Strongest Necromancer System Chapter 817: Containment Protocol

’ I’ll shadow her for the moment and put the Monarch Guild on standby. Should her claims ring true, the guild members will be prepared to greet Jason upon his arrival. Conversely, if she proves to be an adversary, the guild will be close enough to intervene.’

While Juliet stepped aside to make her call, Mira and Stella continued their conversation. Stella informed Mira that the prince’s apartment arrangements were complete and that she would also handle the cooking duties.

Mira expressed surprise at this, unable to comprehend where Jason had encountered a woman like Stella! Could she be one of the individuals Jason had met during his travels? Mira tried to reassure Stella that she needn’t bother with such tasks, but was taken aback when Stella insisted! Stella explained that as a servant of the Marc household, it was her duty to manage these affairs! She could not stand idly by while the King’s wife undertook the labor! Mira let out a soft chuckle at Stella’s earnest declaration and offered to assist her in the kitchen. Stella’s eyes brightened, and she eagerly led the way to the kitchen as Mira inquired.

"So, how did you come to know Jason? I presume you are not from Earth?"

Stella’s countenance radiated with pride upon hearing the question, and as she followed Mira towards the rear of the residence, she began to recount the story of how she first met Jason.

...

Although the atmosphere within the Marc household was suffused with festivity and anticipation, the global situation presented a starkly different picture! News of Jason’s imminent return to Earth was at that very moment disseminating like wildfire across prominent news outlets, guilds, and organizations worldwide!

At the American headquarters of Gaia, Fredrica, the head of operations, was engrossed in a meeting when her associate’s call came through! Initially, a frown creased Fredrica’s brow upon answering, but as she absorbed the information, her expression shifted rapidly from annoyance to disbelief, culminating in a look of sheer panic by the call's end. She swiftly declared the meeting adjourned to those present.

"Connect me to Director Cersei immediately!"

Fredrica dashed through the corridor, fumbling with her coat as she barked the order, prompting one of her assistants to quickly initiate the call! Fredrica found it difficult to believe that Jason was already en route back to Earth! They had absolutely no time to prepare! Fredrica had been privy to accounts of Jason’s exploits across the Primordial Expanse, shared by numerous interworld travelers who had visited their realm. Gaia had continued its efforts to intercept these travelers, and Cersei prioritized their interrogation to ascertain Jason’s objectives. However, certain revelations about Jason over the preceding months defied easy comprehension! Tales of Jason liberating planets from subjugation and vanquishing colossal beasts capable of annihilating entire worlds! The sheer incredulity of these narratives led Fredrica to suspect the travelers were fabricating their stories!

Yet, Fredrica harbored a nagging certainty that they were not deceitful! All interworld travelers recounted identical tales of Jason’s deeds. If Fredrica were to lend credence to their accounts, it implied that Jason was no longer the same SSS Rank individual who had departed their world mere months ago. Jason had transformed into something entirely new. Something beyond their current understanding! It was imperative to implement stringent precautions before sanctioning the return of such a being to Earth!

"Ma’am! Director Cersei is on the line!"

The assistant handed Fredrica the phone, and Fredrica seized it, calling out urgently!

"Sir, this is Fredrica. Have you received the news?"

[Yes, I have. It just reached my desk. Frankly, it is quite startling, though I suppose such an event was inevitable. Fredrica, initiate the containment protocol. Ensure a complete media blackout and prevent any superhuman interaction with Jason Marc. Do not provoke him, nor should you restrict his movements. However, in his current state, the mere ambient mana he emanates could pose a threat to those nearby. Therefore, until we ascertain his magical readings and confirm his safety, the public must be kept at a distance. I am finalizing a contract in Russia and will reach America within five minutes.]

"Yes, sir!"

Fredrica responded promptly, and as the call concluded, she burst into a vast courtyard where an array of helicopters and vehicles awaited, accompanied by thousands of Gaia agents. Fredrica’s voice boomed out!

"I require every agent grounded this instant! This is not a drill! Jason Marc is set to return, and we are enacting the Containment Protocol! Ensure no civilian makes contact! Keep the journalists at bay and block any SMD interference! Do not impede his progress and make certain you maintain a safe distance at all times! Move out, now!"

"YES, MA’AM!"

Every agent present saluted before they rapidly commenced moving towards their vehicles to execute their directives! The agents were attired in complete armored kits, featuring magically fortified Kevlar ensembles with sturdy boots and robust helmets! Every single thread of their attire had been meticulously crafted to repel excessive mana from permeating their bodies, and this specialized gear was designed to mitigate the impact of Jason's mana on any agent operating in close proximity to him! Anyone observing the agents at that moment would surmise they were mobilizing for a full-scale war, never suspecting their extensive preparation was solely for establishing a perimeter around a single individual!

Fredrica swiftly donned a pair of gloves as she proceeded towards her helicopter, clasping her hands together and sensing a tremor travel through them.

’Cease your trembling. It is merely one man. Just a single individual! You need not be afraid.’

Fredrica reiterated these affirmations internally, compelling her hands to still their quivering. She then nodded to the helicopter pilot, signaling for takeoff! Fredrica was fully aware that their encounter was with but one man. However, when that man was Jason Marc, could anyone genuinely fault her for her apprehension? The accounts Fredrica had absorbed regarding Jason throughout the preceding months had sculpted a legendary hero in her mind, a stark contrast to the unassuming individual who had departed Earth ages ago, leaving Fredrica uncertain of what to anticipate upon their eventual meeting!

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Within the SMD headquarters in Riverdale, a frenzied surge of agents navigated the building's levels, preparing to escort the Director of the SMD to convene with Jason Marc! News of Jason's imminent return to Earth had disseminated through the agency with astonishing speed! It originated from a solitary agent who had received a communication from an attendee at the restaurant where Stella had conversed with Mira! That individual, overwhelmed by shock, promptly shared the information in a group chat, and the situation rapidly escalated until virtually every member of the agency was somehow aware of the unfolding events!