Chapter 89: Fateful Meeting

A collision between two ships carrying oil and other chemicals happened in the North Atlantic Ocean.

Suddenly, it all leaked into the ocean and turned the water a horribly black color.

"What should we do?"

Kara asked, already eager to find a quick solution to this problem.

"Lift the tanker, and I'll return everything back into it and seal the breach."

I told her.

It had been about three hours since our meeting... when she had been spying on me while having sex with Lena and Shinoa.

Now Cortana informed me that two supertankers had somehow collided with each other... that could lead to very bad consequences.

Especially about Atlantis.

Kara nodded and dove into the water, immediately hitting the bottom of the ship and starting to lift it.

I began to regain all the power lost when the ship and the hole were above the water.

I then used alchemy to fix the hole.

After that, Kara carefully lowered the ship and flew up to me.

"I... I see people there... swimming underwater quickly, and some of them look very strange."

Kara told me, staring into the water.

"They're underwater inhabitants. I told you about Atlantis."

I shrugged.

"... So there's an underwater city somewhere there?"

Kara began to look more actively into the depths of the water.

I had already managed to fix another tanker.

Luckily, no one was hurt.

"Yes, somewhere there's Atlantis and a few other underwater cities."

I nodded while shifting my gaze into the water and saw "people" swimming hundreds of meters underwater.

I also noticed bright red hair and a fairly attractive girl figure.

"Let's go. I'll introduce you to Gotham's heroine... She calls herself 'Deadly Scythe'... Just call her Shinoa."

We headed towards Shinoa.

During our conversation, we discussed the topic of heroism with her, especially the part where Kara often felt bored.

She was already close with her cousin's family, but it wasn't easy for her to tell if they were really her parents after seeing her real ones so recently.

Therefore, she found relief in her new abilities to avoid daily depression.

She learned more than the average high school student in her first month on Earth, but she hadn't gone to college yet because she didn't think it would help her.

During our talk, I informed her about Shinoa which she had seen naked.

Kara had an idea of who she was because of her activities in Gotham, and she was not against getting to know her.

After all, she didn't have any friends her age.

We went to Metropolis because Shinoa was still there.

She had her own room on the upper floors of the main LuthorCorp building.

"Shinoa, meet Kara."

We entered the room through an open window.

"Oh, Administrator-kun found and captured another beauty?"

Shinoa turned to us who had been examining herself in the mirror before.

She was trying to get used to the changes in her appearance as she now looked more like her sister.

"Kara, let me introduce you to Gotham's heroine... You may have heard about her deeds in that little city."

I said.

"Yes... stopping drug cartels and beating up various criminals."

Kara nodded.

"Hello, I'm Kara. Lately, they've been calling me Supergirl..."

"Yeah, I can see you're super..."

Shinoa's gaze ran over Kara's figure, causing her to instinctively shrink.

"I'm Shinoa Hiragi, but just call me by my name. I don't like my last name... but maybe I should become Shinoa Luthor?"

Shinoa's gaze became cunningly expectant.

"Do you want to stir up another wave about my last name? Girls have fun. I need to visit Zatanna."

I said goodbye to them.

Shinoa clearly had something on her mind, but by her gaze directed at Kara... unlikely to be anything serious.

The meeting with Zatanna was pretty casual.

She wasn't really busy, but she tried to focus on her "tricks" during her shows and didn't notice me immediately.

Zatanna widened her eyes wide when she saw me, and I could tell she was happy to see me.

"You're back."

Zatanna stated this while approaching me.

We were now in the dressing room behind the stage.

"You've been gone for a whole week..."

"I know. Lena has already nagged me about it. I'll try not to disappear for so long anymore. So anything new?"

I asked.

"Not much."

Zatanna shook her head somewhat uncertainly.

"But, honestly, I had a strange feeling this morning..."

After these words, Zatanna and I turned towards the currently empty space.

However, it lit up immediately, and an Egyptian Ankh symbol appeared. This seemed to expand the space, and Doctor Fate appeared.

"... I guess that's what I was feeling..."

Zatanma tensed up.

After all, the appearing sorcerer was not just an Archmage but also the Lord of Order.

The Lord of Order is the spirit of Nabu, but the point is that this spirit is possessed in the Helmet of Fate... and it can also control its wearer but it depends on the will of the wearer.

After reading many very rare books, I could say that the version where the Lords of Order tried to force Hecate to give them magic might have been quite real.

Although it is also possible that all of them appeared... anyway, it's better not to trust them.

The Order may protect the world from chaos, but it can also cause inactivity.

"Anthony Luthor and Zatanna Zatara, I have come to warn you."

Doctor Fate's voice as a newcomer resounded.

"I have seen many battles in the future and many changes, but you are there often. The time of change for the entire Earth and possibly the universe is coming soon."

"This... isn't exactly something new."

I couldn't help but say.

After that, Doctor Fate looked directly at me, and I could feel... at the moment, it was definitely not wise to fight him without necessity.

The power of the Helmet of Fate was indeed immense.

"You... may become the next Doctor Fate in the future if you are suitable."

Doctor Fate said.

"Thank you, but I'd rather decline this dubious destiny,"

I replied by raising my hands to show that I definitely didn't need it.

"Sometimes the situation may leave no choice. I have warned you."

He disappeared as suddenly as he had appeared, leaving the Ankh symbol hovering in the air for a few more seconds.

"First Madame Xanadu, now Doctor Fate himself... what are we getting ourselves into?"

Zatanna asked aloud, sighing heavily.

"Apparently something is not very good news with their predictions and threats to make the next bearers of the golden bucket..."

 I remarked.

"It's actually a very powerful magical artifact."

Zatanna corrected me.

"But you're right, I don't like any of this... Are you coming with me?"

Zatanna asked, instantly changing her mood.

"Yes, yes, we should read something about the spirit of Nabu. Hopefully, your father has some information about him."

...

Nabu turned out to be a very ancient being and was born during the battles between order and chaos in the early days of the formation of this Universe.

At different times on Earth, he was considered a god, even in Egypt itself, and he killed a god who brought death and destruction.

For some reason, Nabu decided to seal himself into an object which is the Helmet of Fate that he created himself.

In addition to the Helmet, he also infused his power into the Amulet of Anubis and the Cloak of Fate, all three artifacts ultimately giving the power of the Lord of Order... who possesses an enormous amount of knowledge.

 It's just not guaranteed that the Spirit of Nabu will want to share it with everyone at least not with everyone.

Currently, Kent Nelson is the bearer of the Lord of Order's power, and Nabu most likely hasn't changed his bearer yet.

But his words about me potentially becoming his next bearer... I didn't like that.

While pondering this while sitting in Shadowcrest, I noticed a message in the chat.

We've already been able to talk to each other here since we returned from our trips, and we can confirm that we returned without any problems.

Hermione Granger: I almost destroyed the Room of Requirement...

Erina Nakiri: You just returned recently, and you're already there?..

Hermione Granger: I just wanted to test my increased powers... and put more magic into a regular Bombarda spell... Who knew the explosion would be SO powerful.

Hermione Granger: "Sent a Photo"

Rias Gremory: Phew, someone definitely overdid it... I have some... issues too. I've been away for too long, and it hasn't gone unnoticed.

Anthony (Administrator): Nothing serious?

Rias Gremory: No, I just need to explain things to my brother... Grayfia came at the wrong time and found out about my absence. My brother immediately made a fuss, and I arrived right amid the chaos.

Hermione Granger: That... must be troublesome.

Rias Gremory: It was nothing like that. I just needed a better plan... I just hoped Grayfia wouldn't come, but she did.

"Rias as always..."

I rolled my eyes.

She's not at all stupid but she often relies on luck.

It's been a month since I returned to my world with Shinoa.

The business has been slowly moving ahead in many areas during this time.

Lena and I have visited Gotham several times, where we talked to the mayor and the prosecutor, with whom I was already acquainted.

Harvey Dent and Commissioner Gordon have been trying to fix the situation in their city.

They gladly accepted the proposal to arm the police with the latest equipment.

In the news, they talk about Harvey as the "Apollo" of Gotham who is a daytime knight who strives to fight all the dirt and corruption.

As for Batman, he has been called the Dark Knight of Gotham more than once... even Shinoa has been given the official name The Night Huntress.

She didn't like it much, but what could she do?

She isn't much better either...

The GCPD has become much more dangerous for criminals, and they can now get into pretty hot situations without fear of getting shot.

The bullets may hit, but it won't make much difference.

In the first week in Gotham, the percentage of crimes solved increased while the percentage of injured or dead police officers sharply decreased... and this is just the beginning.

It looks like some people didn't like it very much...

An acquaintance landed on the roof of Metropolis as I left the main building and began going down the alley to get to the Engineering Department.

It wasn't Supergirl or Shinoa...

"Miranda Tate?"

 I raised an eyebrow at her dramatic appearance.

"You know, falling from such a height isn't very good for your knees and legs in general."

I remarked.

She herself was dressed quite... sexy. She arrived in her tight leather suit.

"You're in danger."

Miranda declared it immediately.

"Well, hello to you too."

I sighed.

"What is it this time? Aliens? Gods? Virus? Terrorist?"

"... you were ordered by a professional."

Miranda said

"And why are you telling me all this?"

 I tilted my head slightly while stepping towards her.

"Don't pretend you're an ordinary person. You could fight one of the best hand-to-hand combatants in the world."

Miranda crossed her arms under her chest, slightly irritated.

"I'm paying you for your help last time."

"That kidnapping? So it was real? I already checked you, and there is no Miranda Tate... or rather the documents are fake, and anyone who looks into it will easily find out. You were responsible for planning that attack by the crazy Asian girl. Alright, so who wants my head this time?"

"… influential people in Gotham."

Miranda replied, still ignoring the part about the "crazy Asian girl," but she seemed to like those words.

"The Court of Owls?"

I asked, and her eyes widened, but she quickly regained her composure.

"It seems worth dealing with these wealthy little people who think they're something special. They don't like that I'm trying to help the city."

"They are very dangerous and untouchable even in the city... for those I work for."

"So they picked the wrong fight. Well, alright, Miranda even that's not your real name, thanks for the information. I'll handle the rest myself."

I walked and left her confused behind.

She seemed to expect something else as she immediately headed after me across the rooftops.

"Do you need anything else?"

I asked without turning around.

"My drone tracked you, so you don't have to hide..."

A drone that had previously been in invisible mode appeared in the air next to her.

"Technology..."

Miranda said it irritably, but she found herself next to me with approval.

We were already at the exit from the alley.

"I want to help so that I don't owe anyone anything for sure."

"You look like some spy from the movies in that outfit."

I examined her more closely.

"And you say you don't want to be indebted? Are there really no second or even third bottoms here?"

"A girl should have her mystery."

Miranda smirked at me a little arrogantly while looking me straight in the eyes.

"I hope there's no surprise from Thailand in your pants..."

I whispered quietly.

I went out to think, and I also learned about an imminent attack.

I think it's time for the "Night Huntress" and me to take a stroll to the Court of Owls.

 Cortana has already found some of them.

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