There are 3 major powers that run in this world, the first is the Union of Sovereign States (USS) in the west, made up of 776 states occupying the entire western hemisphere, a union that was created after the 3rd world war over 70 years ago. The Great Russian Empire (GRE), sometimes referred to as the New Soviet Union, covers up to 80% of mainland Asia consisting of several countries such as China, Russia and even some parts of the middle east and Europe. However India is exempt, and China exists as a Sovereign nation within the empire. Having its own government and politics. And lastly is the South East Asian Alliance, an alliance between all south east Asian countries plus Japan, who wields the most power in terms of economy, health and technology, widely considered to be the best in the world. Between these major powers is an unending cold war in the search for power and dominance.
Today's news summarized:
Leaked Intel suggest that the speedsters may launch another attack, and despite several appeals, the Korean government has remained quiet.The assassin known as the blossoming blade has been spotted in the GRE and remains one of the nations most wanted individuals.New song, me and you by Miku and Loyal-T tops every chart internationally. An album is set to release soon.Local celebrity deadpool makes headlines after setting fire to a mob boss' car.
Have a pleasant evening!
Jerry: is that all?
Josuke: Yes, that is all.
A few weeks earlier
Jerry: woa, what is that?
Kusuo, leading scientist and engineer in Ga-den technologies: That is our latest project, the worlds most advanced automobile.
Jerry: Does it have a name?
Kusuo: We call it Josuke, after you, young master.
Jerry, blushing a bit; you guys give me too much credit you know. So, is it ready?
Kusuo: actually, that's why we called you, to take it out for a test drive.
Jerry: nice, alright then.
Josuke: yes, that is all.
Jerry: good. Are we there yet?
Josuke: we will be there in 2 minutes.
Jerry: alright. *It's been weeks since I spoke with uncle, I haven't spoken with Tom or Jake since, but I think they'll be fine.
I hope.* *sigh*
Josuke: we have reached the destination.
Jerry then got out of the car, and in front of him was a large warehouse that was locked from the outside.
Jerry: Josuke, park yourself 2 kilometers from here, I'll call you when I need you back.
Josuke: alright.
Jerry then looked up and noticed the cloudy, orange sky. He then approached the entrance. Jerry then destroyed the lock before opening the door and finding a gang of thugs.
?: who are you?
Jerry: you invited me here, remember?
?: didn't they tell you to knock first before entering?
Jerry: apologies, I didn't know low lives where capable of understanding courtesy, much less deserving of it.
?: I see we got a real joker here.
Jerry was standing in the middle of the building when one of the thugs came from the right and placed his hand on his shoulder.
?: listen here kid, not a single one of us here doesn't know who you are, you know.
Jerry: Your invite made that clear.
?: so, you know what happens if a single one of us gets so much as a paper cut right?
Jerry: you'll expose me and my connection to the clan, and considering who my father is now, that would be, inconvenient.
?: I'm glad you understand.
Jerry: what do you need from me.
?: you know exactly what.
Jerry: I meant something reasonable. You can't expect me to just leave Japan forever.
?: That's too bad, because that's exactly what we want.
Jerry: *they really had this thought out, I could have them all killed within seconds, the problem is, if that happened, they'll release all that info, even though I've prepared for this, the risk may be too high. The clan is in a bad shape as it is, I can't let things get worse.*
?: you're thinking aren't you, that's a good decision, however we don't have much time, so I'll just give you 3 seconds to decide.
Jerry: there's no need for that, I've already decided.
?: cleaver boy, I like that.
Jerry: but what do you say we have a wager.
The surrounding thugs began to laugh.
?: alright then, what are your terms.
Jerry: If I can convince all of you to quit working for the speedsters, I can continue to stay in this country.
?: and if we don't?
Jerry: name your prize, anything.
?: Ha! you hear that boys? Our big break is finally here!
*cheering*
Another one of them stood up and said,
??: just so you know, I don't make any deals without absolute assurance, so how about this, I'll give you this watch, if you betray us, it will immediately release lethal venom into your body so fast that not even your famed nite can save you.
However, I'm not a bad sport, so I'll wear one two.
Jerry: …
??: oh, would you look at that, you're shaking already, and is that a cold sweat I see? Seems you were all talk after…
Jerry: hold on.
Then Jerry put the watch on his wrist. Leaving everyone shocked.
??, while smiling: there we go.
He then wore his.
?: alright then, let's be…
Jerry: wait just a minute Bong. Before we begin, let's play a small game.
??: what?
Jerry: it's a game where we guess each other's names Chul, it's that simple.
Chul: that's not what I was gonna ask.
Bong: How the fuck do you know my name? *Not even these guys know*
Jerry: Oh, did I forget to mention? I know everyone here.
Bong: excuse me?
Jerry pointing his finger: you there sitting on that crate, Hoon right, and you right next to him, Eun, if I'm not mistaken you both are cousins. And you up there, you should be Duri, I think, and the three behind me must be Hwan, Tae, Joon.
The warehouse was filled with sounds of confusion and it wasn't hard to guess what I'm talking about.
Chul: OK kid, you know a few names, but that doesn't mean anything.
Jerry while looking down: you still don't get it do you?
Bong: huh?
Jerry: when I said I knew everyone here, I meant it. For example, I believe Duri up there has a mother will a poor health condition, it would be a shame if something happened to her in such a weakened state, I bet you would be upset by that. I wish I could feel the same in your case, and Joon behind me has a history of terrorism in the GRE. I wonder what would happen if his current location got leaked. I hear Russian soldiers electrocute testicles as torture. I was shocked when I found out too. Hoon and Eun, I hear you like em young at least that's what the traffickers say. By the way, that club you both go to every week, it was me who had it shut down for sex trafficking minors as well as other chimes, man, you'll be surprised what people would tell you in exchange for a shorter sentence. Tae, I believe you had a wonderful night at Hwans house last week, I wonder if his wife was around on Wednesday at 9:44 pm. eh, who cares, a little infidelity never hurt anyone that much anyway right?
They all trembled as he began exposing them one by one.
Jerry: may I go on? I haven't even gotten to the juicy ones yet.
Bong: STOP. You're just bluffing. Even if you do know all that stuff you can't make this public and expect us to keep quiet.
Jerry: I think you will, especially you Bong.
Bong: and why is that?
His phone then got a notification, he then opened it, and what he saw made all his hair stand on end.
It was a picture of a young girl with blood on her skin and dress with knives piercing her eyes, cheeks chest legs and arms.
*Ring*
Bong; hello?
?: I have your daughter Mr. Bong, she's still alive, that image you saw was just a deep fake we made to show you a preview of what would happen if you don't accept our remands.
Bong: WHERE IS SHE?
?: …
Bong; Huh?
?: …
She's here.
"Daddy, where are you? This guy looks scary?"
Bong, with a sigh of relief: I'll be back soon dear, OK? Hello? Hello?
Jerry: it seems your free trial has ended, you know what to do to experience the full package don't you?
*clap, clap, clap*
Chul: you did well, I'm impressed, but unfortunately, you may have a chain on everyone here but I was born an orphan and have no criminal record to speak of.
Jerry: I know. Which makes this more fun.
Chul: and how is that?
Jerry: because if I die, none of you will see your loved one's again as you'll all be rotting in a prison cell. And they'll never be heard from again.
All of then then drew their guns and aimed them at Jerry.
Jerry, smiling; go ahead, I'll be waiting for you all in hell.
They all shot at the same time but none of them were aimed at him and not a single bullet touched Jerry. They all misfired.
Jerry: Hm. you know what to do.
They all aimed and Chul.
Chul: …
Jerry: wow, you got yourself a pickle here, if you don't comply, you'll be unloaded on, and if you do, you'll be poisoned to death, your move. Either way, It's mate in one.
Chul, with a calm smile on his face: *Is this the end? How can this be? Where did I go wrong? Everything was perfect. First, I submitted the information about the kid to the speedsters, that's how I got in, then I came up with this full proof plan that made them all respect me. Wait, did I come up with this plan? No, it was given to me by this guy, what was his name again? Takeshi something… it doesn't even matter, at least I've had a good run* Bravo kid, you truly are, a true badass.
He said this while aiming a gun at Jerry and after saying that the sound of gunshots was heard even from hundreds of meters away.
10 minutes later, Jerry began to walk away from the building, and before he could even call, the Josuke came and stopped right in front of him and the door opened by itself revealing Lara who was waiting for him.
Lara: get in.
A few minutes later…
Lara: So, they won't be a problem anymore?
Jerry: Those guys wont, however the rest of them is maybe 60/40. before I left, I made sure they told every speedster follower what happened to them, and if they still want their identity hidden, they would make sure to do the same.
Lara: We've crippled their support.
Jerry: we just bought ourselves some time, I hope we can make good use of it.
But I was wrong, we didn't have any time at all. And by the time I realized that, it was already too late.
EOC