Chapter 35

~~ 5 years later ~~ (2005)

Ashborn's pov

"So, Did you do as I ordered you?" I said to the man beside me who seems to be in his 50s. We are walking through the hall of the 90s floor of the Blackheart building heading to the meeting room. I've decided to shake things up a bit and give humanity a huge kick in the field of transportation.

"Of course, Although I think that giving these random individuals a chance this big is a bit irrational, I can see that you see potential in them" The old man then continued: "... Steve Chen and his friends' project will show their results in a couple of days. As for Mark Zuckerberg's and Jeff Bezos's project, With our funds and backup, A year or two will be enough for the tree to show its fruits."

"Good job, Sebastian. It will be truly unfortunate for you to 'pass out' next year." I said with a chuckle. Yes, the seemingly 50-year-old man beside me is Sebastian, And although what I said to him may seem to be a threat, It's not as he will fake his death next year leaving me as the only heir. Officially, My name is Ashborn Blackheart the second and I am 17 years old, So I had to modify my appearance a bit. My father, otherwise known as me, died early in a car accident without accomplishing anything. Not much is known about him as he doesn't show himself to the media.

"*Chuckle* It will be indeed, But please don't worry about it as I have already gotten used to it." And with that said we both chuckle evilly as our plans are set in motion not minding the tense female receptionist.

"M-Mr.Sebastian, Mr.Ashborn. The council is waiting for you, If you follow me to the meeting room." She said kind of nervously then managed to compose herself while leading us to the meeting room. Entering the room, what welcomes us is a huge room with several figures sitting in their respective seats.

"Mr. Blackheart, Welcome. To be honest it was quite a surprise to be called to a meeting, Not that we mind. And this is...?" One of the men in the room offered his hand for a handshake to Sebastian with a smile then looked at me.

"Mr. Lucius Fox, I hope it was a pleasant surprise. And as for who's behind me, he's Ashborn the second, My grandson. He's actually the reason we're having this meeting." And with that said I offered my hand with a polite smile: "It's an honor to finally meet the 'Midas Touch' who turn any falling business to success. I heard a lot about you from my grandpa."

"The pleasure is all mine, It was truly unfortunate what happened to your father, You have my condolences." He said while observing me from head to toe. But I know his words are genuine.

"It's alright, It's all in the past." I said without flinching which surprised him for a second then turned to face the others "Now, Ladies and gentlemen, I know you are all wondering about the purpose of this meeting so I won't waste your time with the useless rubbish" Saying that I placed the flash drive on the huge TV and what appeared on the screen is a weird looking bike and a skateboard, But what is astonishing is that both of them are floating.

"These ladies and gentlemen, Are the hoverboard and the spreader bike. The future of the transportation industry. Designed by Me, Ashborn Blackheart the second." I said with a huge smile, Not minding their shocked face.

~~ 2 hours and a half later ~~

"It would definitely create a huge uproar, my lord, It would drive the eyes of the U.S. military and other nations to us." He said with a strange smile on his face, We are riding the limousine to a certain location.

"... Sebastian, You were literally here around the game for more than 100 years, Don't Tell me your connections can't deal with this." I said with a smile of my own.

"*Chuckle* of course my lord, Of course." he said.

"On a different topic, I heard there's a rat digging where he shouldn't." I said with a dangerous glint in my eyes.

"Ah, Yes the reporter. His name is J. Jonah Jameson if I remember correctly. Should we deal with him like usual?"

"No, Don't kill him, just make sure he doesn't remember anything." I said while exiting the car in a remote area. Suddenly a ship appeared Infront of me.

"My Lord, We were waiting for your arrival." Demiurge said with a smile.

( Thank you for reading. And I apologize for the poor writing quality of this chapter. )