Chapter 734 Learning His Plans
A video montage played on the holographic projection, showing pieces and bits of their combat against the goblins back in the States. David frowned, as he didn't remember seeing cameras on any of them.
But he never once saw Jack in the image, or Mr. Gu, for that matter, and he quickly connected the dots.
'He was wearing a hidden body cam. Smart.'
"With this video, and many more to come, I'm sure, I planned to portray you three as enforcers of sorts. You would be called in to deal with monster appearances and people going rogue with their newly discovered powers.
"If we pull it off properly, it would give you young folks, as well as me, a good push in public opinion. And that is exactly what I need for the upcoming campaign. What do you think?" Trace back the roots of this material to n0v$lbin
Alex looked dazed at the prospect of taking an active role in the public eye.
It was silly to suddenly feel self-conscious about this, given he had always wanted to become a recognized professional e-sports player. But it suddenly became an all-too-real possibility.
He felt his stomach churn a bit from the nervosity.
"I don't want to be a part of this big public stunt. I'll help you do the work, sure. But I want no camera pointed at me while I do. I don't want to be seen as a hero. Or a saviour, for that matter," David said, looking at Jack sternly.
Jack frowned a bit at his statement.
"Tell me, Mr. Magnus. If you don't want to be portrayed as a hero or saviour, why are you bending over backwards to build a shelter to save people? Doesn't your statement go against your actions?"
But Alex also knew that regardless of how cowardly a person was, he wouldn't hesitate if he could save a life. He just wasn't the type to leave a person to die if they didn't deserve it.
"I think David has a good point, even if his methods and philosophies are a smidge barbaric. We won't be able to save everyone. That much is certain. If I have to choose to save a person who will fight back or a person who will cower, I would choose the fighter," Kary said.
Hearing her say this, Alex realized they were almost all on the same page. Their ways of treating people might differ, but they all wanted to keep humanity alive.
"I'll do it. But I want to be sure you aren't tying locks on us. My freedom is important to me. I don't want to be restrained under someone suddenly," Alex said, looking at the montage rolling on a loop.
Jack smiled at Alex.
As long as he had him, his plan could proceed. Having all three cooperate would be a boon, for sure.
But his primary target had always been Alex. He felt he could sell him as a hero with much more ease than the other two.
Even though Kary had more public exposure already, she didn't fit his intended mould. Alex could, with a bit of work.
"In this case, let us iron out the specifics and write all this down. Not in a contract, of course. But only in a way to have everything black on white, for good measure."
Mr. Gu pulled out a tablet and set himself up on a corner of the table. He was ready to get everything in writing as needed.
Alex agreed to this, followed by Kary. Only David seemed reluctant at first.
"Come on, man. It's not like he's forcing you into anything. Just discuss your intentions and let's all set our own boundaries. This way, we can keep working together without issue. Don't you want that?" Alex said.
That was the last push he needed to agree. The rest of the meeting proceeded in a more roundtable fashion, everyone talking in turn and setting up their expectations.