The unsettling sound of "Ka Ka Ka" came to an abrupt stop as the unconscious Himiko was restrained and controlled by the Crimson Bands of Cyttorak. Jonny Blaze glanced at the surprised Jessica Jones and the increasingly anxious Devil's Claw Girl before introducing them to each other.
"Jessica, this is Devil's Claw Girl."
"Devil's Claw, this is Jessica Jones."
Then Jonny turned his attention to the immobilized Himiko, tapping his finger on her head. "Her name is Himiko. She's got some... issues up here. For now, I can only control her temporarily while she adjusts."
"It's late. Jessica, can you arrange rooms for Devil's Claw Girl and Himiko? We'll talk more tomorrow."
Though they had plenty of questions, Jonny made it clear he was ready to rest, so both Jessica and Devil's Claw Girl stifled their curiosity for the night. Jessica picked up the controlled Himiko with one hand—surprising Devil's Claw Girl with her strength—and they both left Jonny's room.
There were plenty of empty rooms on the second floor. While picking out one, Jessica and Devil's Claw Girl exchanged questions, testing each other curiously.
It didn't take long for Devil's Claw Girl, who had more experience, to realize something was off. Jessica seemed clueless about her world. She had no idea about the Seven, had never heard of Vought International, and didn't even know the most basic superhero names—this was ridiculous!
Vought superheroes were known all over the world, even in the most remote places where smaller heroes operated. How could Jessica not know any of this?
Even more absurd was that they were in Manhattan, where Vought's headquarters were located. Not knowing about it here was beyond strange!
The only logical explanation was that this wasn't her original world anymore.
Devil's Claw Girl had heard about parallel universes before. Could it be that this mysterious man, Jonny Blaze—who hadn't even told her his name—had brought her to an entirely different world?
It seemed crazy, yet somehow, it all felt real.
That night, while some lay awake, restless and overwhelmed by everything that had happened, others slept soundly, unbothered by the chaos.
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**The Next Morning.**
"If you can't get up, don't blame me for leaving you behind!" Jonny muttered to himself as he reviewed the situation through Friday, realizing what he had missed in the past few days.
Even though he had only been gone for a short time, his gains were substantial.
He had acquired abilities from several powerful individuals: Homelander, Queen Maeve, Starlight, Elongated Man, and Himiko, among others. He had also used points to upgrade his detection range.
Himiko and Devil's Claw Girl had returned with him, and now he had the chance to deal with Starlight and Queen Maeve more carefully.
Perhaps the most valuable takeaway was learning that the super-soldier serum could be infinitely layered and that it worked in tandem with Compound No. 5. He had confirmed the injection's success rate and compatibility.
His primary goals were accomplished. It was time to take the next step in his grand plan.
Jonny got out of bed, shaking off the morning sluggishness, and knew that his grand vision—his plan for building something truly powerful—would begin today.
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An hour later, after breakfast, Jonny was walking around the apartment with a pen in hand, writing down his plans, while Jessica and Devil's Claw Girl hovered nearby, intrigued. As Jessica peered over his shoulder, she asked:
"What are you writing?"
Jonny smirked. "A job listing."
"Position 1: Courier."
"Responsibilities: 1. Handle daily tasks of receiving and delivering parcels according to the company's operating procedures. 2. Develop customer relationships. 3. Pack and prepare parcels, filling out waybills as per company standards."
"Requirements: 1. Familiarity with local terrain. 2. Hard-working, careful, and diligent. 3. Willing to follow management's directions and take initiative. 4. Good health, no bad habits. 5. Preference given to Chinese applicants."
"Salary: $800/month during a three-month trial period, increasing to $2,000/month after full-time hiring. Uniforms and work-related equipment will be provided by the company."
"Position 2: Office Clerk."
"Responsibilities: 1. Manage company business operations. 2. Provide patient and enthusiastic customer service. 3. Complete assigned tasks from management."
"Requirements: 1. Attention to detail with strong computer and learning skills. 2. Ability to follow procedures and work independently. 3. Strong logic and communication skills. 4. Good health, no bad habits. 5. Preference given to Chinese women."
"Salary: $1,000/month during a three-month trial period, increasing to $2,200/month after full-time hiring."
Jessica glanced at the address and contact information Jonny wrote down. "This job ad looks very professional. So, what kind of work are we doing?"
"Start as couriers. Other roles will come later."
Free America wasn't exactly the safest place, with daily shootouts in some areas. Jonny needed strong individuals like Jessica and Devil's Claw Girl to help establish order and protect his assets until his super-soldier legion was ready.
Jonny had already thought this through. Before building a larger workforce, he'd focus on flash delivery—quick deliveries within the local area. From there, he'd expand from Manhattan to the rest of New York.
Turning to Devil's Claw Girl, Jonny added, "You and Himiko will receive the same treatment as Jessica. Free food and lodging during the probationary period, and $3,000 per month after you're regularized."
"I'm fine with that," Devil's Claw Girl replied.
Even though she had once been quite famous, she didn't have much saved up. She couldn't even afford her old apartment's rent.
Three thousand dollars wasn't a huge sum, but in this strange new world, she was content. After all, finding a job that paid that much wouldn't have been easy back in her original world unless—
She knew everything now.
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