Chapter 152: Chapter 152: White Fang (4)
Chapter 152: White Fang (4)
~Jack POV~
Returning to the conversation about before with Winter when she asked me if I could trade my weapons, I raised an eyebrow at that wanting further confirmation, "What do you mean by that Winter? And what does the General want with my weapons if so which one's?"
Seeing her grin slightly at this thinking I would accept she began to explain the uses for it to provide support to the Kingdoms, "What the General means is the ones that have been assisting the Faunus and the Robots you used to fight against Starro. The General was wondering if he could purchase it off you for the betterment of Remnant."
Just in time Weiss finally listens while I frown at this clearly saying my piece to her and General Ironwood wanting my tech, "Afraid not. The weapons are not for sale nor are the ones I used against Starro would be available. Those are off the table and to be used for my own company providing protection against Grimm. If you want to discuss more business about me handing over my technology, then there is nothing more to say."
Winter looked a bit shocked at me saying no even if it meant for the 'greater good' for Remnant which likely means Atlas first and foremost with the most precious technology advanced than others.
Not a huge fan.
However, I'm not against making a deal with Mantle however there are bound to be a few rats willing to trade things off just to be in the seat of Atlas elites.
But I can spare something else instead with me grinning at Winter replying to her, "However, I don't mind forming a business with the Schnee Dust Company so long as Weiss is the next heiress, I don't mind lending my support. And if the Military were to form a partnership with my capsules then we talk business."
Hearing that name of the Schnee Dust Company made Winter frown but also shocked a bit when I mentioned I would like to make a partnership with Atlas Military so long as it's about the Capsules then it would be no issue.
Not like those big heads would figure out how my capsules worked.
If they even so much as hack or try to discover its secrets I have many plans for its protection with self-destruction or a nasty virus attack that will harm their systems.
Winter soon excuses herself a bit before Weiss comes in hearing the conversation asking my input about the whole exchange, "I see. It seems like people are really wanting to make some business plans with you Jack. Especially revealing the Capsules to Remnant and making you're HQ in Menagerie…"
She stops a bit with me sensing some conflict in her emotions using <Telepathy> to feel her thoughts and emotions.
Next, she comes closer to me side walking wanting to ask my input calming herself down a bit before she spoke, "Jack. Be real with me why would you make your HQ in Menagerie? I mean I know you already announced it and made it happen but…"
Sighing at this I already knew it stems from the problems with Weiss Family having issues with Faunus in the past.
Soon enough I see Blake's ear twitch listening in to the conversation as I explain to Weiss why I made it my HQ, "Simple. Because no one is willing to help the Faunus. And it's also a strategic location for me to build my Future Foundation."
Weiss looks confused as I explained to her the reason why I choose it was to help the Faunus advance and expand their island but more so for me to establish a working long-lasting relationship with them in the far future as well as get the first dessert deposits I get by assisting them.
Weiss gets confused by this while I explain further the purpose of it is to obtain minerals and ores in the desserts because of how highly concentrated the Grimm in the area is and with me providing the manpower needed it would be more than ideal to help the Faunus and gain more support from them as well as be the first in all kinds of businesses I get in the future.
Then I expressed an evil smile making Weiss look at me dumbfounded while I explain another reason for helping Menagerie, "Although while I make my products of Capsules be known all kinds of business would want a to be within me for my influence I'm making. They would have to start setting up a business in Menagerie to get in my good graces and being Hero certainly helps out with some fan influence on my end. Not so much than a month has passed and I'm already making a lot of Lien nearing the millions soon. Now just imagine it being in years."
Next, I was soon bold to hold onto Weiss's hands making her blush and making my claim to help her out, "And I did recall I would promise to help you out right? When you become the Heiress, you have my full support to change your family company right. Think of it as I'll always be there to help you out. After all, you want to help make your grandfather's dream come true right."
Weiss stops a bit looking at me shocked while looking at me in a different light impressed even by my choice, "Oh… that is a very well thought out plan. By making your HQ the first to provide a partnership with Menagerie for the support you also be the first to provide the first to trade with them along with being the first to provide any ores they find if you bought them while at the same time respecting their lands since it belongs to them. But… what about the White Fang though?"
Hearing that soon Blake comes towards us wanting to know about leaving off from her team for a bit, "I'm quite curious as well Jack. I have heard the news of Menagerie being able to communicate with us thanks to the Future Foundation providing a CCT. But there has been news of the White Fang trying to enter your HQ. Aren't you worried that they will take your technology?"
"Haha!"
Laughing at such a joke being made I personally created my works with fail-safes in the off chance anyone would dare try to steal my tech.
But sensing they weren't taking me seriously I began to take out my Scroll showing the buffoons that tried to steal my Knightmare Frames calming them, "Sorry. But it's laughable they would do so. Especially the White Fang thinking they could use fear tactics in scaring me. Look here at one of the White Fang branches, in Menagerie trying to steal my Knightmare Frames and the consequences that follow."
Weiss and Blake both took a look to see a bunch of White Fang members trying to break into my Future Foundation building but soon enough activated the bodyguards of my HQ.
Soon a whole platoon of 2B soon entered the stage all of them lifeless appearing ready for combat with their POD Systems activated connecting to my original island with Weiss and Blake looking on surprised.
These ones are the standard issue YoRHa Combat androids with no Aura shields like 2B or A2 just a bunch of androids with no souls. I did think, about the idea of using it but then disregarded it entirely for the fact bringing out another race to this world is bad enough.
But you did have to admire the fact these YoRHa Combat Units were especially dangerous because in the original they were filled with countless combat data to fight machines and humanoid-like beings.
They have literally countless combat skills in the human world from martial arts to skilled weapons masters in their own right with each having their own personal weapon reference along with their PODs at the ready.
2B is the one in full control of the YoRHa units along with the A2 second in command to fight alongside them with me being the master.
Blake and Weiss were confused by this as I explained to them the difference between them and the original, "Don't worry those aren't the 2B you guys know. These ones are real androids with no soul it would be a shame if I made more like 2B with souls it would be too hard to tell them apart."
Blake and Weiss doubted my words when they saw them but reluctantly accepted for now seeing the units are ready with A2 leading them explaining the basic leave politely while the White Fang members didn't listen saying you should fear us for letting a human place have a place hold here and attacked.
What happened next was the complete destruction of the White Fang unit trying to fight against literal fighting machines along with the Arc Reactors powering them with energy-based technology.
Blake flinched seeing her former members act like this while Weiss frowns seeing how the battle was easily won with just them and A2 defending showing the brutality of some of their broken bones.
Blake, of course, was angry at this while I remained calm closing my Scroll as she spoke out to me clearly angry with me, "Jack… as a friend I can respect you but… do your own androids really have to be that brutal against them. They are people like us."
Responding to Blake with a tired sigh I explained to her time in the White Fang making her stop in her tracks, "Blake. In your time in the White Fang have any of your members ever remembered the victims they caused to be parentless to be orphans simply working for a human business? The White Fang intended to take my weapons to do harm to people. Something I won't take their shit for. Especially because I seem to recall were hunting Adam for killing a lot of people. Innocent or not."
Staring my eyes at Blake she looks down while I make my point clear to her to listen in a calm tone, "Remember they may have been friends but… when push comes to shove. I won't let anybody push me around if it's to harm people. Sadly, though the White Fang just choose the wrong guy to target."
Grabbing her hand to look at me I spoke to Blake with a sad look in my eyes as our eyes made contact, "Blake you said before you want to change the White Fang. And I apologize if my method was brutal but it's to prove a point that I won't be one of those easy-to-pick targets. It's to send them a message I'm not afraid of them."
Blake looks into my eyes a bit thinking before sighing out loud to me letting go of my hands and returning to her friends while I frown feeling Weiss pat my shoulders, "Don't worry Jack. I know she understands but… there are just some things we can't accept as the reality you know? It must hurt for her."
Yeah…
Guess it would hurt if we were hunting down her old friends like this…
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~Sil POV~
Gazing my eyes directly at the boy in question one of our supposed targets to keep on a lookout for using our Scrolls to keep our contact with him at a minimum if possible.
Glancing over my teammates we all gave a short nod with me opening up contact with our benefactor soon revealing to be a formal appearance as he spoke out, "Tell me Team SMMK? What is your status report on the target in question? Can you get me any valuable data on him?"
The person I'm talking to is Jacques Schnee head of the SDC talking to us to find any blackmail material on the newly expanding Capsule Empire taking over the market.
Heh.
This fucker sure is worried about some snot nose kid but hey as long as he pays well and we do our job it doesn't really matter what we do.
And also, the most annoying fucker I had the displeasure of meeting.
Atlas bigots always have such a rod up their asses.
Sigh… a job is a job though.
I replied to him what we can from a far distance not wanting to disturb the mission they are on Jacques responded back, "Sigh… very well. Just be sure to keep any info or dirty acts that boy Jack Nights has. I want him under my thumb with any blackmail I can get and also his newly expanding Capsule Empire. Better get something Sil."
*Beep*
Ending the call like that I could only sigh at this glancing at my teammates at what to do next from here, "Alright Team SMMK you heard the client. He wants to get as much dirt as possible on Jack Nights. Stay in the shadow and don't react till you got a good opportunity to act. Got it?"
They all nodded in agreement and gave each of them what not to do when they got into a scenario with him.
Heh.
*WOOSH*
Soon enough I used my Semblance <Darkness> and we are in soon in a blanket of it with Mina holding onto a magic necklace that allows us to control the Grimm nearby thanks to Ms. Lemon bitch. It's how we aren't fighting them right now.
But what can I say though we are only hired mercenaries working with him for the time being along with the Lien we are racking up?
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