Within the main building office of the Atlas Corporation sat a rich man who was smoking a cigarette. His vibrant suit showed off his professional nature while his face was relaxed, though showed that of a veteran of the field. His hair is a dark blue as it is combed backwards and slick, though his eyes are a serious light red. His face had a rough look as he was in his 50s.

He was staring outside the large windows as he sat, looking at the city before him. His family ran Atlas Corporation for many generations and is the main reason why the United States was put on the map, including the city itself. He had a serious expression as he wasn't in the best of moods ever since he lost the runaway who was the main reason on their recent developments.

He then heard the beeping sounds coming from his desk, making him spin the chair around to see what it was about. On the desk was the holographic communication device as he pressed a button, activating it. The one who appeared on the other end of the call was Malware herself. She had a confident but outgoing smile.

Malware: "Howdy mister Hardway~"

Hardway: "What is it now?"

Malware: "I see you're still a hard rock as usual. Well then, how's the development of those models going~?"

Hardway: "Progressing at a steady pace. Though hiding them from the Co-Founders isn't the easiest thing to do, we ended up with a runaway on our hands."

Malware: "Oh~ A runaway? Is it that Henya girl?"

Hardway narrowed his eyes as he was oddly suspicious of his client as he knows who she works for.

Hardway: "What of it?"

Malware: "Relax old man~ She didn't run off that far~ Keep searching the city and you'll find her."

Hardway: "My drones are on it. However I have no choice but to send in some of my elite forces to find her, mainly at night to not arouse suspicion from the press."

Malware: "That doesn't seem that bad~ You at least got the situation under control. Even if she escapes from your grasp, no one will believe her anyways~ My dear friend Void also wants to know how the progress with the new AI elites coming along~?"

Hardway: "That is going more smoothly than I thought, thanks to adjusting the schematics and blueprints, we are able to create new soldiers capable of fighting not only ordinary armies, but also that of the Supernatural."

He said this as he raised an image of what some of these robot soldiers look like as well as some footage of what they're capable of. The footage showed of them in practice trials as their accuracies were on point, as well as some trial runs with certain operations within certain areas of the world. Yet what was strange about them was their similarities in looks as they all had the same features, except for one usually as the plain looking one usually looks like a squad leader type.

Malware: "I see~ They seem capable of quite feats~"

Hardway: "They are. We've done test runs in the training simulations to see how they would fair, coming out with excellent results. Then we've tried test trials with them by taking down terrorist groups within Afghanistan, Brazil, France and China. Though some of the terrorist groups had some Supernatural beings amongst them, which did make it more difficult, but they were relatively easy for the soldiers. I've been thinking of naming these soldiers the ATLAS Combat Units. More types are underway as we speak."

Malware: "Quite the trials I must say~ Though how well would they do in comparison to the Supernatural Special Forces do you think~?"

Hardway: "Remember, we helped the Co-Founders fund the SSF, giving them the necessary tech to make it functional. I've researched and done my homework when it comes to understand what they are all capable of. Though I doubt that these soldiers can stand up to the stronger Supernatural beings, but with element of surprise and the ideal blitzkrieg strategy, they should be able to take them down."

Malware put on a thinking posture as she seemed rather interested with this kind of thing, though she seemed to have kept it into consideration.

Malware: "That should be sufficient enough for the High Society. Void would also probably want to thank you in person sometime."

Hardway: "I will take him up on that offer when possible. Is that all?"

Malware: "Oh yeah, one more thing. How's the schematics for those new models I asked for~?"

Hardway: "Well judging by the schematics you sent, it was to build androids that were meant to fight. A bit more of a hostile approach, but so far we've only managed to make two successful models that are operational and functional to handle situations. Though with the technology we have right now, we're unable to make the exact replica that you wanted. We need more time on that one as it is becoming problematic."

Malware: "What seems to be the issue?"

Hardway: "According to the workers working on the models, it would appear that we're missing certain functions, though the one thing we wanted to add seems to contradict what you wanted."

Malware: "What were you planning to add?"

Hardway: "We were intending to add a form of a Magical Core, an artificial one that could allow the model to use Magic with offensive and defensive capabilities. We're close to a breakthrough with that, however we still need more time on it."

Malware: "No worries, I can forgive you on that part~ Now what about the other two models that are operational?"

Hardway: "Well, these two are exceptions to the model you desire as we decided to give them the AI that we crafted through the same ideals with the ATLAS Combat Units, except adjusting their coding to fit the bodies."

Hardway then pulled up an image of the first model they made, which seemed to be in a feminine shape. She had darker colourations of tint with black, red, white and orange mixing together well. Though the figure seemed to have a tail somewhat similar to Malware's mechanical assassin Shadow, except seemingly more thicker similar to that of a scorpion tail.

Hardway: "Z-Model OBSIDIAN. Designed for close quarter combat and can lead the ATLAS Combat Units in forms of squads, acting as a Captain or Commander. Equipped with thick metals, OBSIDIAN can withstand blunt and heavy blows while maintaining an agile physique. OBSIDIAN may seem weak, but with certain test runs, it seems that OBSIDIAN is even able to charge through Magical attacks like its nothing at times."

Malware: "I see~ So OBSIDIAN can act like an assassin as well?"

Hardway: "If needed as it is part of her coding. Now for the next one."

He then pulled up an image of a more masculine model that seemed to look muscular, though having a mixture of mostly white combined with some yellows and greys. Though the model's helmet seemd to be unique having multiple eyes of a golden glow. 

Hardway: "Z-Model ARC. Designed for reconnaissance and aerial battles, and also has the coding to lead sub-units of the ATLAS Combat Units. Equipped with thick metals, he is armed with a prototype of our Artificial Magic Cores that allows ARC to use instead of the usual electrical flows that most of the robots would have. Though what is special about ARC isn't about the Magic it can use to fight against its enemies, but the fact it can summon Monsters of C-Rank to B-Rank alone to fight as well."

Hardway then pulled up one last image which showed the Monster ARC is able to summon. They seemed to have hard shells, making it seem like they could possibly tank damage, though they don't have eyes while having large tendrils on top of their heads. It also had eight sharp legs that could possibly allow them to cling to walls.  

Hardway: "These creatures come from the Bermuda Triangle as these ones are more underground dwellers. Yet they tend to live at the bottom of the ocean as well. Having a hard exoskeleton, it is actually able to tank powerful Magic attacks that would require precision instead of overwhelming. Yet that doesn't mean they aren't deadly at all as they can sense danger around them and figure their way around with their tendrils. Yet what ARC is able to do to control them is send out signals through telepathy to give signals on what they do. One time, ARC was able to summon a group of these things, controlling them all at once as ARC ordered them to obey."

Malware: "I see~ That is rather fascinating. Your company does have a lot of resources huh?"

Hardway: "We're billionaires and future investors. We intend to keep our world safe from any threats. Even if that includes from the Supernatural, we intend to keep things in order. Not the Co-Founders, and not the SSF. The Co-Founders want to bring things to a more civil balance, that doesn't always work. I intend to bring peace by force, ensuring order to prevent the chaos. Whether the Co-Founders see my goals or not, that doesn't bother me. People are blind to the truth, and I intend to show it. It is the High Society's goals as well, which our goals align. I've also heard about the Omni Magician, what's that about?"

Malware: "Nothing of concern honestly~ But what if I were to tell you that he's already in your city~?"

Hardway: "Is that right?"

Malware: "Why yes~ Though I may not know his intentions~ But I can suspect that he too is after the runaway. Void wants him alive, but I guess you could kill the rest if necessary right~?"

Hardway: "Consider it done. Though, is there any information on who he is?"

Malware had an evil smirk as she decided to tell him anyways.

Malware: "The boy's name is Lukas Misaki. The son of two government officials that is connected to your very company~"

Hardway: "The Omni Magician is a Human? What a load of bullshit."

Malware: "Whether you believe me or not, that's the information Void and the others gave~"

Hardway: "I get the idea. Is that all?"

Malware: "Yep~ Consider this meeting adjourned~ Bye bye~"

She then hung up as the holographic call came to an end as Hardway sighed, finishing his cigarette as he stood up, tossing it to the ground as he crushed it with his foot. 

Hardway: "Lukas Misaki... A Human that's an Omni Magician..? Humans aren't supposed to become Omni Magicians as only those connected to the Supernatural can. Unless...."

He had a look down at the city again as he gets an idea on how to proceed. First, he wants to capture and bring back the runaway Henya to complete his projects. Second, he is aware of TEMPUS being around due to seeing the members on a frequent basis on the security cameras across the city with evidential footage. And now third, bring Lukas Misaki, the current Omni Magician in to find out how it is possible for a Human to become the Omni Magician....