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A.R.G.U.S. Secret base.
Today, the main center of the organization was as busy as ever. Dozens of people were sitting at computers and monitoring the situation. After the appearance of the meth people, the organization began to keep a close watch on each of them. Of course, they hadn't stopped watching for the most dangerous criminals, but after the gas pedal had exploded, the work had increased considerably. If they were too dangerous, they were either caught or eliminated.
In the center of the building, there were three people standing at a large table with many monitors around it.
The dark-skinned woman looked first at the skinny old man and then at the dark-haired woman.
«So, it's been quite a while since the last report. But he's resurfaced, albeit this time without casualties. What did you find out?
Lila Michaels put the folder on the table and said:
«Not much has been learned, the main thing we know is that Famine has stopped hunting humans and that his power has changed.
«What do you mean, changed?
The old man nodded to a man sitting at a computer nearby, then he did something, and an image came up on the main monitor. It was a video, and there were two men fighting in it. A giant man and a man in unusual armor. The man in the suit moved instantly, and then the sky darkened and lightning struck the giant man. When the recording stopped, Waller frowned:
«Lightning? That's strange, wasn't Mardon the lightning bolt?
The old man nodded:
«Once upon a time, yes, but it certainly wasn't him. Mardon could use weather powers, but teleportation was impossible for him. As far as we know, he's missing.
Waller nodded:
«Okay, so he controls lightning now too.... - With a heavy sigh, the woman asked: - What else did you find out? Name? Appearance?
Michaels opened the folder and pulled out a large photograph and a drawing. Handing them to the dark-skinned woman, Lila said:
«The drawing is his supposed appearance, Arrow and my husband saw him and made a sketch of him, and this.... - nodding at the photograph, the woman added: - What we were able to find from the compiled drawing. Based on the information on this man, we are absolutely sure that it is him. Those who saw him also confirmed it.
Waller held up the pictures in front of her and asked:
«And who is he?
The old man signaled to the man again, and then the information appeared on the monitor again. There was a picture of a dark-haired man with slightly unusual eyes. They were dark, but with strange red streaks in them. There was also his name and a bit of biography.
Michaels looked at him and said:
«Hunter Greene... What else did you find out?
«A lot of unusual things. First of all, we don't know much about his past, it's like he came out of nowhere. The information we've been able to find was created by someone at a specific time. A time that coincides with the gas pedal explosion and the appearance of Famine. Secondly, his current life is just as unusual. Most recently, he created a company called World technology. It's in its infancy, but they've already had some notable successes. How he got it is also quite unusual. The previous owner and all the shareholders, for one reason or another, gave up their parts. Each case is stranger than the next, and most of them are behind bars now.
Waller frowned, and Michaels continued:
«It is noteworthy that in criminal circles, this company is not even mentioned. Six gangs that wanted something were completely wiped out. I think it's easy to see by whom.
Waller sighed:
«Hunger.
Michaels nodded:
«That's right, even the Triads know who's behind this company, and they're trying to stay out of Green's business. World technology is untouchable in criminal circles. They know the Ogre's methods, even the craziest of scumbags aren't willing to go there. That's why we're almost 100 percent sure Hunter Green is Hunger. But we didn't set up a stakeout or get too close.
Waller nodded:
«Reasonably, he's single-handedly capable of destroying the league, following him would be foolish. What else did you find out?
Michaels closed the folder and said:
«That's it, that's all we've been able to find out.
Waller shifted her gaze to the old man and he understood immediately:
«Ahem, well, I don't have much either. I've mostly been studying his powers, like you said. Quin and Deagle described his abilities in detail, and I drew some conclusions. First, from what I gather, he doesn't possess any particular fighting style. Or he just didn't need to use it, against the people of the League of Assassins. Perhaps he didn't even need to exert himself then, as his instincts are superior to humans and we are too slow and weak for him. He easily predicts strikes and acts instantly. Even a master like Ras Al Ghul was no better for him than anyone else, so close combat with him is useless. Also worth mentioning was his strength. It was enough to easily break bones and rip out hearts, so he was definitely inhumanly strong. And of course, teleportation and weather powers, you've seen it for yourself. - The old man exhaled and continued: - So, the main thing I realized is his unique power, which sets him apart from the rest of the meta humans completely. Weather control, this power was known to belong to Mardon, but he was missing. After reading Lyla's report, I also realized his second power, changing his appearance. Hannibal Bates is also missing, and as we know, he can change his appearance. All these people who own shares in Greene's new company, somehow, one by one, committed crimes of one kind or another and then went to jail. It's not hard to figure out what happened.
Waller nodded and the old man continued:
«There's no telling how much power he's already taken, but it's definitely more than we know. This "Atomic Destroyer" also disappeared after the confrontation with him, so there's a chance that Hunger has gotten even stronger by taking his powers by some unknown method.
Amanda arched an eyebrow:
«Atomic Destroyer?
The old man grinned:
«That's what Star Labs called it, and it's a rather unusual situation, I haven't figured out what's going on in Central City yet. As for Hunger, I can tell you one thing for sure, there's not much we can do.
Waller sighed:
«That's right, there wasn't much we could do six months ago, but now.... His strength is growing. Hunger. It's an unusual name, perhaps he's taking the powers of others by eating them?
The old man nodded:
«I was thinking the same thing.
Amanda sighed:
«His powers are truly astonishing... He eats meta humans, but what about regular humans? What's the reason his "diet" stopped?
The old man shook his head:
«We don't know. Supposedly he stopped feeding on humans after the Nanda Parbat incident. But we are not sure, he was too cautious, maybe now he just started kidnapping less often or found another way to feed.
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