Anger

A bloodied Perseus suddenly appeared in front of Thomas Andre, scaring the living daylights out of him.

Perseus had attached the [Prototype Beacon] on Thomas Andre before he left for the heist. Which was also why he was praying that his father doesn't get called on to assist the FBH. Else, wouldn't he be teleporting directly to the people trying to catch him?

Upon seeing Perseus mangled state, Thomas Andre's eyes started glowing red and his mana surged. The paperwork in his office started scattering due to his mana and the pressure was so intense that Perseus spat out another mouthful of blood.

Realising what he had done, Thomas Andre redrew his mana and quickly rushed over to help Perseus.

"WHO DID THIS TO YOU?" Perseus could feel the intense rage just from his father's eyes.

Before replying to his father, Perseus took out Kamish's Heart, its runestone and its reverse scale and showed it to him.

"haha….I raided the Federal Bureau of Hunters Headquarters…"

Ignoring the items in Perseus' hands, Thomas Andre, now slightly calmer asked again,

"Did they do this to you?"

Shaking his head weakly, Perseus started recounting the whole event after Thomas Andre helped him to the couch. He wanted to call for healers at first but Perseus rejected it. He could heal himself in a few hours, and it would be better if less people knew about the incident.

A few minutes later, a now enlightened Thomas Andre finally burst out laughing.

"HAHAHA.. Now that's my son. To think you would even do something your old man doesn't dare to" As he rubbed Perseus' hair roughly.

"No wonder you wanted the mask and the mimic tears.."

"One was to hide your identity while the other was to serve as an alibi…"

"Don't worry about your clone. I thought it was the real you and called it into my office half an hour ago." he said while pointing at the clone of Perseus standing in the corner.

"Besides, a few high ranking members saw 'you' in the private lounge. That should serve as sufficient alibi."

"Go rest. If the FBH Hunters come to our door, it wouldn't be a problem delaying for a few hours until you're fully healed."

Nodding his head, Perseus went to Thomas Andre's Office Bedroom and immediately collapsed on his bed. The fight for control against Kamish's reverse scale had drained him both mentally and physically. All he wanted to do now was get a good rest.

Before long, Perseus drifted off into slumber…

A/N: a short chapter. I'm trying my best to get to the korea arc as soon as possible. Another 1-2 chapters and we'll be there.