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After a few days, I finally sorted out everything related to the company, now my company. I gave it a new name - World technology, which sounds good, though a little provocative. Of course I wanted to give it a creepy name to match my nickname, but I refrained. I think it's fine, one day we'll be developing the most advanced technologies, so it's the right name for us. The hardest part will be recruiting a team to run the company. Dealing with other businesses and so on can be a problem, especially for me, since I don't know much about it. You have to find a smart person, and you have to manage from behind the scenes, of course now you have to do everything yourself. I'd also have to find men of skill, like Hartley. If I could find geniuses like Palmer, that would be even better....
Finished with all that, I could finally rest and have a drink. But at that moment, the doorbell rang....
*♪ Tinkle! ♪
Hmm, back at last...
When I opened the door, Hartley stood before me with a backpack and a large bag in his hands.
«Will you let me in?
I stepped away from the door and let him come in.
«I'm done with your sword, here you go. - He handed me the bag, took off his backpack, and walked further into the house. I didn't hesitate and opened it right away. There was a large black case in the bag, it was something like the ones the military kept their weapons in. When I opened it, I immediately saw what I expected.... A blade, straight in shape, gradually decreasing from the strongest part to the weakest. The garda was quite large, but it was just right for me. The sword was slightly dark, the same color as the suit. The hilt was large, but it was fine in my gloves. It looked quite decent, I liked it immediately.... If you used it without armor, the sword might look a little big, but it went well with it.
*♪ Shoo ♪ ♪ Shoo ♪ ♪ Shoo ♪ ♪ Shoo ♪
Swinging it a few times, I accidentally cut the shelf, but I didn't even feel it. The sharpness is amazing... If I had it at Nanda Parbat, I'd cut the whole league without any trouble.
Putting the blade back, I headed for the kitchen, where my guest was already in full swing.
«Aren't you confused? This is actually my house.
The guy froze before reaching his fork to his mouth:
«Uh, sorry, I just haven't been able to eat properly for two days.
«Why is that? I thought I gave you money.
Proceeding to re-start the meal, Hartley said:
«Well, I had a little fun, and then I got bored, so I decided to finish the sword. But you were gone, so I had to get the resources myself, so I ripped off Star Labs. They had a lot of what I needed, even a couple of my designs. Later, I found out about Wells. Anyway, things didn't go according to plan, those bastards were able to track me down, so I had to lay low.
I sighed:
«Okay, you didn't go in there for the tools, did you? Are you trying to get back at Wells again?
Hartley set down his glass and grinned crookedly:
«Guess not now, the bastard's disappeared.
I hummed:
«You bet, he's not just missing, he's dead.
*♪ Tinkle ♪
Hartley dropped his fork and stared at me in astonishment:
«How... How?
«I'll tell you about it... - After pouring him and myself a drink, I began a long and tedious story. It was necessary, because I planned to recruit the guy. If he wasn't aware of everything, it would be a problem. So the story of the visitor from the future and Wells' death had to be retold first.
After drinking a lot and hearing my story to the end, the guy sighed:
«Shit, I've been tricked this whole time. What a load of crap. What am I supposed to do now? My career as a scientist is ruined, that asshole did a great job. I can't even get revenge now.
I grinned:
«Don't worry about revenge, I assure you, Thawne will die, it's only a matter of time. Don't worry about a job either, you already have one.
«What do you mean? You mean work for you?
I nodded:
«Right, we know enough about each other. Even though our acquaintance was a little strange, it doesn't mean we can't work together. With my power, I can do a lot of things, but what you can do, I can't do. Of course I could start studying it, but it would take too much time, which I don't have. I've created a company, World technology, that will specialize in developing advanced technology. I could use an engineer with your skills.
Hartley chatted the bourbon in his glass, and afterward said:
«Well, it's not a bad title, but can it justify it? Although, I have little choice, it's still better than wasting time..... Okay, I'm in, but I'm just looking for a good paycheck and the opportunity to create my own projects. Even if they're a little dangerous.
I nodded:
«Deal.
After shaking hands, Hartley took a drink and stood up:
«All right, I'm gonna go. Now that I have my own personal lab, I should get something ready.
When the guy left, I decided to get down to business and work with the documents, but I was interrupted by an alarm.... When I got to the computer I immediately realized the reason and quickly put on the suit. Thawne had crawled out of his hole and freed Blackout, now the trouble I caused might start. In canon, Toon freed Peekaboo, but now it's someone scarier. Iris was able to knock the girl out then, but I doubt it'll work on Blackout. If one of them dies, it won't be pleasant, but they'll still be useful, even if Iris is useless.
*♪ Vjjn ♪ ♪ Vjjn ♪ ♪ Vjjn ♪
A few teleportations and I made it to Star Labs. I could already hear that electricity grinding and feel the power surges. The guy just got out, knocked out Cisco and West, now he's after Caitlin and Iris. Lucky he's a little weak from his long imprisonment, but that won't stop him from killing them, he should hurry up...
*♪ Vjjn ♪ ♪ Vjjn ♪
A few more moves and I found myself in a spacious hall.
«Were you thinking of running away? I feel you. * Bang *
The guy noticed me, but too late. A good kick to the back of the head knocked him out quickly. Even though he's electric, it seems to still work on him. Although, I think it's because he's too weak. He looks more like a normal human now than ever, not even giving off electricity, kinda weird that...
Looking at the two girls huddled together, I grinned:
«Relax, it's not time to die yet.
«You-- You're... - Iris tried to say, but I interrupted her:
«Yeah, yeah, I'm too lazy to talk, lock him up before he wakes up. - Then I listened and added: - Don't forget Eddie, he's in the gas pedal, he sounds like he's in trouble.
I left right after that. I didn't need Blackout's body, but I didn't mind taking something...
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