Chapter 59:

The Foreshadowed Warning...

Saved By The Bell!


(With a full week passing and most of Beijing's residential areas remained in ruins but was under reconstruction, many were mourning the losses of their loved ones as a party was being thrown by Ji-Hun McGuire for their victory in the war as his rallied friends were taking over the dance floor. Gregory was chowing down with mountains of plates being set aside as the food was all you can eat, Richard was sternly watching over the party as the group themselves were either socializing, dancing or playing party games.)

"Music DJ: Alrighty people!! LETS DANCE OUR ASSES OFF FOR WINNING AGAINST XIN SUI!!!"

(With the entire dance floor cheering, the music was then swapped to bass-boosted club music, lights now strobing and air horns being blared while the celebration got even louder.)

"Richard: ..."
"Gregory: Richard, my boy! Why so stern? Its a party, not a funeral!"
"Richard: I believe we're all celebrating too early. Xin Sui is still alive somewhere in China with a former God of Combat on her side. At this very moment, she could be giving that bastard all the secrets she has so he could bring us down for good."
"Gregory: Well that may be the case, but you never know! That information won't do Xin any good in the future!"
"Richard: What makes you say that?"
"Gregory: Xin and Samai can bring as many forces as they wish too, they're no match for us two Ackermans!"
"Richard: Us two? What about my son?"
"Gregory: Ehh, your son can handle them himself. I'm talking about if Xin were to attack our entire family! Now get off your ass and join the party!"
"Richard: Ugh... Fine."

(With Richard sighing and joining the dance floor, Richard would be given enough room for himself to dance as Richard begins tapping his foot to the beat, building momentum before the beat drops. With the DJ scratching the disc, Richard tosses his hat to the side and beings to breakdance on the dancefloor, shocking Gregory and the rest of the party as the DJ shouts out to Richard.)

"Music DJ: HEY! HEY! LETS MAKE SOME NOISE FOR RICHARD, DESTROYING THE DANCE FLOORR!!"
"Crowd: GO RICHARD! GO! GO! GO RICHARD! GO! GO! GO RICHARD!"
"Gregory: I'll be damned... He thinks he can outdance his old man?"

(With Gregory joining the dance floor, it would then become a dance off between the two Ackermans and surprising the dance floor by how well they can move as the group looked on, along with a bandaged Daxton, Senri and Raneri rejoining the group as well.)

"Henry: Who would've thought those two could actually dance? And at their ages?!"
"Renzo: When are we not surprised at what the Ackermans can do?"
"Daxton: Its a shame we were unable to do anything..."
"Ji-Hun: Hey, what matters is you three are still alive."
"Senri: Yeah.. I guess."
"Daxton: I'm gonna get some fresh air for a bit, I need it honestly.."

(With Daxton stepping outside the party hall, he'd sit on the stair and sighs out of relief that the fighting is over... for now.)

"Daxton: ...I really missed a lot of fighting, huh? I have to get stronger somehow.."
"???: Seems like you're lost in the mind again, huh kid?"

(With Daxton turning his head to the side and hearing a voice he has not heard in two years, he'd drop his arms out of shock and his jaw, not at all was he expecting the return of Tashiro Gonkuro who was coincidentally in China.)

"Tashiro Gonkuro: You look stronger, kid. I'm proud of you."
"Daxton: ..T-Tashiro..?!"
"Tashiro: I heard about your massive fight in Tokyo, to think you'd become so bold within a few months."
"Daxton: ..W-Well, yeah.. But its so unreal, I thought you'd never come back..!"
"Tashiro: Unfortunately kid, I had to go and get myself stronger too. When I heard Xin was in China, I had to come back as fast as possible. But as I take a good look at Beijing's residential areas.. its safe to assume he's gone for now, is he?"
"Daxton: Yeah, a lot has happened since you walked away. My question is... why exactly did you walk away from us...?"

(As Tashiro was quiet for a quick moment, he'd then answer why.)

"Tashiro: I was weak. I was a fool to think a movie star like me wouldn't be so naive to understand the difference between reality and a script. When I first fought Xin Sui alongside that Ackerman, I was hit with the realization. The real world of fighters is no longer as it used to be. They're more vicious, brutal and even more egotistical than the old generation. I left because I needed to revamp myself while on tour."
"Daxton: ..I understand, but nonetheless, I'm glad you're actually back. The group's gonna-"
"Mike: The FUCK?"

(Surprising Mike on Tashiro's return, Mike would march angerly toward Tashiro and quick draws his handgun as Tashiro's claw-like hand was reaching for Mike's jugular vein.)

"Daxton: ...!!"
"Mike: You got a lot of fucking nerve bringing your Hollywood ass back to Daxton, traitor."
"Tashiro: Mike, if you'll let me explain I can-"
"Mike: I've heard every possible excuse. No matter what difference you can come up with for you as a person and on the set, it leads to one same similarity, you're a piece of SHIT!"
"Tashiro: Mike."
"Mike: IT'S ACKERMAN TO YOU, ASSHOLE!"

(Tashiro would lessen his guard as Mike had every urging intention to kill Tashiro but lowered the gun as well and took three steps back.)

"Mike: You. Abandoned. Senri."
"Tashiro: Ackerman, I-"
"Mike: You. Abandoned. Daxton."
"Tashiro: I'm aware that-"
"Mike: You. Abandoned. EVERYONE! HOW DARE YOU SHOW YOUR FACE BACK HERE?!"
"Tashiro: I wanted to give everyone my deepest apologies, please Ackerman."
"Mike: Fat. Chance. Since you actually cared about your tours more than MY friends, you can get back in your Bugatti over there and fuck off!"
"Daxton: Mike! Tashiro's genuine, he wants to apologize.."
"Mike: Don't tell me you believe him, he's just gonna abandon you all again."
"Daxton: What if he's serious this time, Mike? What if he actually felt weak and didn't want to let us down any further...? We all got stronger in our own ways, Tashiro had his own way of getting stronger and he was abided to a contract to go on tour while focusing on his own strength!"

(Mike would side eye Tashiro as he was clouded with regret for abandoning the others.)

"Daxton: Mike, one more chance..?"
"Mike: ...Fine. For Daxton's sake, I will let you back into the group. But just so we're clear, you and I are not on par with each other nor are we "friends." You'll need to regain my trust. Once you fail me, you die."
"Tashiro: I'm willing to take that risk."
"Daxton: Now how do we tell the group about this?"
"Renzo: We've heard everything."

(With the rest of the group seen standing at the porch of the to see the three conversating, Senri would stare at Tashiro as her eyes were clouded with anger.)

"Tashiro: Everyone..."
"Renzo: You don't need to apologize to me, Tashiro. I'm just as forgiving and I'd gladly welcome you back. I don't know about the others however."
"Henry: ..."
"Zoro: ..."
"Senri: ..."

(As Raneri and Ji-Hun was confused with who Tashiro is, Senri took multiple steps to Tashiro and as he was expecting to be hurt by her, he instead was hugged by Senri. Surprising him at the least.)

"Senri: ...I thought I wasn't good enough to learn under you... Why did you leave...?"
"Tashiro: ...I didn't want to abandon any of you. I just believed with the strength and skills I had back then, I couldn't prepare either of you for your next journey."
"Zoro: Leaving a bunch of teenagers in the hospital to suffer didn't look good for you, just so you know."
"Henry: If you ask me, the more help, the better. If we're gonna survive outside the schools, we need as much help as we can get."
"Ji-Hun: Tashiro Gonkuro? You all know this man?"
"Daxton: Know him? He's looked after all of us before meeting you and Raneri."
"Raneri: He smells like mint, do you have mint?"

(Tashiro would pull out a peppermint mint out of his pocket, allowing Raneri to swap the mint as fast as she could, immediately gobbling it as Mike was a little peeved.)

"Raneri: Raneri like! He stays!"
"Wukong: Is this a bad time to intervene?"

(With Wukong arriving to the party, Mike would speak first.)

"Mike: Not at all, Wukong. Did you come for the party?"
"Wukong: I wish, but my leisure time won't arrive for sometime now. As long as our enemies remain in the country, I refuse to rest until they've been defeated and locked away."
"Daxton: Then if you're not here for the party, how come you're here?"
"Wukong: I'm here for a few reasons. Indiana, the Research Institute of Ancient Artifacts is in need of your assistance."
"Henry: W-Wait, me?!"
"Wukong: Mike, you're needed at the Global Government's office and Daxton, the headmaster of Hanying Academy will be expecting you in her office."
"Mike: ...Is it what I think it is, Wukong?"
"Wukong: It is."
"Mike: ...I see. Everyone, we'll be back eventually."

(With Mike being accompanied by Wukong to the Global Government's office, Henry would make his way toward the Research Institute of Ancient Artifacts and Daxton, back toward the academy, where the group all wonders what the news will be...)

"Zoro: Well this is unexpected."
"Senri: What exactly could be going on?"
"Ji-Hun: Who knows, what matters is we get back to partying, the desserts are gonna go bad!"
"Raneri: OO!! Senri, lets go get some cake!"
"Senri: U-Uh.. Sure."

(As time passes, first to get down to business was Mike and the Global Government, specifically meeting the Global Government Leader in his office.)

"Mike: It appears I was needed?"
"Allen R. Goodman (Global Government Leader & Chairman Of The G.F.R): Michael Ackerman. When you've first received your handbook toward your contract among the Gods of Combat, you are aware of a specific clause that can only be done by Number #1?"
"Mike: Yes. I've read through the handbook numerous times, just give me the news."
"Allen: On behalf of the former Number #1 God of Combat, Tyr, A.K.A Kataude, Michael Ackerman, you are hereby appointed by a majority vote as the new Number #1 God of Combat due to the unexpected circumstances."
"Mike: ...Unexpected circumstances?"
"Allen: ...Tyr has decided to leave the Gods and enter retirement."

(Widening Mike's eyes, he would then feel guilty about taking the Number #1 spot, but was left with no choice but to.)

"Mike: ...I understand."
"Allen: If there's nothing else, to the second reason why you've been called here. We have hit a breakthrough with two things. One, the Transformed Superhuman Tai Yan and two, the AOSE Cyborg. The technology was far too advanced for us alone to examine, so we've eventually collaborated with the Research Institute of Ancient Artifacts."

(With a hologram being shown in front of Mike, Wukong and the Global Government, they were then seeing recent reports and confirmed diagnoses.)

"Allen: According to such, the chemicals within the syringe were pinpointed to four main ingredients to create that mutation serum. Strychnine, phencyclidine, antifreeze... and Botulinum."
"Wukong: ...B-Botulinum?!"
"Mike: Isn't that stuff supposed to be locked away in a confinement chamber?!"
"Allen: We have yet to find out how exactly its manufactured to be able to cause mutation. But what lead us on is also the tests you've ran on Raneri Niao. The two have both been genetically mutated, but Raneri remains an entirely different case."
"Mike: What are you talking about and tread lightly on what you're saying."
"Allen: I'm saying Raneri was most likely given the same concoction as Tai Yan, but was only given a less potent portion."
"Mike: But she's not mutated...?"
"Allen: She built up an immunity somewhere between the age of thirteen and fifteen, the same age line where Tai Yan began to mutate, slowly but effectively."
"Wukong: ..The same timeframe the Scroll of Rebirth clues started returning."
"Mike: Wukong, you're telling me she actually-"
"Wukong: The Scroll of Rebirth has accepted her and therefore, is truly inside Raneri Niao."
"Mike: ..That solves that question, but back to Tai Yan. Did you guys track where that botulinum was even used?"
"Allen: There is only one country that has been using botulinum for the past twenty seven years according to the research. Pull it up."

(With the country pulled up, it was confirmed to have been the United Kingdom. However, the city location was unknown to where which city or state is it's highest supplier.)

"Mike: ...The United Kingdom."
"Wukong: Of all places, why there?"
"Mike: I have a hunch that it's about some royal family. Possibly drug manufacturers behind the scenes. Can you research further?"
"Allen: we've attempted that, but all we could find was nothing except-"

(With an SOS message being transmitted to the Global Government, Mike immediately ordered that the message would be played as the transmission was coming exactly from the United Kingdom. Playing on the hologram screen was a severely injured spy suffering severe gunshot wounds and fighting bruises.)

"???: A-Agh.. H-Hello..?! Is this thing working..?"
"Mike (Thinking): The hell..? Is that a Spy..?"
"Colin Soloman (Spy Agent | Age: 38): I-If this thing is w-working... This is.. Spy Agent Soloman, requesting immediate assistance... Ngh.. T-Things have gone severely haywire in the United Kingdom..! There's technological monstrosities about...! I've managed to e-escape with vital intel, but I'm not gonna make it.. If the Global Government gets this transmission, on behalf of the Spy Association...! We need your help...!"

(With the sound of metal being pounded against the closed gates, Colin realized he was founded by the "technological monstrosities" he calls them.)

"Colin: AGH..! They've found me... I don't have long, but the file can be found within this recording...! P-Please, the entire country is on the verge of collapse..! W-We have.. four years until the operation begins..!"

(With the light shining onto Colin's body, the steel was ripped off the gate and the shadows reveal three tall individuals as the rifles were then cocked followed by a charging humming noise. As Colin then pulled a handgun from his coat, he'd release one final war cry, hoping to kill one of the individuals.)

"Colin: ...WE NEED THE GLOBAL GOVERNMENT, WE NEED THE MARINES!"

(With a series of rapid fire, appearing in front of their eyes were then splattered remains of Colin onto the camera, causing it to lose balance and collapse into a pool of blood. revealing Colin's handless left arm as the transmission then ended.)

"Wukong: ..."
"Mike: ..."
"Allen: ..."
"Mike: Open the file."

(With an emergency computer being ascended onto the surface, Allen was accessing into the video, searching for the hidden file.)

"Wukong: There! Look at that QR code on the crate to his right!"

(With Allen noticing the QR code, it was immediately scanned into the system, but protected by a password if it were to be scanned by the enemy.)

"Allen: What could be the password..?"
"Mike: Let me try something."

(With Mike taking control of the keyboard for a moment, he'd enter a hidden code after plugging in a certain USB drive, allowing the Government to bypass any electronic lock out. With that said and done, the file was downloaded and access into, revealing to all in the room, the trades, the offers, the operations, the supporting countries... All thus leading to the cost of almost 3.80 Trillion United States Dollars, shocking Allen entirely that even their Global Government Funds were hijacked and used for the operation.)

"Allen: ...This is... Surreal..!"
"Wukong: Almost four trillion dollars for the entire operation... Who the hell could've decided to build this..?!"
"Mike: I'm turning on the speech."

(Mike would then activate the computer's narrative voice, allowing it full control to speak.)

"Female Computer A.I: How can I help you, Ackerman, Michael?"
"Mike: I need you to tell me everything you know about the AOSE Cyborgs. We've access the system, do your job and search everything."

(Within a few seconds, the A.I was finished and would report its progress.)

"Female Computer A.I: According to the file, there is no main leader behind the "AOSE Cyborgs" as you call them, Ackerman. However, there are clues to the seven major countries, assisting in the annihilation of Superhumans."
"Mike: Name all seven countries."
"Female Computer A.I: As you wish. The countries listed are.. Russia, Germany, Iran, The United Kingdom, Italy, Poland... And The United States."

(Shocking the Global Government entirely off of the final country, Mike would slam his fist onto the computer's stand.)

"Allen: What the hell..?!"
"Mike: Name me an exact price the United States has transferred over to the United Kingdom!"
"Female Computer A.I: According to what I have surfaced, the United Kingdom has offered the United States a total of $5.500,000,000 for factorial creation of the "AOSE Cyborgs", beginning the operation back in the year 2018."
"Wukong: It was that long ago..? Who knows how many Cyborgs are actually out there.."
"Allen: What else should we ask it..?"
"Mike: ...Has there been any casualties with these AOSE Cyborgs?"

(With a few moments of silence, the A.I then began to calculate the many deaths caused by the Cyborgs.)

"Female Computer A.I: ...There has been a count of over one million Superhumans deaths and less than four hundred thousands Non-Superhuman deaths, caused by the AOSE Cyborgs. Is there a family you are interested in wanting to search under?"

(Mike would immediately type in the Beckham Family, the family members of Wyatt J. Beckham, also known as the Texan Outlaw. Within seconds, the computer began to announce five deceased Beckham Family members.)

"Female Computer A.I: Stephanie Beckham, wife of Wyatt J. Beckham, DECEASED. Sebastian Beckham, brother of Stephanie Beckham, DECEASED. Madeline Beckham, daughter of Stephanie & Wyatt J. Beckham, DECEASED..."

(With each deceased name pissing Mike off further, he'd clench his fists as tight as he could, hearing that these names were killed by the AOSE Cyborgs.)

"Wukong: ..The Beckham Family.. they was killed..?"
"Mike: Wyatt told me he and his wife were working things out... WHAT. THE. FUCK?!?!"
"Allen: Mike.. There's something I'd want to check..."

(As Mike then lets Allen at the computer, he'd change the family name to Goodman, his own family to ensure such tragedy has not occurred...)

"Female Computer A.I: No members connected to Allen R. Goodman are deceased."
"Allen: Oh thank goodness..."

(Mike would then think of two more families to look up, specifically two mysterious members of the group, Raneri and Daxton.)

"Mike: ...Crossing my fingers here..."

(With Mike then entering the family's name for Daxton Hunter, a shock was brought to Mike, dropping his jaw at what he sees, including Wukong and Allen.)

"Female Computer A.I: Tessa Hunter, mother of Daxton Hunter, DECEASED. Joshua Hunter, father of Daxton Hunter, DECEASED."
"Allen: ..The boy did have parents this whole time..."
"Mike: ..."

(With Mike typing in Raneri Niao's name, only three in her family were deceased and the rest of their locations were unknown.)

"Female Computer A.I: Jinza Niao, brother of Raneri Niao, DECEASED. Tomo Niao, sister of Raneri Niao, DECEASED. Asumi Niao, sister of Raneri Niao, DECEASED."

(With Mike then throwing a chair through the glass and outside a window, Mike would be breathing heavily and pissed off.)

"Mike: ...I want to know who made these fucking machines."
"Wukong: Mike..?"
"Mike: I want to find out who's the bastard to even do this. I want a name. Computer, give me any notable leads. Now."
"Female Computer A.I: I am sorry, but without the information necessary for your command, I cannot proceed any further. Is there anything else I can assist you with?"
"Mike: ...How many AOSE Cyborgs are there in Asia...?"

(With a few moments of silence, an entire map was revealed of Asia, revealing a confirmed count of 2,691,830 AOSE Cyborgs in China, either as sleeper agents or are in hiding until further activation.)

"Mike: ...!"
"Wukong: ...!!"
"Allen: That many Cyborgs in Asia combined..."
"Mike: ...We'll deal with the Cyborgs in the meantime, take care of as many as we see. Computer, remain on standby until needed."
"Female Computer A.I: As you wish, Ackerman, Michael."

(With the computer then locked onto standby mode, Allen immediately made calls to the Main Global Government Headquarters in New York City and Mike was trying to calm himself down.)

"Wukong: Mike...?"
"Mike: Someone made millions of those cyborgs and I was so blind to realize the government funds was stolen!"
"Wukong: It is not your fault, Mike. At the moment, the United Kingdom is a massive threat, including its allying countries..."
"Allen: Under no circumstances does this conversation or this information leave this very room. Michael, I think it's also time we reinstate him, into the Gods of Combat."
"Mike: ..Even if I were to reinstate him, how the hell am I suppose to find him?"
"Wukong: If I were to take a guess on who you two mean, do you mean, The Oni?"
"Mike: That's right. The Gods are in chaos right now and we'll need as many hands we can get from here on out. But I have no clue where The Oni even is."
"Wukong: I can take you to him."
"Mike: ...? What?"
"Wukong: The Oni is a fearsome being, yes. But take time to know him and he will resolve you of all problems."
"Mike: ...Allen, are you sure about this?"
"Allen: The Oni is needed now more than ever, I was a fool to even hide him as the tenth God of Combat."
"Mike: Wukong, when do we leave for The Oni?"
"Wukong: We leave at midnight in a few hours. We will be traveling to the Sea of Clouds within the mountains."
"Mike: It gives me time to put the necessary arrangements."
"Allen: Mike, during your absence, you will retain Number #1 God status, but we'll need to pick out the best suitable replacements for the remaining seats of the Gods. Do you have anyone in mind you want to nominate?"

(Mike would ponder for a moment and thought of everyone he could possibly think of.)

"Mike: Actually, there is one elder I've met a while back. I'll give you the number to reach him, but he's definitely suitable for the Gods."
"Allen: Very well then. Until then, we'll handle things from here and prepare the countermeasures necessary in case the AOSE Cyborgs then to go out of control."
"Mike: Alright, I leave things to you Allen."

(With Mike and Wukong then leaving headquarters and Allen making the necessary arrangements, next to their destination was Henry whom was with the Research Institute of Ancient Artifacts' China Branch. With numerous researchers, tomb adventurers and archeologists, Henry felt more in place with an institute like such.)

"Henry: So many archeologists like me.. These people must be true pros actually..."
"???: Henry Charles Williams!"

(Approaching Henry would be a wealthy elder gentlemen with a more northern American tone accent, wheeling himself around in a mobility scooter and is one of the China branch's top funding partners, Fletcher Odon. A well known supporter of the protests in protecting Superhumans from extinction but is also suffering from heart issues thus making him unable to be as enthusiastic but is in a great mood!)

"Fletcher Odon (Age: 83 | Investor of Ancient Artifacts): Goodness, every time I see you boy, you look more and more like your own father..! How is he these days..?"
"Henry: ..Mr. Odon, its great to see you again. And as usual, he doesn't reach out to me until I've surpassed him."
"Fletcher: Oh dear.. He's still refusing to speak with you..?"
"Henry: It hurts but I'm used to what my father does, he only wishes for me to truly surprise him.. and that I will."
"Fletcher: I have faith in your success, dear boy!"

(As Fletcher would then breathe into his oxygen mask, Henry would accompany Fletcher until he was then approached by more Archeologists such as him.)

"Kenyon Carter (Age: 41 | Prehistoric Archeologist | University Professor): Mr. Williams, it seems you've been invited as well."
"Henry: I was suppose to get an Invitation??"
"Kenyon: Hahaha!! Ah, just fooling you there. We're all here after receiving an anonymous invite."
"Sherman Leakey (Age: 36 | Underwater Archeologist): That we are, now for what purpose are we all here for..?"
"Henry: We might find out momentarily, the lights are going down."

(With the house lights dimmed and spotlights focused on the platform of the institute's assembly hall, walking onto the stage were three important foundation members of the Research Institute of Ancient Artifacts, the chairman, the China branch leader and an Egyptian associate affiliated with the institute as a whole.)

"Osborn Merrett (Age: 65 | R.I.A.A's Chairman | Investor of The G.F.R): Ladies and gentlemen, Archeologists, Researchers, all else from all across the globe, we are all gathered here on this wonderful evening in regarding to the number one artifact we've all waited for, the one final piece to our Egyptian collection... And after two hundred and seventy six years, its domain has finally reopened...!"

(With a projector screen rolling down behind the chairman, it then plays the slide, revealing an ancient artifact in Egypt, Cleopatra's Hathor Crown.)

"Osborn: Cleopatra's Hathor Crown...!!"

(With all within the hall cheering for the artifact and most were hype in anticipation, Osborn suddenly drops the smile and then was frowning.)

"Osborn: Unfortunately... Retrieving this very artifact will be impossible... To explain why, I will have our Egyptian associate here of the Egyptian Government explain further..."

(With the stage being handed to the associate, she would catch the eyes of the distracted with the swerve of her long brunette hair as she then begun to speak.)

"Amirah Seif (Age: 33 | Egyptian Government Associate | Leading Officer Of P.U.T.A.H): Ahem. As Mr. Merrett has stated, there is a reason to why this very artifact will become impossible to receive for the Research Institute of Ancient Artifacts. According to a recent alert, the government of Egypt has agreed to fully shutdown all permissions to enter the pyramids, catacombs or even the tombs."

(As many were confused to why that would be, a question was asked amidst the sea of confusion.)

"???: Is there a justifiable reason to why the government has taken this action?!"
"Amirah: ...Forgive me for my language here.. But. Some dumb asshole has decided to open the Forbidden Tomb within one of the three Giza Pyramids... and has awoken The Mummy."

(Fear suddenly sprung on nearly all faces as they heard what has left Amirah's mouth.)

"Amirah: ..To those who do not understand who this mummy specifically is, we've taken the time to have information given to us years ago."

(With Amirah then calling for the projector screen to return back into the ceiling, the projector was off as she'd clear her throat again, explaining the dangers about this specific mummy.)

"Amirah: This is no ordinary mummy. The Mummy is a Superhuman who has believed to have existed far back during the BCE era and has only been defeated once before being sealed away within that very tomb. The name of The Mummy is of a former king hailing from decades ago in ancient China, Chen Har-Hut Kuan. And according to recorded history, The Mummy is known for casting hexes and curses on any and all who steps near the Giza Pyramids if its coffin is opened. So while our forces are low, we have no intention to-"

"Henry: I'll fight it."

(With all eyes on Henry, he'd walk up towards the stage and repeats the words he's just spouted.)

"Henry: I will fight The Mummy."

(With many murmuring over Henry, few in the audience were amazed at his bravery.)

"Amirah: B-But, you're not properly fit for combat..!"
"Henry: Then give me two months, but I will fight him and reopen adventuring for us all. The more we wait and have The Mummy cause chaos, the less time we'll have to obtain the final item of Cleopatra herself!"
"Amirah: ..."
"Osborn: Mr. Williams, while we have no doubt in your skills as a fighter, The Mummy is an exceptionally powerful foe..!"
"Henry: I'll take my chances. Give me two months and I will ensure he's put back to sleep or killed."
"Female Archeologist: B-But what if you lose?!"
"Henry: I can ensure you all, me losing to a mummified king will never happen. Two. Months."

(With all then believing in Henry and eventually clapping and cheering for him, Amirah and Osborn were then shaking his hands as the news then spreads like wildfire on a livestream: "Indiana VS. The Mummy, Two Months!" And thus with half an hour passing, lastly to arrive at his destination was Daxton Hunter, returning to Hanying Academy as he was then speaking with the headmaster, Lai Qinggang.)

"Lai: Daxton, I hope the ride back here was smooth."
"Daxton: It was, but you needed me miss?"
"Lai: I did. Daxton, you've been challenged for Hanying Academy's Junior Championship."
"Daxton: ...Huh..?"
"Lai: After strong consideration, I've deemed you unready for that championship."
"Daxton: What..?! But my record..!"
"Lai: That doesn't change the fact you haven't first fought here since your entrance exam."
"Daxton: What about the group..?"
"Lai: Renzo is currently carrying a winning streak of twenty-three wins in a row. And Senri is actually one match away to facing our academy's Women's Champion."
"Daxton: Then what about-"
"Lai: Everest Hyun has already became the academy's newly crowned champion that he's requested, the Megastar Champion. While most of your friends already have achievements, you have none."
"Daxton: ...What do I have to do to become the Junior Champion..?"
"Lai: I've elected to place you into a tournament."

(Daxton would remember the word "tournament" and was suddenly reminded of what Death told him.)

"Daxton (Thinking): A tournament... Since that day what Death showed me, I needed to be careful on my choices. Hopefully things can't go wrong now... (Aloud): So.. A tournament?"
"Lai: Yes. And do not worry, it will be fair. You must defeat the Junior Champion's opponents of their choosing."
"Daxton: I understand, when does the fight take place?"
"Lai: Tuesday, October 1st."
"Daxton: So soon?!"
"Lai: Its not as soon as you think, since it's September 12th After all."
"Daxton: Well.. What about the Senior Champion? How come he hasn't challenged me?"
"Lai: That is out of question. While you have held two academy's major championship in both Kyudenki Academy and Chun-See-Yoon Academy, China has more stricter regulations when it comes to schools under the Global Fighter Bill. You must have a major feat amongst the academy or obtain a championship to be considered a challenger against the Senior Champion."
"Daxton: For a strict school, you actually honor your rules ma'am... I have to respect that."
"Lai: Thank you. I'd like for you to begin the training necessary before your match. For the time being, you're free to continue roaming around on campus grounds."
"Daxton: I understand, thank you headmistress."

(With Daxton then leaving the office, Henry leaving the Research Institute and Mike returning to the school, the three would eventually handle their own phone calls simultaneously.)

"Mike (Phone): Gregory, it's Michael."
"Gregory (Phone): Michael?! You normally don't call this line unless it urgent, what's the issue?"
"Mike: We've hit gold on the Beckham Family Murder. Call Wyatt and have him prepare to be transported to China, asap."
"Gregory: ...! Say no more, boy. It'll be done."
"Mike: Good and there's another thing I called for. Inform the Marines to do further investigation with the United States Government. It's something big we can't discuss over the phone but its huge."
"Gregory: I'm sending you a location where we can speak, meet me there in fifteen."

(With Mike driving his truck to the location sent by Gregory, the two would then hang up as Henry was then on the phone as he was watching the sunset, speaking with the very woman he met back in Japan.)

"Henry (Phone): Hey.. It's been too long. I'll make this short and sweet, how's about another race?"
"Neriah Dalmana (Phone) (Age: 26 | Maid & Head Archeologist Of The R.I.A.A): Indiana?! Its so great to hear from you again, I thought you forgot my number!"
"Henry: Well, I'd never forget my rival."
"Neriah: Heheh! And another race? Sounds lovely, what's the target?"
"Henry: In two months, I'll be heading to Egypt to claim the final artifact of Cleopatra. Only problem is, some idiot in Egypt awoken The Mummy so while I'm handling him, I can't go after the artifact alone."
"Neriah: You had me at The Mummy's awakening, I'm so down for another race."
"Henry: Perfect, I'll call you back in two months."

(With Daxton now the last person on the phone, he was speaking with Tashiro whom was taking a break from training.)

"Daxton (Phone): Tashiro, we got confirmation of my next fight."
"Tashiro (Phone): Already?! When is it?"
"Daxton: October 1st on Tuesday."
"Tashiro: We'll have to buckle down on your training expeditiously until the event."
"Daxton: Its not just any fight, its the Junior Championship."
"Tashiro: ...! Then we'll have to prepare you for good..!"
"Daxton: This won't be easy for me."

(Henry would repeat the same words Daxton then says.)

"Henry: This won't be easy for us."

(Following the two would be Mike repeating the same words as well.)

"Mike: This won't be easy for the family."

(The three would then speak together towards the final sentences.)

"Daxton: With your help, I will win and no matter the challenge-"
"Henry: -We'll have to work together because friends or rivals, family or-"
"Mike: -Not, this is a clear warning brought to us all."

(Simultaneously, they'd all three finish their sentence together.)

"Daxton, Henry & Mike: We're going to wipe out any and all bastards in our path!"

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