Isa adjusted her outfit in the mirror one last time. She wore a sleek black dress that highlighted her refined but casual elegance. Beside her, Gale fidgeted with his cuffs. He had taken human form, appearing as a 14-year-old with black with green tips hair and sharp golden eyes, but despite his usual arrogance, he was clearly nervous.
"You sure you're okay?" Isa teased.
"Tch. Of course, I am," Gale huffed, trying to hide his discomfort.
Isa smirked. "Then why do you smell like anxiety?"
Gale's ears twitched. "...Shut up."
A luxury car pulled up to the grand Knight estate. The mansion was an impressive blend of modern and classical architecture, exuding both wealth and warmth.
As they stepped inside, Isa barely had a moment to take in the familiar sights before—
"Isa!"
A blur of motion, and suddenly, she was wrapped in a tight embrace.
Aine Knight, her new mother, held her close, her eyes filled with warmth and relief. "Oh, sweetheart, it's been too long!"
Isa blinked, momentarily stiff. The hug was unexpected—but… nice
Ethan Knight stood nearby, smiling at the scene. "It's good to finally see you again, Isa." His gaze then shifted to Gale. "And you must be Gale."
(They have only talked on phone calls according to there memories. This is the first time they have met each other face to face.)
Gale straightened. "Yes, sir. It's an honor to meet you."
Ethan chuckled, patting Gale on the shoulder. "No need to be so formal, son. You're family now."
Before Isa could respond, she felt another pair of arms wrap around her. Rose, the old but energetic housekeeper who had been with the Knights for decades, pulled her into a firm hug.
"Look at you, dear," Rose said, cupping Isa's face. "You've grown so much."
Markus, standing beside her, crossed his arms but had a fond smile. "Hmph. Thought you'd forgotten about us old folks."
Isa laughed. "Not a chance."
(Both Rose Sinclair and Markus Sinclair are the old couple. They are house keepers working since Ethan's childhood. They are like grandparents to Isa)
Gale, meanwhile, found himself suddenly being fussed over by Rose. "Oh, you poor thing, you must be starving!"
"I—I eat just fine!" Gale protested as she began piling food onto his plate.
"Just accept it," Isa smirked. "Mom and Rose always win."
Roy chuckled. "Smart girl. You learned fast."
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Business Talk
As dinner wound down, Isa set down her fork and cleared her throat. "Actually, I have something important to discuss."
Ethan and Aine exchanged glances, intrigued. Markus and Rose also perked up, knowing Isa wasn't the type to bring up something casually.
Isa leaned forward. "I want to start my own company. I have advanced blueprints—cutting-edge medical AI technology, I named him Baymax. Plus, designs for revolutionary smartphones and smartwatches."
Aine raised an eyebrow. "That's… quite ambitious."
Isa smirked. "I plan to partner with Stark Industries. Imagine combining Stark's technological resources with our expertise in real estate, tech, and entertainment. It could change the industry."
Ethan rubbed his chin. "Do you have prototypes?"
"Not yet, but with our resources, I can have them ready within a month."
Aine leaned back, considering. "And what do you need from us?"
Isa's eyes gleamed. "Support—financial, legal, and industry connections. I want to enter the market in a big way, and I need the Knight family's backing."
Ethan chuckled. "You're definitely my daughter. Alright, I'll look into it."
"But," Isa added, "you should wait before approaching Stark Industries. Tony Stark is still running is still playboy. And mainly focused on weapons. I have a feeling that things will change a little. I also thinking about acquiring some stakes in stark industries."
Markus, ever the businessman, nodded. "That's oddly specific, but if things really change and you can get some stakes in stark industries then it will be even more easy for your company."
Isa's smirk widened. "Exactly!"
After that they talked a little more, Aine and Rose along with Isa also made Gale try out some clothes that Aine bought. Let's just say Gale went through most embarrassing moments of his life.
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A Vigilante's First Night
Later that night, Isa perched on a rooftop, her black tactical outfit blending seamlessly into the shadows.
"Sai, status?" she whispered.
[No active threats detected nearby… except for one.]
A scream echoed from an alleyway.
Isa's eyes narrowed. "Got it."
She leaped down, landing silently on a fire escape before peering into the alley. Three thugs had cornered a young woman, one of them holding a knife. The girl trembled, clutching her purse.
"Come on, sweetheart," one of the men sneered. "Just hand over the bag, and maybe we'll let you go without a scratch."
Isa rolled her shoulders. "Guess it's time for some fun."
She leaped down, landing behind them without a sound.
"Hey, boys," she said casually.
The thugs turned, startled. "Who the hell—"
Before he could finish, Isa moved. With inhuman speed, she disarmed the man with the knife, twisting his wrist until he dropped it. A quick sweep of her leg sent him sprawling to the ground.
The second thug swung at her, but she caught his arm mid-air and flipped him over her shoulder. The third tried to pull a gun, but Gale, in his tiger form, growled from the shadows. The man froze.
"You— You have a tiger?!"
Isa tilted her head. "Yep."
The thug dropped his gun and ran. His friends scrambled after him.
Isa turned to the woman, who was still shaking.
"You okay?"
The girl nodded quickly. "Th-Thank you! Who are you?"
Isa smirked, stepping back into the shadows. "Just a concerned citizen."
And with that, she disappeared into the night. After she got a little further from her previous location, she asked Phiel to show how much she got from this quest.
[Congratulations! on defeating your first villains host. You get double the amount of initial reward.]
[ You got 50×2=100sp]
[Accept reward Y/N]
Isa looked at the reward and said "Wait! Are saying that if I do something for the first time. I'll get better reward."
[Yes host! If you were to stop bigger crime then you would have gotten better reward. I would have told you at the start, but I know you wouldn't care and still stop those low life's fro harrassing that girl.]
Isa " Yup! That's true. Anyways I'll get back to crime fighting. What did you say Gale wanna continue."
Gale " Sure! That would be my pleasure." After that Isa told him to take human form and go other way. He also had cam so he'll be connected to Sai and her. After that they went around and stopped few more crimes which earned them arround 300sp more. They were in relatively better area, so they didn't find many criminals.