The Zetta Sonic
Tux

Alex isn't worried about Gavin River being there. Chances are they're there for the same purpose, preventing the killer robot from harming anyone. He was a little worried about his best friend Willy being there. Willy's father was a well-known hospital owner. He was often at these kinds of events. Alex just didn't expect Willy's family to be one of the main sponsors here. That is, not only will Willy be there, but the entire Sims family will be there. The mask won't work for a good friend, Alex knows it.

Not that Willy understands all about Alex. For example, Willy never knew the story of the ICPA. But the mask and the tuxedo won't stop her from recognizing Alex's presence. The point is, he's got to keep himself from meeting Willy.

Shortly after, they had guests. Emil went into the room. The young brunette paid no more attention to Alex than Alex did to her. More precisely, on the tool he was under. A white object the size of his backpack. Rocket's coming.

“You need this if you want to finish your opponent faster.” Jayden turned off all the features on their meeting table. He put it on top instead. Then, he began to explain how to operate the object.

Alex took over the rocket. It was a little lighter than he expected. He didn't find anything or any rope he could wear. Jayden explained the material from the rocket would automatically stick to his uniform. Its outboard power is even more reliable than a parachute strap, according to Jayden.

As the other three children were busy discussing the rocket, Tiger crossed his arms in front of his chest and cleared his throat loudly. “I'm sure there's a skipped part here.”

Jayden doesn't need to be reminded twice. “Alex, Emil. Emil, Alex.”

Tiger raised both eyebrows. “That's free?”

Jayden continued, “Emil will be my assistant. He should have been Otto's assistant professor, but as long as the professor hadn't acknowledged it, Emil would have helped me. He who made this rocket finished faster.”

“It reminds me of something else.” Alex glanced at the young man with my eyes. “How did you know I was Zetta Sonic? They tell you?” Alex swapped a glance at Tiger and then Jayden. Alex remembers very well that no other ICPA member knew that Zetta Sonic was not even old enough to be an agent or if his real name was Alex.

Emil raised his shoulders. “I know because you said. Just now.”

Alex was stunned to hear that. Then, he recalled Tiger's remark about the strange agent. According to Alex, Emil is not strange, just a little different. That makes it interesting. Alex extended a hand. “Alex, si Zetta Sonic.”

Replace Emil was silent. He stretched out a fist, waiting until Alex punched a soft fist. “People say I'm weird.”

“Do not worry, the world needs strange people.”

“You remind me of the head of ICPA Regis. His name is Marcus Anthony Hill.”

Emil's casual reply left Alex completely stunned this time.

Not caring about the condition of the surrounding people who were silent, Emil continued again. “Pak Mark once said that too. Exactly the same as you said just now. It's been a while, anyway. When he visited here. Get around. Checking equipment. They call it a comparative study. I said, he was just looking for inspiration. New idea for its branch Regis.”

Alex was still silent, not knowing what to react to.

Jayden smiled then hurriedly melted the atmosphere. “I'm glad you guys can fit in. Emil will also help me become an operator. We'll see if this goes well tonight. Well, I think it's time for Alex to get ready.

Alex arrives at the town hall before the show starts. He lined up neatly behind the queue. The guards checked the identity of each invited guest. They simply mention the name or show the barcode to scan. Alex has a barcode on his phone. He just showed it to the guard. After the guard checks it on the tablet PC, Alex is welcome in.

“Welcome, young master Carvello!”

He walked carefully so as not to meet with family members Willy let alone Willy himself. To help, Alex uses a communication device taped behind his ear. The device works both ways. He can talk to anyone in the command room. In addition, the top button in Alex's tuxedo is the micro camera. Alex is not alone.

Alex turned towards the snack on the right side of the large room. He was used to being at parties alone. Also used to finding her favorite snack and secretly looking for cocktails. Today, Alex won't be looking for cocktails. He didn't know what was going to happen, so he better be on guard. Alex recalls some eye-catching canapes.

He moved to the end of the room.

The town hall was noticeably narrower than the last time he had been there. Maybe because there's a big stage there and a lot of people. It could also be because Alex last went there two years ago. Some things stay the same. High ceilings with paintings of clouds and angels, round and sturdy pillars, and intricate black carvings on the stairs and second-floor balconies.

From his current position, Alex could recognize several people. There are artists that he knows often appear on television, as well as politicians who later rose to prominence for expressing controversial opinions, as well as Willy's family. At that moment, Alex recognized another face there.

“What is it?” alex asked almost without a sound.

[Who?] Jayden's voice was clear and clear.

“River.”

[What? Waita minute. Aye! You found Gavin River. How-to? I even had to use the scanner and computer probe to identify him.]

“I heard him talk while passing behind him.”

[Don't get too close to him. He doesn't know who Zetta Sonic is. Leave it like that first. You better go up to the second floor. There is a better view from there.]

Alex agrees. There is no point in revealing his identity especially to ICPA members where his father works. He also agreed that the second floor allowed him to watch the first floor more easily. So far, he hasn't seen Willy either. Maybe Willy came late or maybe not come at all. They just got home from camp this morning.

As Alex began to climb the stairs, he realized how Gavin was circulating his gaze around, then walked quickly away from the crowd. “Jayden, you see? Looks like he has a plan.”

[I checked on the guest who had just arrived. An entrepreneur in the oil field. They are at odds in court over unilateral price increases.]

“Potential to be a target.”

[Philip has many enemies.]

“So, do I have to follow River or find this guy?”

[Not both. Philip's enemy is not just him. Long list. You just go up to the second floor. Let me and Jason follow River.]

Alex knew Jayden had fixed the tiny drone. When he goes to the town hall, Jason also infiltrates. “What makes you feel better following an agent from another branch than that businessman?”

[It's easy. The businessman is a rabbit. River hunter. Just like us.]

“Hiding someone else's game is not good.”