A Hero's Beginning Event/Justice
After a cryptic talk with King Johnson, Nate and Alk head out for a job, only to run into a Noxel Group hero, Themis.
Burglars: Lemme go, ya little brat! Or else the hostages are gonna-
Nate: What hostages?
Alk: You done over there?
Nate: Finishing up right now... But we shouldn't lost focus. Watch my back for me, will yah?
King Johnson: Wonderful! Just MAGNIFICENT!
King Johnson: Look at these stock prices! Surely they rise in salute of your heroic deeds!
Nate: Yeah, well... We're still not pulling in the results you want combat-wise.
Nate: Have you taken a look online? Everyone's saying those guys are the real heroes.
King Johnson: Those security robots? I suppose they have been rather popular lately.
King Johnson: But that just makes your job all the more important.
King Johnson: Anyway, think fast, kids! I've got another job for you. I'll forward the details, so get to it!
Nate: This is the place in the report, right?
Alk: I think so...
Cold Woman: I was wondering when you would finally show up, Unfortunately, you're too late.
Nate: No way... Themis?!
Alk: Huh? Do you two know each other? Ah, have you worked together before?
Nate: Are you insane?! I'm nowhere near her level! You can't even compare us!
Nate: You're looking at Noxel Group's strongest troubleshooter, the second generation of the legendary Themis!
Themis: And I'm familiar with you as well... Nate of PBC.
Nate: Huh? Really? W-wait, I'm-
Themis: I understand that you're merely an idol, but if you're going play at being a hero, I would prefer if you at least act the part.
Nate: Huh?
Nate: I-I'm not pretending, I really am a hero-
Themis: Do you think the people whose lives you've endangered would call you that?
Themis: I've looked into your activities up until now, and I noticed a lot of unnecessary damage and injuries.
Themis: If you ended up killing someone, do you think all will be forgiven if you just tell their families you were "trying your very best"?
Nate: Of course no-
Themis: Remember that your unsightly behavior reflects on all of us.
Alk: You sure know a lot about Nate. Did you look her up yourself?
Themis: I make sure to research all the troubleshooters in any districts that overlap with my own. Imposters tend to stick out, that's all.
Themis: You need the resolve and will of a hero to BE a hero. Showing off your powers will only lead to disaster.
Themis: That naïve nature of yours won't get you very far in this world...
Alk: Sorry... Maybe I shouldn't have said anything.
Nate: What are you apologizing for? Besides... Everything she said was true.
Nate: And I know it...
Manager: Sounds like you ran into a little trouble with one of our competitors.
Themis: You make it sound so serious. We didn't even exchange blows.
Manager: I heard you were the one who approached them.
Themis: I'll admit I had a few harsh words for her, but that's nothing new. It happens all the time between troubleshooters.
Manager: This is a vital time for our plan. Try to avoid starting unnecessary conflicts.
Themis: ...Is everything going smoothly?
Manager: Well, this has to do with another company, but one of their districts has reported a crime rate higher than they can deal with.
Themis: I see... Sounds like you're entering the final stages, then.
Manager: Are you sure you don't want to join us?
Themis: I appreciate the prosthetics and battle systems you provided me, but-
Manager: Understood. Participation is by no means mandatory.
Manager: However, remember that our company always has the city's best interests in mind.
Themis: How frightening. It sounds like they've amassed a lot of power.
Themis: Probably more than that girl...
Themis: Nate of PBC...
Themis: Those eyes of hers... She seemed so annoyed with... everything.