<span style="font-style: italic">"... From the previous lesson, we have learned the reason behind our city's foundation." The lecturer waved his hand downwards, causing the holographic screen behind to likewise scroll downwards. The slides slowed to a grainy greyscale picture, showing a flat platform with multiple buildings being constructed simultaneously. "During the World War 2 era, Tetrapolis was prohibited from researching anything which could assist either side to create the atomic bomb. This resulted in the majority of Europe to be successfully attacked by Nazi Germany. Britain herself was close to the breaking point before the American Intervention took place in 1943. This would eventually cause Germany to send several platoons to attempt to forcibly seize the Tetrapolis which was supposed to be a demilitarized zone at that time." The man sidetracked, "Well, you see there is a problem when you send hundreds of men up against super powered human beings with the ability to control various materials like dirt, sand, and even iron. One such Espers which had joined the defense of the city was Christine Archerson. Could you turn your attention to slide twenty-three?"</span><br/><br/>------<br/><br/><span style="text-decoration: underline">Two years before the war,</span><br/><br/>Anton watched his niece, she certainly appeared to be normal. No sudden rampages that a small number Espers experienced by simple provocation or even unexplained panic attacks. Espers were just like normal human beings, though a bit more dangerous. He disagreed with her parents' choice of allowing her to go to a public school though, as she should be tutored at home away from other influences.<br/><br/>"Christine," he waved her over, "I've got something for you." He reached into his bag and extracted a clear cylindrical container, filled to the brim with silver-liquid. It was slightly larger than the size of one's hand, with a nylon strap attached to allow a simple grip. It was his, but recently, though his unauthorized experimentation of his powers, he found that he could extract mercury from various objects. "Come here," He waved again.