 33; Birthday: September 24, 1988; Hair color: Yellow Green; Eye color: Orange; Skin tone: Fairly lighter; Personality: Aggressive
Soul Extension: Electromagnetic Fists
Morgana Lin (New Ms. 5)
Age: 33; Birthday: November 15, 1988; Hair color: Byzantium; Eye color: Amethyst; Skin tone: Fairly lighter; Personality: Witty
Soul Extension: Dead Puppet – she can control any dead individual until they rot
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