I knew that soon after I had returned to Mars, Hayden would come calling. He'd probably installed a tracking feature on my suit's tether software. He was a cautious person, and with good reason. There's nothing as threatening as having a fabled demon-slayer that struck fear into the strongest of demons hunting you. Sure enough, his deep, metallic voice pierced my suit's silence.
"You've returned. I suppose it isn't to come as a surprise. After all, you are the Doom Slayer. I believe it's safe to assume that you've come to reclaim the Crucible and destroy all we've rebuilt in the past year. Before you seek vengeance, allow me to reiterate that Argent Energy is a necessary resource to keep peace on Earth. Earth has no terrestrial energy sources remaining. Argent Energy is the only thing between long-lasting peace and endless war. Consider the consequences of what you're doing. If you decide that destroying it all is what you really want, then come to the Lazarus Labs."
Argent Energy had breached the confines of the Mars facility. It was now on Earth, risking the lives of everyone there. If anything were to go wrong or malfunction, Hell would come knocking, ready to absorb Earth, just as it had Argent D'nur so long ago. I had no choice. Argent Energy had to be destroyed.
I traveled to the Lazarus Labs. The only noticeable change was the blood on the floor had been cleaned. Just as he had promised, Samuel Hayden was waiting for me, Crucible in hand.
"So, this is what you've decided. How disappointing. I had hoped that you'd forgive this, seeing how I was the one who freed you from your prison in the first place."
He tossed me the Crucible.
"You've continued to surprise me ever since I freed you from that sarcophagus. Take it. I have no use for it anymore. Now leave. Do your job and get out."
I began to leave the Lazarus Labs. As I was walking away, Hayden shouted after me.
"Without Argent Energy, it will be worse!"
I exited the facility, Crucible in hand.