379 Chapter 379: Jonathan (2)

3rd Person POV

In the wake of the recent events, the pharmaceutical giant's, H.A.P.P.Y Solutions, business went on a downfall, the lives of people were marked by a blend of relief, uncertainty, and adjustment. The absence of the powerful corporation that had once wielded immense influence left a void that was keenly felt across various aspects of society.

With its dissolution, the medical landscape underwent significant changes. Competition among smaller pharmaceutical companies and their rival institutions intensified as they sought to fill the gap left behind.

New medications and treatments began to emerge, but the process was marred by skepticism and heightened scrutiny in the wake of the scandal. If H.A.P.P.Y Solutions achieved their success doing illegal experimentations, to be able to solve the same solutions would either require the same level of experimentation or their new treatments weren't as effective.

Rebuilding public trust in the pharmaceutical industry proved to be an uphill battle. People had been betrayed by a corporation they had relied on for their health and well-being. It would take time, transparency, and ethical practices from the remaining pharmaceutical companies to restore that trust.

In some regions, the loss of the pharmaceutical giant affected healthcare access. Medications once readily available faced supply shortages, causing concerns for patients with chronic conditions.

Governments and healthcare providers worked to address these issues, often seeking international collaborations from their rivals and other corporations to ensure the continued availability of essential drugs.

Not just that, the world leaders, having witnessed the catastrophic consequences of their previous failed negotiations, were finally willing to come to the table for a genuine peace talk. This time, there would be no traps, no illusions, and no hidden agendas. They recognized the urgency of the situation and the need to address the world's problems openly and transparently

The leaders acknowledged the mistakes of the past and the destructive consequences of their actions. They recognized that it was time to set aside their differences and engage in sincere dialogue to chart a path toward peace and recovery.

"That took 3 days, wow." Perseus exclaimed, "Damn, I should have done this sooner."

"You're still not going to be hailed as a hero."  Ruka replied, "Even if your name will go down in history as the guy who signed the treaty for equality, your other deeds will still haunt you."

"I don't plan on living here, probably only returning a couple of times for new video games and stuff like that, I'll be fine."

"You sure?"

"Yeah, look at the world right now, it's strange how it took me becoming everyone's enemy to finally bring people together, but it's working, there have already been talks and debates about how to not raise another me. They're gonna write a book about me someday, 'Project Loki: the monster whom we've created'."

"What about Your therapist, your ex, or your past friends? Their reputation would be damaged, and they would be hounded for the rest of their life as people want to know more about you."

"Don't worry, I'll make sure that these world leaders will erase anything that can be traced back to them, it's me and me alone, I'll be the demon that everyone hates. Besides, I'm not going to be the one who's going to sign it, I'm not qualified, I'm not smart enough to do anything like that."

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Dawn POV

Man, it was hard convincing those gods to regulate the powers after I left, not because they didn't have the power to do it, but because they were more concerned with me going back to the other side.

I came back home and found that Perseus found himself Mjolnir and was testing it out, he then requested me to use my powers to melt the metal and help Lilith reforge his sword. I have the power strong enough to heat it alongside his light, while Lilith knows how to forge, and that's what we spent 2 days doing.

By the end of it, we did have a sword, a type that was similar to what they called a 'bastard sword' or 'hand-and-a-half sword.' to fit his style, can be used both one-handed and two-handed, not just that, it can slash and thrust well, a perfect sword of its type.

The blade of the bastard sword bore the fusion of two incredible forces: the power of the sun and the might of Mjölnir. Its appearance was nothing short of breathtaking.

The blade shimmered with the radiant power of the sun, its surface seemingly infused with a warm, golden glow. When exposed to light, it gleamed brilliantly, reflecting the very essence of celestial energy.

Etched thunderbolt patterns adorned the blade, invoking the raw power of lightning. These marks crackled with latent energy, imbuing the sword with the potential to unleash devastating electrifying strikes.

"What are you going to name it?" Lilith asked

"Jonathan."  Perseus replied

"I've spent 2 days on the sword and you want to name it 'Jonathan'?"

I held my laugh, I knew exactly what he was trying to do, but it was really hilarious to look at the reaction of someone who didn't get the joke.

"Well, who cares about its name?" Perseus responded, "Besides, it'll be humiliating if you got cut down by a sword named Jonathan."

"You and Trevor are the same. He named the fox Buddy and you named the strongest sword, Jonathan."

"Hey, you gave his last name Paw. No offense, Bud."  He apologized as he turned to the fox, "Man, I would love to infuse Zeus' thunderbolt and Apollo's bow since I know of its location, but I need to be a 10-star for that to happen, maybe I'll achieve it after this. Fighting all the surviving Urgess members and others has gotten me into the 9-star state, but...it's going to take a demon lord-level fight to get me past my limits."

"You're already progressing well despite being a person from your village, so this should be a good thing since you are considered a 10-star by other people."

"Except that the demon lord can fight the whole group of 10-star heroes. I can only beat him or the heroes if they weaken each other first, and the demon lord is the closest to the 11-star state."