Jonah_Chan_Wei_Lim

Southside Trick City was no stranger to crime. Every night, the streets buzzed with the sound of gunfire and police sirens. The city was home to some of the most dangerous gangs in the country, and no one was safe, not even the police.

It was on a night like this when the Blackout made his first appearance. A group of armed henchmen were robbing a local convenience store when the Blackout appeared out of nowhere. He moved like a shadow, his movements quick and precise. With lightning-fast reflexes, he took out the henchmen one by one.

The Blackout was an urban legend, a mysterious figure that had been covered by the media for months. His appearance was always the same: black clothes, black mask, and black boots. He was the talk of the town, and everyone had a different theory about who he was and why he did what he did.

Konya Jr, the son of a wealthy African businessman, was that man. By day, he was a playboy, spending his father's fortune on flashy cars and designer clothes. But by night, he donned the black suit and mask of the Blackout and patrolled the streets, striking fear into the hearts of the city's criminal element.

Strange Tales Of Southside Trick City

The city was in chaos as reports of a masked arsonist terrorizing the streets continued to spread like wildfire. News outlets had taken to covering the story with fervor, desperate to uncover the identity of the elusive culprit. However, as was becoming all too common, the media had once again targeted the Blackout as a potential suspect in the case.


Pamela Oliver, a reporter known for her sensationalized coverage, had been quick to point fingers at Konya. Her accusatory tone had been unwavering, and she had been determined to paint him as the villain responsible for the fires. "It's not a coincidence that these arson attacks started after the Blackout disappeared from the public eye," she had reported. "We have reason to believe that he is responsible for these heinous crimes."


Konya had watched the news coverage with a mixture of anger and frustration. He knew that he had nothing to do with the fires, yet he was once again being painted as a villain by the media. The constant vilification was starting to wear on him, and he couldn't help but feel like he was fighting a losing battle. Despite his best efforts to keep the city safe, it seemed that he could never escape the shadow of suspicion that hung over him.


Konya knew that he needed help, and there was only one person he could trust - his loyal butler, William. William was a resourceful man who had been with Konya for years and had proven his reliability time and time again.


Konya confided in William about his plan to catch the arsonist and clear his name. William listened attentively and then offered his assistance. "I may not be an engineer, sir, but I am quite handy with my hands. I'm sure I can help you in some way," he said.


Konya was grateful for William's offer and immediately put him to work. Together, they worked on enhancing the Blackout suit to make it fireproof. William suggested using a special material that he had seen used in the military, which was resistant to high temperatures and could withstand the flames.


Konya was impressed with William's knowledge and expertise, and they quickly got to work on creating a fireproof layer for the suit. It was a painstaking process, but they finally succeeded in creating a suit that was completely fireproof.


Konya thanked William for his help, knowing that he couldn't have done it without him. "You're a true friend, William. I don't know what I'd do without you," he said, grateful for the unwavering support of his loyal butler.


With the enhanced suit, Konya felt confident that he could catch the arsonist and clear his name once and for all.


As the Blackout approached the arsonist, he could hear him muttering, "Control, control" repeatedly while drooling through his mask. The Blackout knew that he had to act fast before the arsonist could start another fire.


Without a moment's hesitation, the Blackout lunged at the arsonist, throwing a series of punches and kicks. The arsonist fought back, using a combination of dirty tactics and brute strength. The Blackout was forced to rely on his gadgets to gain the upper hand, using his smoke bombs and stun gun to temporarily blind and incapacitate the arsonist.


The fight continued for what seemed like an eternity, with both combatants taking and dealing heavy blows. Finally, the Blackout managed to get the upper hand and unmasked the arsonist, revealing a confused and delirious Peter Caymen. His laughter echoed through the empty building, adding an eerie layer to the already tense situation.


The Blackout was momentarily stunned, unable to comprehend how Peter had descended into madness. He incapacitated him with a blow to the head, leaving him unconscious on the ground. The Blackout quickly left the scene, not wanting to be caught by the arriving police and the media.


Chapter 4: The Arsonist