Chapter 156: Sentinel (1/2)

Chapter 156: Sentinel

"I appreciate the thought, but when the hearing comes around, I want to handle it alone," said Aldrich He did not want Minute on how things went, there was a distinctive possibility that Aldrich was going to use some, well, less than savory means to obtain the control he needed

Aldrich did not want Minute, Aldrich did not particularly think that testimony from Minuteman to vouch for Aldrich would do much It was as Minuterowth, and that wouldthe status quo, afraid

They would want to control Aldrich

Well let theht Aldrich By the end of this all, Aldrich would be the one in control

"Got it," said Minuteman "Well, at the very least, let me submit recorded testimony on behalf of your character and what you did today I don't kno

There's nothing worse in this world than good deeds going punished If possible, I'd like that not to happen to you"

Aldrich nodded to Minute towards the bunker vault doors "Do you have an idea about what's going to happen to theh, that's for sure Most of their homes ashed away or flat out destroyed The homeless shelters are also flooded, so they won't have anywhere to stay And as powerless people, I doubt they have the ether

And it's not just Southside either that's suffering THe rest of Haven's also in sha out orup Nomad cloaks"

"The Panopticon won't help?" said Aldrich "What about the Reconstruction Initiative?"

The reconstruction initiative was a co coether so as to rebuild cities after variant attacks Most city walls and structures were built with pre-deter as quick and efficient as possible

The Panopticon had ownershi+p rights over the templates of city wals and fortifications while private companies had ownershi+p over te or office buildings

Through the Reconstruction Initiative, even e to itself over the course of weeks to months

"It's sad to say, but tier 3 cities like this are pretty replaceable," said Minute in the world these days, it's a hconstruction contracts to rebuild themselves faster

But unless a tier 3 city holds soet left to rot after big attacks like this There's just not enough ht," said Seise Haven's suffered, you'd be hard pressed to find a construction co to shell out resources at a loss to fix it There's just not anything worth rebuilding for"

"I'll be changing that," said Aldrich

Minuten a contract with a construction co a corporate backer is fine, but that will limit your freedom evenis set in stone yet But at the very least, I can guarantee that this city won't get ignored I spent the effort to save it, I sure as hell a to just watch it wither away"

"I respect your coet the little guys, huh"

Before Aldrich could respond, a voice crackled in his earpiece It was Fisk

"Uh, boss, you et back to the city center," said Fisk

"Hm? What is it?" said Aldrich

"Reside grumpy old Seis to do, but it looks like he's trying to clai the line up the front andsure everyone had time to evacuate and whatnot

Buuut I'ot scared and ran with his tail between his legs Makes o," said Aldrich to Minuteet sent off to safety And again, I appreciate your willingness to sponsorA tiny sponsorshi+p in exchange for my life? Now that's a deal I'd take in a heartbeat," said Minuteman "Good luck hatever it is you need to deal with"