Chapter 154: Change in Priorities

Pridgeon was replaying the video again and again. Zooming the picture as much as he can and using various technological image-enhancing devices.

"Presider… if that person wore any form of disguise or makeup… then even with the image enhancing programs, we cannot confirm if that person really is Lowengren." Madelyne helplessly commented. Behind the two of them was one of the most powerful Presiders, Garenjazz Murkore.

The Pioneers and Planted around him were getting uncomfortable at the constant zooming of the picture while Garenjazz was busy fiddling with a small handheld device playing the unreleased version of Pokemon. Some of the Planteds and Pioneers gazed in envy at this.

"You've called me… for this?" Garenjazz finally stopped playing and spoke up.

"Garenjazz! That's Lowengren!"

"Can you tell based on his junk?" He gave a boring reply.

"I'm serious! That's him! He ought to be the most dangerous man that we Aragarians should be wary of!!"

"So he killed a few Pioneers… Even if these were directly under you-"

"But the Jews! He rescued all of the Jews under those Pioneers! I was unable to find them! If he is alive, he must know of the secret hunts in killing the Jews! The ones revealed by New Great Britain were the few outcasts that weren't Jews. But the large majority of the people missing were all Jews! He must have them!"

"I doubt he would have a mind. They might have died during that large explosion. Didn't Lowengren kill himself in the middle of that battle? No, you think this Lowengren would be so bored as to take notice of the Jews during that battle?"

"But what if-"

"You are talking in probabilities, Pridgeon. These what if's are but simply conjectures that your paranoid mind has instilled. Remember, most of the Jews we abducted weren't even aware of their Jewish bloodline. Only we know because of our technologies in identifying them. So relax. This isn't as critical as you think. Its already highly unlikely for this stripper to be Lowengren. Much more so if Lowengren was aware of our plan to kill Jews."

"But then why did he target Pioneer's specifically?"

"Are you becoming an idiot, Pridgeon? That's the natural thing to do. Those Pioneers were called Bringer of Change in Australia. They are the most influential people in Australia. If he killed them Australia would feel it's repercussions. If it weren't for you sending resources to Australia after that battle, how could Australia have been kept at float? The targeting of Pioneers was simply Lowengren's plan of revenge. The Jews he rescued were meant to make the world angry at Australia and it did work. But no news ever came out about finding these people to be Jews."

"There has to be something more-"

"He was not after Pioneers specifically. He probably didn't even know that all of those he rescued were Jews! Pangea hasn't even released statements about that and they have had those Jews for over three months! Relax. That's not Lowengren and the Jews are kept in the dark." Garenjazz insisted and turned away.

Pridgeon was silent and could not respond. But a hateful glare continued to lock in his eyes as he gazed at the image.

"This will be the last of this. I've already aided you and granted you permission to act according to what you want. You can go ahead and continue killing the Jews but don't drag us all into your madness." Garenjazz spoke as he left the room.

Pridgeon immediately punched his fist down destroying the computer in front of him.

"Presider," Madelyne spoke from the side.

"I'll take care of this myself. If all non-affiliated Pioneers are now under me, then it's easy. I can have them search for this Lowengren and you can gift them a tech upgrade as a reward." Madelyn smiled.

Pridgeon calmed down at those words.

"Good." He turned to another computer and started to pull up various files from the world.

"How do we have such data at hand?!" Madelyn was surprised.

Being a Presider, he had accessed to all the information that all Pioneers and Planted have on Earth. Madelyn knew that they would have various differences in tech, but he was stunned at the files Pridgeon had on hands.

"Of course. There are still Planted who serve us directly. These were initially used to spy on you Pioneers in case any of you got strange ideas. The information we Presiders can gather around the world rivals that of the World Governing Powers."

"But Presider… We don't have any spies placed in the World Governing Powers! Their membership is decided by bloodline! How can you collate all this information?!"

"You underestimate our sources. As you know, the WGP has formidable defense and security members which protects their members. It's even hard for Presider's to infiltrate and that lousy tactic we've done on several families on Earth wouldn't work with them. But I've easily found a bypass. Infiltrate those who work for each member of the WGP. They are generally at the forefront of gathering this information. And although we won't be able to figure out the exact movements of the WGP, we could deduce based on the information they send, through the small movements they make."

Madelyn gazed at the different sources. They were from all Pioneers and Planteds around the globe. This is the power of a Presider. She gazed longingly at such power that Pridgeon had. To think he was considered the weakest amongst Presiders!

"Look here. There were reports of an investigation about several explosions occurring in the park nearby. I've asked my Pioneers to investigate it and they believed it to be leading to a mysterious organization. But now, it's getting clearer and clearer. It's Lowengren. He must have had a small skirmish with the different Underworld groups in Africa. This is definitely Lowengren. Check on all our Pioneers and other forces in that country and see if there have been any movements against the Jews." Pridgeon ordered.

"How sure are we that it's not a mysterious organization?"

"It's too coincidental. Why would Lowengren appear? He must be involved somehow. Regardless, he is the priority. Prioritize searching within the area of Nairobi. I will be providing you temporary access to all the Pioneers and Planted that we have in Africa. Do your best to analyze all Jews within the area."

Madelyn hesitated but decided to ask.

"Why naked?"

"It must have been a plot. He should be sending a message to another part of the world through this. But because it's too unbelievable, only the related parties would notice this. As for the rest of the world, they would react just as how Garenjazz did."

"I understand, Presider. But may I dare to ask… Why are you so focused on gathering the Jews?"

Pridgeon simply smiled.

"I guess you should know since you are in charge of collaborating with the Pioneers and Planted on Earth. This will be our little secret. You cannot others of this. I will restrain your suit and it will kill you if you talk to anyone else about this." Pridgeon then waved his hand and several new commands were placed in Madelyn's suit.

Madelyn was surprised at the sudden movements of Pridgeon but dared not argue.

"Do you know of the tale of the Lost Primordial?"

"The Aragarian who rebelled? Isn't that the story of the Principal from ages ago who rose to power and rebelled causing our planet to fall into ruins?"

"Yes. It was said that at that time, the division of technology wasn't as strict as our time. It was his rebellion that caused this whole dividing of technology that separated the Planteds, the Pioneers, Presiders and even the Principals. People below the level of Presider are unaware of this truth. He wasn't a Principal. Society hadn't developed into our current dystopian state. The legend of the Lost Primordial was said that he tried to take over society with the acquisitions of the technologies from his friends and enemies. He then challenged the heirs of Barbablon and lost."

"He challenged the Kings?"

"Yes. It was said that several Kings fell fighting the Lost Primordial and he was killed. But my studies on that matter proved different." Pridgeon smiled.

"Do you know that requesting information regarding the Lost Primordial would cost you a Judges claim?" Pridgeon laughed.

"A Judges Claim for some information?!" Madelyne was stunned.

"That's insane! A single Judges Claim could easily make one a Presider!" She was surprised.

"Now do you know why I am the weakest of the Presiders? I was curious. I long knew and had no hopes of becoming a Principal. So I traded that claim to learn about the Lost Primordial. I'm so glad I did. Those two people I met on earth. One was a young demon who didn't even allow me to see his face. The other was the manifestation of the Queen of Heaven. I had to review the old videos of several well-respected expositors of the Bible after that. They did not say it or imply it, but for some reason I feel that they were putting on a facade. As if they were wearing two identities! They wanted to create an illusion that they are the Anti-Christ and the other would be the Woman that Rides the Beast! Perhaps Mystery Babylon itself! Any other Presider would not have recognized them or seen through his intention. But I did! Ever since I asked for that information, I noticed the clear ties between our origins and Earth! They think I am the weakest? Ha! I'll soon be the stringest!" Pridgeon laughed manically.

Madelyn had an anticipating expression. Was it really them?

"If what they say is true, then if I play my cards right, I might gain power equal to a Principal! No! A Prime!"

"You mean those two were the Lost Primordial?"

"No. Those two should be their descendants. Think about it. How could we explain the likes of Meng and Richie! Others believe it to be due to technological enhancements! These are at the same tier that could challenge Presiders! How could Earth have acquired this technology?"

"Does that mean that an Aragarian has reached Earth and Richie and Meng are simply results of the experiments of these Aragarians?"

"It's only a guess. But the powers that these two had displayed were out of the ordinary. It is clear, that if these are the descendants of the Lost Primordial, then they would have technologies that go beyond what Principals have!"

Madelyn was stunned.

"So I plan to use the coming Principal to face these two. My close association with them may allow me to take a peek at their experiments. This Earth is now more than just a planet, Madelyn, it is an opportunity to ascend! Has it been a hundred years since the last Presider rose to become a Principal? What about you? When was the last time a Pioneer became a Presider? If we play our cards right, we get these two!"

"So they weren't demons?"

"These earthly demons were fake. If they were real, they'd have known I wasn't from this Earth! They tried to make themselves look like demons but their lack of knowledge with regards to my real race proves that they are but humans with strange technology. When the time is ripe, they will try to take over the world. My plan is to help them achieve their plans."

"Help them?"

"Yes. They had the same idea we had. That's why they were going after the Jews. I'm not sure why they chose to appear as the demons when they could have been angels. But I'll follow along with their plan. I'll make the move to gather all the Jews faster. Sooner or later, they will clash with the other Presiders. And at the right time, I'll send my armies to annihilate them! I've been holding on to my last Judges Claim. When the Principal arrives, I'll use it to claim technologies for war!" Pridgeon laughed.

Madelyn was stunned. Pridgeon really knew what it was like to play low key. Most Presiders immediately use up their Judges' Claim. But it seemed that Pridgeon was extremely wary of his peers.

"Now, Madelyn, I trust you understand why I am hastening the process of gathering these Jews. The faster we move, the faster they succeed. It would be years until the Principal arrives. With how things are going, the Principal wants a good show. So he wants all Presiders to take part and supplant various organizations of Earth so that by the time he arrives, war will occur. I plan to force the Presiders to fight these Lost Primordial. That way I can take away whatever technology they have!"

"I understand Presider. I shall see to it that we should succeed!"

"Go! Make preparations to contact Shark Umberton! I will grant you access to all the other Planted on Earth. Find that Lowengren! The trail starts with this video!"

"Yes, Presider!"

Almost immediately, several alerts rang appeared on the computer that Pridgeon was using.

"What?!" He was stunned.

"Presider?" Madelyn who was yet to move out was surprised.

"A Fleet Admiral is looking for Lowengren!" Pridgeon cursed.

Madelyn was stunned and looked over the screen.

A Fleet Admiral with seven commanders. This wasn't an easy group. Not even the Pioneers would dare act against such Earthly authority.

Pridgeon was cursing angrily.

"Presider, if I may. It may not be that bad. If a WGP Admiral were to look for Lowengren, and we have means to spy on them, we can simply follow their trails and act ahead if needed. With the way things are on Earth, our movements are barely sufficient. But these groups can easily enter and leave the area. What's important is Lowengren's death right? Then this group will be more than enough."

Pridgeon's angry expression turned calmed.

"You're right. Although the ideal scenario is that we manage to capture Lowengren, killing him isn't a bad thing too. Alright. Summon all Pioneer's in Africa. I don't care about which Presider they are currently serving. Tell me, and I'll talk to those Presiders to temporarily cooperate with me. I'm sure even Garenjazz would agree with this request of mine."

"Of course, Presider." Madelyn bowed and immediately left to take action.