บท 74: Loyalty and Oaths
Black Bolt, Medusa, Maximus (Black Bolt's brother) and a couple of other adult Inhumans followed Avengers inside the mission brief room.
They all took a seat around a huge center table where large monitors were placed in the center.
Phil sat at his seat and ordered Martha.
"Martha, bring me the current scan of the moon. I need live pictures."
The monitors at the center took some time before they started showing a live feed of the moon. Because of the destruction of the dome at the moon that kept the inhuman hidden from prying eyes, all the pictures were clear and detailed.
One could see a lot of floating dead bodies along with some strange plants and then a lot of debris around the ruins of a city.
"I assume when you said your kingdom was attacked, you meant moon. After all, it is the only place that suffered any serious attack in the last 24 hrs. And I think I am right.
First, I would like to say I am sorry for your loss. Loss of any friend or family is irreparable and trust me I would rather have a debate than a battle."
Phil started the conversation by speaking first. His words did reveal a lot of information about Inhuman group and Fury and other Avengers were stunned to know that their guests came directly from the moon.
Medusa after taking a deep look at the screen spoke "Thank you. Yes, our kingdom, our great city was on Moon and those people, those people trusted us to protect them, and we failed them. You can never imagine the pain we felt when we had to abandon them.
I also don't want a new battle. My people, as you can see, are just a bunch of kids and teenagers. They are the future of my kind. I don't want to put them in a situation where their lives are in a danger again.
I am sorry for my tone earlier, but I hope you understand this is also our first diplomatic meeting."
Master Mordo who saw the situation had mellowed down a lot and felt his presence was no longer necessary, so he decided to take a break. He just wanted to go to Kamar Taj and catch the latest episode of X-Files. That was the main priority and yes sleep and some pizza. But first, X-Files.
"Right, I need to check some anomaly. Some demons from the dark dimension are trying to break into our world and I need to assist other masters. Do update me on the progress here."
Master Mordo without giving anyone any chance to stop him, made the portal and ran from this meeting. Anyway, the new guests were not a threat to this world, and he was dead tired.
Watching Master Mordo leaving hurriedly, Phil just shook his head. Please, he had been to Kamar Taj, and he knew the habits of the new Sorcerer Supreme. Someone who loves to follow rules, follow the natural order and most importantly someone who has not given up on the material side of the world like the Ancient One.
This was the only thing that he liked more in Master Mordo. Anyone who is alive for hundreds of years and watched human conflicts would get tired and develop a detached feeling toward the general populace.
This was the core of the problem with the Ancient One. Master Mordo thankfully was not someone who wishes to live beyond his natural time and had no issues in helping humanity with their troubles in time of need.
"Well, now I just hope you can answer a few of my questions before we decided on your situation. If you don't mind, I want your king to answer truthfully." Phil decided to bring the meeting back to the point and focused on Black Bolt.
Medusa, Crystal or even Maximus. All these characters together were not as strong or dangerous as one Black Bolt. So, he focused his attention on him.
Listening to these words, Fury followed the eye movement of Phil and raised his left eyebrow and looked at the dude in black who had this stone face and always stayed close to the Queen Red Hair.
"So, you are the King? Funny, no one spoke about the king." Fury felt his eyes twitching at this moment. Bastards! We invited you inside our base, can't you fucking speak?!
Black Bolt was momentarily flustered but then getting his composure back, he made some hand signs to Medusa.
Before Medusa could speak, Martha scanned these signs and translated the words for the meeting.
"Say, I am sorry, but my ability has taken my voice. Keep the secret of my power for now!" Martha translated word by word from Black Bolt and this put the Royal family in Panic.
Black Bolt could not believe that his thoughts were revealed so openly, and Medusa felt like a fool in front of others.
"Right, now let me guess. And I am taking a wild guess here. Since you are the king, you must be powerful. You say your powers have taken your voice, but it is your voice that is the source of your power, right?"
Phil stood up from his seat and walked in the circle around the chairs and moved closer and closer to Black Bolt.
Without waiting for their response if there was any, Phil continues to lead the meeting.
"Now, the second thing, your kingdom was attacked and then our planet. In that order. That confirms that the Kree Aliens that attacked our planet, were targeting you or more specifically your kind. So, if your kind is alive, they will continue to hunt you down. So, why should we help you?
Third and finally, the most important point, this is our base. Our home. You were once a Royal family and rulers of Inhumans. But here while there is no king; I am the closest thing to it. I bought most of these people here and from a small, militarized team, this has become a small community.
No one is above others. No one decides anything without consulting others. Now, in future, when there will be trouble and trust me, there will be trouble, between our group and your group, who will follow who?
Will your Inhumans follow my orders or wait for your orders?
Will they accept punishment from us or when these kids grow up, will start a rebellion or a battle for their own independence?"
Listening to questions coming from Phil one after another, the meeting was plunged into silence.
Fury and the rest of the Avengers had no issue with what Phil had said. Yes, even though all Avengers live a very independent lifestyle, they all knew, the team was formed by the physical, financial, and intellectual investment of one Ryan Phillip.
Phil found them, convinced them and then gave them a purpose. He made promises and fulfilled those promises. Fury may be operations head but if there is someone like a director of this team, it is Phil.
Black Bolt listened to Phil and looked at the faces of everyone in the meeting thought for a few minutes. He measured his pros and cons and then made a decision.
"I can make an oath. An oath of a king. I and my people will follow your orders if you treat them impartially and do not endanger them. As long as you treat the Inhuman kids as your own kids, you will have my undying loyalty."
Black Bolt made the hand signs and Martha translated them word by word.
Medusa wanted to object to her husband but before she could say anything, she felt one hand Maximus holding her hand.
Maximus, for once, agreed with his brother. They were outnumbered and on the run. The only way they can protect whatever the people they have is by being loyal to others.
Besides, if these people won't treat Inhumans in a better way, then he knew his silent and peace-loving brother, will bring the wrath of the King of Inhumans on them.
"Very well. I think that settles most of it. I, Ryan Phillip or Phil, take an oath to treat Inhumans in a fair and just manner and give them the same life as others. I won't intentionally harm them or ignore their needs. These kids will be like my kids and your people will be like my people."
Phil jumped on the scene and made an impromptu oath to secure the new friendship and loyalty of the Inhuman group.
He already made plans inside his head for a grand scheme, and he needed these Inhumans to pull the biggest scam on the planet.
"Very well. It was all very … touching and I even feel emotional but how about we settle for the night and then meet tomorrow to share our information. I need to know a few things and I think you would like to have a tour of this place if you are going to stay here."
Fury ended the meeting by saying these words and leaving the room.
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