Chapter 23 Return

*A few months later*

In a brightly lit highrise building in the center of the bustling city of Los Angeles, USA.

A figure in a white suit, golden gloves and a golden mask can be seen sipping wine from a glass while overlooking the city below through the floor to ceiling windows.

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A phone ring was heard in the room.

The man recieved the phone,

"Speak"

"We have done what you told us to do, also I have got some interesting information you might want to know." Came a man's from the other end.

"Good job Yuko, I was planning on going to Japan anyway I'll hear it when I arrive."

"Alright, I anticipate your visit, have a safe journey, Mr.Midas." with that Yuko hung up.

Silence returned to the room again.

"Japan huh, this might get fun."

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*2 days later*

*Evening*

On an aircraft carrier off the coast of South Korea, many men in black uniforms stood on the deck near the helipad and looked towards the horizon as if waiting for someone, the few momenta later a black silhouette was visible over the horizon.

The shadow grew larger and the sounds of helicopter blades could be heard.

In a few minutes an armed military grade helicopter landed on the helipad.

2 men rushed forward to open the door and welcome the person inside.

Midas slowly walked out of the helicopter and walked towards one of the men waiting near the helipad.

This man looked different compared to the rest as he was wearing a golden armband around his bicep and looked to be of a higher rank than the other men.

"Welcome Mr.Midas, we are thrilled to have you on board our carrier." Said the man while bowing down slightly.

"The pleasure's mine Haneul." Replied Midas while putting a hand on the man's shoulder.

"As much as I would like to stay for tea, I have to reach Japan quickly so please prepare a boat for me."

"Yes I'll prepare it for you as soon as possible." Haneul said before he bowed again and walked away while giving instructions through his radio.

'How annoying, I could have just flew till there if not for those pesky heroes.'

*A few minutes later*

A jet black speed boat was parked below the hangar bay.

Hanuel walked over with Midas towards the boat.

"This is your ride Mr.Midas."

"Hm, looks good."

"I wish you a safe trip back to Japan."

"Thank you, I'll remember to put in a good word for your blackwater mercenary group to my clients." Said Midas

"You flatter me."

With that Midas sat in the boat and the boat sped off silently into the dark.

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Meanwhile: In a sound proof conference room

The president of the United states sat on the head chair facing a long rectangular table with the heads of various departments sitting on either side.

"So, do we still not have any leads on him yet?" Askes the president.

"No sir, Shigeo Susumu has gone off the radar after the incident a few months ago though on an offhand note, a new multibillionaire has appeared in our country whose wealth rivals the richest, we have investigated him and have some suspicions but can't prove anything since he is good at hiding his tracks." Reported an old man sitting to the immedieate left of the president.

"What is his name?"

"He calls himself as 'Midas' though we suspect that it is'nt his real name."

"And what has this 'Midas' been doing recently?" Asked the president

"On the surface he pretends to be a philanthropist and goes around donating to charity but through our sources in the underworld we have heard that trades of illegal arms and narcotics has almost tripled since his appearence." Reported the man

"So we just have to wait for him slip up?" Asked another man seated at the table

"Yes, with our number 1 hero in a coma we cannot make any risky moves that the opposition might target us for."

"This is so frustrating, its all because of that susumu bastard." Another general expressed his dissatisfaction.

"Thats enough for today go back and do your duties, report to me if you find out anything about susumu or midas." The president ordered and the meeting was adjourned as all the officials left the room one by one.

"You too Leila, I need some time alone."

Leila the president's secretary hesitated a bit before leaving and closing the door behind her.

*sigh*

He pulled out his phone and gazed at a picture of a young man solemnly.

It was the man who was among the victims of the hero massacre a few months back.

"I will give you justice, just wait some more by son."

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We back!

I had some exams coming up so I had to prepare but now I got some free time so I will try upload 1 chapter a week (the schedule might get a little messy so dont blame me)

Next chap will take some time

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