World Domination: part 2 (chapter 119)
A Tier 7 permanent boost that increased his cognitive function, basically made him smarter, that was what he needed because he was going to attack the most powerful nation in the world, Wakanda, since it was the last thing standing in his way since he practically had the world in his pocket. After lifting everything up, Henry then activated one of his skills, causing all the essences to gather and mix together, forming an extremely powerful essence. But he didn't look at its status panel as this essence was for an extremely hard but precious and very important project, a project with the title [Magnum Opus]. After he collected everything, he turned to a floating sphere, which put a rare smile on his face, "The Golden Library, my library," he thought as he looked at its status panel for the thousandth time.
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Henry then walked away, separating a single miniature sphere from the golden library, which he then used to initiate a video call with the President of the United States, who had been given a miniature Golden Sphere or miniature golden library by Henry. The President, Matthew Ellis, the 45th President of the United States, kneeled towards Henry, who said, "Matthew." as several more miniature sphere appeeared.
Henry stood in the center of a vast, dimly lit chamber, the air thick with the hum of technology and power. Surrounding him were dozens of miniature spheres, each projecting a holographic image of the most influential people on Earth. they were presidents, kings, mafia bosses, warlords, powerful magicians, and superpowered beings. Some had been heroes, others villains, but now they all shared one thing in common: unwavering loyalty to Henry, and you guessed it, they were all mind-controlled by him using potions.
The room itself was stark, with walls lined with intricate circuits that pulsed faintly, reflecting the sheer magnitude of power concentrated in this one place. The floor beneath Henry's feet was a dark, polished metal that absorbed the light from the holographic projections, casting him in a faint, almost ominous glow.
The first to speak was the President of the United States, Matthew Ellis. His image flickered for a moment before stabilizing, revealing a man who once held the most powerful position in the world, now reduced to a mere subordinate.
"Master," Ellis began, his tone laced with a reverence that belied his former status, "as you commanded, we've scoured the country for rare materials. Our agents have secured a significant cache of vibranium from hidden sources, along with several experimental alloys developed in secret labs. We've also seized ancient relics from private collections—artifacts believed to possess latent magical properties."
Henry nodded slightly, acknowledging the report without a word. His eyes shifted to the next sphere, where the King of Norway, a man of noble bearing, awaited his turn to speak. "Sire," the king said, bowing his head, "I've ensured the transfer of all known Asgardian artifacts left behind in our realm. These include enchanted weapons, ancient runestones, and even a fragment of Bifrost energy. They are being delivered to your specified location as we speak."
From another sphere, the leader of a notorious cartel in South America spoke next. His voice was gruff, but there was a clear undercurrent of fear. "We've taken control of the black markets, ensuring every rare gem, mystical item, and arcane book finds its way to you, Lord Henry. We've even captured a few rogue sorcerers who were operating outside your influence. They're ready for your... judgment."
Henry's gaze moved from one sphere to the next, each leader providing similar reports—ancient tomes, powerful relics, hidden caches of rare metals, and even entire libraries of forbidden knowledge. Each item, each artifact, was a piece in the grand design Henry was constructing, though none of them truly understood its purpose.
Then, the President of Kenya, a tall, dignified man with a cautious air, spoke up. His voice was steady, but there was a clear tension in his words. "Master, as per your orders, we've intensified our efforts to gather anything related to Wakanda. We've obtained a few smuggled pieces of vibranium, and our spies have reported on some of their technological advancements. However, there is something you should be aware of."
Henry's eyes narrowed slightly, a barely perceptible movement that signaled his interest. The room seemed to grow colder as the President of Kenya continued. "Wakanda appears to be preparing for war," he said, his tone grave. "Their movements are subtle, but they're consolidating their forces. We've intercepted communications indicating that they are aware of some of our activities, and they seem to be preparing for an external threat. They've increased security around their borders, and their leaders have been unusually quiet in international circles. They may suspect something." A silence fell over the room as Henry processed this information. The tension among the holographic figures was palpable, each of them waiting for Henry's reaction. He remained still, his expression unreadable, before he finally spoke, his voice low and measured.
"Wakanda has always been a thorn in my side," Henry said, his tone calm but laced with a cold edge. "Their arrogance will be their downfall. Continue gathering intelligence on them. I want every detail of their preparations, every weakness in their defenses. And when the time comes, i will strike." The President of Kenya bowed his head deeply, acknowledging the command. "As you wish, Master. We will not fail you."
Henry turned his attention back to the rest of the assembled leaders. "You've all done well in your tasks. But remember, this is just the beginning. I will have everything I need to reshape this world in my image. Do not disappoint me." A chorus of affirmations followed, each leader pledging their unwavering loyalty and dedication to Henry's cause. The spheres flickered as the holograms began to dissipate, leaving Henry alone in the vast chamber once more.
He stood there for a moment, contemplating the reports, his mind already several steps ahead, planning the next phase of his grand design. With Wakanda on high alert, the challenge would be greater—but not insurmountable. After all, he had conquered the minds of the world's most powerful leaders. Wakanda would fall, just like the rest. "But before that, I need to take care of them," he thought as a miniature golden sphere in front of him displayed images of several figures. "The Eternals," he mused as he pulled all the information he could from the Golden Library. "These guys are basically the Greek gods. From what I can understand, they are effectively immortal and have been present throughout human history," he pondered as he then checked what he had gleaned from his vision.
His vision revealed that some of the Eternals were about to be killed by a Deviant, that Deviant being Kro. The Deviants were another hidden race of mindless creatures that had been at war with the Eternals, well all except kro was mindless "Kro, like all Deviants, has the basic ability to absorb the powers of anything he kills, which is a very powerful ability that needs to be present in Project Null in case that power is used on me," he thought to himself as he then saw a hologram showing a vision where Kro and his underlings would emerge from their long and icy imprisonment and kill two of the Eternals. "Good thing they're all separated," he sighed as he prepared to deal with the first of the Eternals and the weakest one of the bunch.
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A/N: Conquering Earth's leaders—well, some of them was easy. Now, all that's left are those two. Unfortunately, I won't be able to cover all TV shows (but I will do that in the Marvel God of Psionic fanfic, which might be the next after the Universal Forger fanfic). After hearing that The Legend of Vox Machina Season 3 was coming next month, I resumed an old fanfic of mine set in that universe, about a reincarnator with a rune system. It's just something I write when I'm bored.
PS: I recently started watching the Sherlock Holmes TV show, the recent one starring Dr. Strange and the colonizer (I know that's not their names), and I might have to rewatch it. Who knows? I might get some tips and tricks on how to write a good smart character.