This was the final day of the preparation. This day even though the working efficiency was raised to the utmost limit. But neither the head nor Jay had any task for today.
Not because they had cleared all of them beforehand. But today the King wanted everyone to get some rest before departing. Jay's plan was to sleep for the entire day. But his body ached after sleeping for more than 8 hour.
Jay had taken another skill to sleep efficiently. Having a full night sleep in less than 8 hour. While also feeling refreshed
So he just tossed and turned until he woke up.
A sunny day with flower blooming all over the capital city.
Cars flying through the skies, Magic being used and displayed in all of its glory. But there are not many who could enjoy just joyous day.
According the the reports about 77% of the capital is working overtime. Be it making food and preservatives. Part time workers working overtime to prepare stocks of food and freeze dry them. Economist racking their brains on how to sustain the economy. The government handing out incentives like water.
Stock market declining at the rate of which gravity drags a person down to earth. The old are being tended by robots. While the real humans work. Many companies which have nothing to war are helping out other companies and reducing their workload. Such that they themselves earn profit in the name of tax exemptions.
And while all of this is going on . The King of the capital was basking in the sunlight sipping juice. While Phoenix trained his strength even though his master had told them to take it easy. Roy was trying to find out about Vania Frost and her family history.
Despite being prohibited from meeting. Roy asked for a special exemption. And the King didn't decline but asked for a special exemption in return.
Roy :
Sir, please allow this and let me meet her for once.
King :
Indeed, you are my dearest disciple after all. Why won't I let you meet her. But I have a condition, forgive and forget. Ever read the religious book.
Vania Frost was bought to an interrogation cell along with other prisoners whose skills are considered to be viable and useful by the capital. Only Vania was in good clothes rest of the prisoners were wearing uniform covered with bright colour's which would make them easier to spot. They also added glowing colour's which make the prisoners easy to spot hiding in dark areas.
The warden of the prison a man with huge dominant behaviour built over a long period of oppression over the inmates of th prison. Alongside him was a lawyer whose clothes were hiding a metal plate in case of attacks from the prisoners.
Warden:
Listen you in grates. The capital have finally decided to do something that I absolutely despise granting you the chance to earn your freedom. So you despicable take the offer before I make you p-
The Lawyer stopped the warden from threatening the inmates into submission. He slowly whispered in the wardens ear.
Lawyer:
You cannot force them into submission. It will make the government look like an authoritarian. Let me handle this.
The Lawyer non chalantly began his talk.
Lawyer:
Rejoice, people, the government has selected you for a special Programme . A chance to earn your freedom. Imagine breathing the fresh natural air outside of the confines of this prison. It sounds good doesn't it.
Their expressions barely changed but deep inside they agreed with the lawyer.
Lawyer:
But you know freedom always comes at a cost. The government wants your absolute participation and loyalty during the war. And once the war is over, you prison sentence will be exempted. No matter how long your sentence is and whatever crimes you may have committed.
Lawyer:
Or you also have the option to stay in this prison for the rest of your sentence. But assuming most of you have life sentences. That might be the last time you ever leave prison with monetary compensation.
Layer:
If you have any doubts you can ask directly. Within 2 seconds.
One prisoner spoke up:
Prisoner 7311:
How much compensation are we going to get.
Lawyer:
compensation will provided on the basis of performance. Do better then you might be able to afford a house in the capital. Medical charges will also be covered. You shall receive fulfilling amount of food and water and a temporary shelter to stay.
Prisoner 10294:
I know the likes of your kind. You hide the truth behind that smiling facade of yours. What's that your not telling.
Lawyer;
I spoke what is exactly written in your contracts. If there is any more doubt you can refer the contacts.
Lawyer:
Now one by one sit on this desk turn by turn and read the mana oath contract. If you have any questions I'm here for you.
Vania asked the lawyer a question.
Vania:
I'm being restrained here against my will. I have been living peacefully in the mountains without breaking any law and disturbing anyone.
Lawyer:
Mrs. Vania Frost, we are aware about your special situation. That's why for you especially tyhre contract has been adjusted accordingly. Please read your contract on your turn.
For some terms might differ from other contracts.
Vania tried to use magic while staring at the lawyer but the room lacked any mana and her mana was being forcefully beinf sucked out by her special restraints.
Lawyer:
I shall take your names come onto the desk and sign the contract. First is prisoner no 9211. Hey I remember you, how did you go from being the taxi driver to murderer.
Well personal talks aside read the contracts carefully.
The contract held the following contents.
The partipant will willingly in his own volition and without being any influence of any drugs or hypnotic, sedative or alcohol is of sane mind.
On the next page
The participant will be drafted into the upcoming war and shall willingly fight the godly forces until death, retirement or critical medical injury.
The participant shall obey every order issued by the authority and shall show absolute loyalty to the foundation.
Monetary compensation shall be distributed on the basis of individual performance.
In the casethe participant defect to the opposing faction or tries to escape the conflict or intentionally/unintentionally sabotaging the foundation. Their hearts and brain shall explode due to the runes artificially implanted during the signing of the contract.
These were the main points of the contract. While Vania's contract differed from the other quite a bit.
It included some special clauses
Vania Frost shal not divulge any state secrets. She shall not take any orders from her ancestor Roy Williams. This clause shall be exempted in dire situations
She shall not meet Roy Williams without prior permission.
Vania Frost cannot demand any special treatment from the authority during the war.
There were few clauses which were special in only Vania's contract and she was reluctant at first but then she eventually signed the contract and earned her freedom.
The media which was first given free reign and given permission to spread propaganda was now taken entirely in the hands of the authoritative government. And this day these mass contracts were signed even from the ones who have the ability ti fight.
Many ministers sons and family members who could fight well were forcibly drafted without their permission. Their families were outraged and raised their voices on the street spewing anti-propoganda.
But instead of receiving sympathy. The public was overjoyed as the privileged was also receiving fair treatment as the commoners.
Researchers were exempted from participating in the war since their aid was absolutely needed in the war and in the advancement of magic and science.
That day the city of dreams was slowly turning into the city of the silent. Repressing their voices thay silently hoped for the safe return of their family.
For the public is always fear and war mongering at first.
Many supporting the decision of war but when war came to their doorstep they tried to hide themselves away from the severe reality.
Many tried to flee the city overnight but all the exits had been barred and defended by the the android robots with high tech surveillance and detection devices et up. Making it almost improbable to escape the city.
Children and adolescent were exempted from drafting. In order to preserve the future generations.
Finally, Jay found himself at the headquarters demanding answers from the King himself.
Jay:
Master, please stop this madness.
King was silently contemplating in his mind and mulling over his decision. For today he is going against many of the principles he had set for himself. But the situation has bought him to such lengths.
King:
I believe that I was clear that day when I said I will do anything. If we lose tommorow then we shall lose everything. And I am having a feeling that it is not going to en even after this too.
Jay:
Master, you are making harsh decisions in your paranoia. Please keep your mind clear.
The King took a deep breath and he turned towards his windows as he saw the always hustling bustling streets of the city now empty. For the people we're not fearing God but the King himself now.
King;
It's too late Jay I cannot turn back now. But I shall try my best to not use any innocent civilian soldiers duringg the war. You have my promise.
jay;
I liked your decision to draft the sons of the upper class. that's a peak move right there.
King:
Jay are you finished with all your preparations.
Jay smugly replied to the King.
Jay:
I have for a while now.
King:
Good, we shall head out tommorow morning. Get as much rest as you can now.
And with this the final drew to a close. Finally it was time for the Divine War to being.