The Shards of War: Balancing Power

Chapter 41

The next day, Matsu woke up feeling a bit light-headed and tired, after he got dressed and ate breakfast, Matsu opened the door, his expression still reflecting a bit of fatigue. Blaze, ever energetic, greeted him with a grin. "Morning, Matsu! Ready to dive back into the real world?"

Matsu chuckled, "As ready as I'll ever be. First things first, I need to go talk to Kenzo, relieve him of the CEO duties. Meanwhile, you should head to Dr. Nakamura, catch up on what you missed."

Blaze nodded, her enthusiasm undeterred. "Got it, Captain! I'm looking forward to seeing what exciting projects they've been working on in my absence. Any specific messages for Kenzo or the team?"

Matsu paused for a moment, contemplating. "Just let Kenzo know I'll be taking over again. As for the team, tell them I missed them, and we've got work to do. We need to stay at the top!"

Blaze saluted playfully. "Aye aye, Captain! I'll pass on the message loud and clear. Don't worry; I'll make sure things are in order when you're back in full swing."

As they headed out of the house, Matsu couldn't shake off the lingering feeling of unease from the previous night. He hoped that returning to the routine of Kagayaki Industries and Eclipse Horizons would provide a welcome distraction.

Outside, the city was buzzing with activity, and Matsu took a deep breath. "Let's get back to work, Blaze. There's a lot to catch up on."

Blaze nodded, her eyes reflecting determination. "Absolutely, Matsu. Eclipse City might be amazing, but our real adventure is right here."

They walked side by side, ready to face the challenges that awaited them in the bustling metropolis of Ironhaven.

The car rolled smoothly through the familiar streets of Ironhaven, heading towards Kagayaki Industries. Matsu leaned back, a hand on his forehead, and sighed. "Blaze, I completely forgot about the interviews for 'Venomous Attraction.' We need to reschedule those with Calie and Marie. It's been postponed for too long."

Blaze grinned, reassuringly patting Matsu on the shoulder. "Don't worry, Captain. We'll sort it out. Right now, let's focus on getting to the office and taking over your CEO duties. Kenzo's probably itching to get back to his real job."

Matsu chuckled, "You're right, Blaze. Let's handle one thing at a time." He straightened up, his determination returning. "Once we're back in the swing of things, we can talk to Calie and Marie about the interviews and catch up on anything else they need."

As they pulled up to Kagayaki Industries, Matsu glanced at Blaze. "Ready to dive back into the corporate world?"

Blaze flashed a confident smile. "Always, Captain. We've got this."

They stepped out of the car, ready to face the challenges that awaited them at Kagayaki Industries.

Matsu and Blaze entered Kagayaki Industries, greeted by the hustle and bustle of the corporate environment. As they walked towards Kenzo's office, Matsu couldn't help but feel a sense of familiarity and responsibility settling back in. The employees they passed by greeted them with respectful nods, recognizing their return.

Upon reaching Kenzo's office, Matsu knocked on the door before entering. Kenzo, engrossed in his work, looked up with a mix of surprise and relief at seeing Matsu and Blaze.

"Matsu, Blaze, you're back!" Kenzo exclaimed, rising from his chair. "I've been holding down the fort, but I'm eager to get back to my real work."

Matsu grinned, shaking Kenzo's hand. "Thanks for holding things together, Kenzo. We appreciate it. You can go back to your real job; Blaze and I will take it from here."