A bullhead slowed to a halt outside of the military facility known as Hesperis base in Atlas Located right next to Atlas Academy. Solders, marched across the grounds as huge lifting droids carried massive crates filled with supplies walked to their destination, each and every action in a set rhythm as if the military was one organism. The facility housed the kingdoms solders and weapons, this was where General Ironwood commanded the mighty Atlas Military. Summer and Raven walked out of the Bullhead. Officially they were here to inspect Atlas Academy making sure that the hunter academy was up to standard, unofficially they were here to discuss something related to Ozpin's order. As the two women got to the entrance a man who was not in a standard uniform was waiting for them flanked by several red solders. With a smile he said "The name is Clover Ebi, commander of the Ace-Ops elite hunter strike force. Glade you could make it Hunt Master Rose."
Summer had a slight blush still not used to this kind of treatment simply nodded before starting to walk into the base only for Clover to step in front of her. "Sorry but protocol states that all outside weapons need to be handed over."
Summer blinded before she unhooked the cable from her belt that was attached to her scythe Crimson Thorn and handed them to one of the solders. Summer then gave a quick look over to Raven who grumbled as she handed over Omen. She was about to enter the base before Summer gave her a look causing Raven to curse under her breath. Raven then reached behind her back and pulled out a small gladius that was hidden under her armor and handed it to a solder who placed it on a table. She then pulled a knife from her left boot and placed it on the table followed by two more knives from under her shoulder pads. Another knife was slipped out from her right sleeve and from under her leg guard was a small hold out pistol. She turned towards her partner and angerly said "There that's everything are you happy Summer."
Summer rolled her eyes and reached over and pulled out another knife from the back of Raven's armor next to her neck and placed it on the table. "Now I'm happy."
As Clover lead the two women to General Ironwood they passed another man in a red and gold suit giving a demonstration to a group of army officers including Ironwood himself. He had burnt orange hair and facial hair which was a disconnected anchor beard and mustache and indigo eyes that were hidden behind a pair of shades. He appeared to be in his mid to late thirties and had a large build. With a smug smile he said. "People say that the best weapon is one that you never need to fire. To that I say that a weapon that is never used is nothing more than an oversized paperweight. This gentlemen will not be an oversized paperweight. We all know how much of a pain grimm hordes can be. How many men we lose to them is a tragedy, luckily I have an answer to that. I can promise you that one R.Y.N.O. missile will eradicate an entire grimm hoard. And don't worry I put my Lien where my mouth is. Let me show you the power of the new crown jewel of Winchester arms." With that he activated a R.Y.N.O missile which fired at a group of targets that were spread out on a testing range. The missile launched up wards in an arch before sailing downwards. The casing around the missile broke off to reveal a group of smaller missiles that launched outwards. All of the shots landed at the same time causing a massive explosion that seamed to multiply in force as the clouds from the smaller explosions connected. The shock wave was even felt by both Summer and Raven who had stopped to watch the demonstration.
"The R.Y.N.O missile. You best hope it's not pointed at you cause it's guaranteed to rip you a new one." The seller said.
General Ironwood walked up to the seller and said "Thank you Theodore. I talk things over with the rest of the military counsel. Most likely they will agree to purchasing a good number of units."
"How many times have I told you James, all me Teddy, Theodore makes me seem old." Teddy responded. He then noticed the two hunters that were standing near them. "James it seems we have company."
Ironwood blinked as he turned and faced Summer and Raven. "Hunter Branwen, Hunt Master Rose, I'm glad the two of you could make it. before we could get down to business I would like to introduce you to the head of Winchester Arms, Theodore Winchester."
The two shook hand as Teddy said. "Just call me Teddy everyone does. And if its not to much of a bother can you tell me how my son Cardin is doing he never calls."
"It's a pleasure Teddy. Your son is doing fine last I heard from him he and his team were helping escort refugees to Vale" Summer responded neutrally she may not like Cardin but she knew how to be polite.
"That's good to hear. So what did you think of my little demonstration?" Teddy asked.
"It was something." Summer responded.
"Now that pleasantries are out of the way you called us here for a reason general." Raven interrupted, wanting to get down to business.
"Indeed, I'm sorry to cut this short Theodore but my business with the Hunt Master is very important."
"That's fine, I probably have to get back to the company and let them know about our meeting. See you soon" Teddy said as he walked off. At that the man walked off. Ironwood signaled for the two huntresses to follow him. The three of them walked to Ironwood's office in silence. The three of them sat down as Ironwood gave a small smile. "I finally have some good news we found Fria. She is alive and still the winter maiden."
At the same time in Mantel two men walked down the street. The first one slim and had a sharp black mustache. His partner was huge, a beast of a man and he had his arms bare showing bulging muscles. The two of them didn't say a word to each other as they navigated the city to their destination a bar known has Paranormal Liberations. The two of them walked inside the bar which was empty save for one man. He had grey shaggy hair, pale skin, and yellow eyes. He was very lankly in build and was sporting a cheep looking suit and tie. Behind him was a massive portrait of himself. The man smiled as he saw the two men enter and said "Watts, Reinhart, its been far to long my friends, glad you could make it my fine establishment."
"Shigaraki Grey my old friend indeed it has." Arthur responded.
"Before we begin can I offer you two anything to drink." Shigaraki replied.
"I want a White Gossan on the Rocks" Hazel replied.
"Nothing for me thank you. What I would like to know is why you called us here" Arthur answered
Grey walked behind the bar and began to mis Hazel's drink began to answer. "I have a plan that will bring the hunters to their knees."
"Oh do tell." Watts said as he sat down at the bar.
"Its quite simple we kill Jacques Schnee and the rest of the CDC board. The company collapses and the flow of dust across Remnant comes to a complete halt. No dust means that the hunters will have that much more of a problem fighting the grimm. Fear over the new energy crisis strengthens the grimm. Our master gets that much stronger." Shigaraki answered as he handed the drink to Hazel.
Hazel quickly downed his drink before asking "And what about his heirs Weiss and Whitely?"
"Watts will rewrite his will so that they don't inherit the company but they can keep the lien. The money they have will be enough to live sever lifetimes in luxury." Shigaraki stated.
'Good. I'm in." Hazel stated.
"But the best part comes after Ironwood found the Winter maiden. During the chaos of Jacques Schnee's death we grab her."