Linkle Black-Fox

Chapter 1

A 15-year-old teenage boy appeared before a luxury-looking office building, which is the head office of Arcs Technology. 

Arcs Technology is one of the largest companies in Canada, if not the world, that makes all kinds of household technology, many kinds of vehicles, and even military equipment and weapons.

The boy is slimmer and shorter than most boys his age. He desires a more muscular physique. However, with his feminine face that resembles his mother, he is often mistaken for a girl.

His name is Link Black-Fox. He is the only child of Altria Black-Fox, his mother, although Link hasn't seen her since he was 4 or 5. Sora Black-Fox is Link's Father. Although Sora is usually busy with work, he still makes time on weekends for Link to watch anime, make model kits, or cook.

Link entered through the automatic door. "My name's Link Black-fox. My Father, Soar, asked me to be a human interface tester for a new piece of equipment being released today..." he told the receptionist, indicating his business.

"Right..." the receptionist picked up the phone. "Miss Barrett, Mr. Link Black-fox is here. Yes, I'll tell him you are on the way down... Miss Barrett is on her way down. Please have a seat."

"Think you." Link said before going to sit down.

After some time came a gorgeous woman with black hair styled short with long bangs partially obscuring her dark eyes. She is dressed in a black business suit, high heels, and a fedora-like hat.

"Ah, Link, there you are. Sora is in his usual room; please come with me." said the woman.

"Ah, Six, thank you for your hard work." Link looked up from his phone.

The woman who came was Elizabeth Barrett, who happens to be his father's assistant. Link calls her Six because the tattoo "Cyber-6" is on her right arm. Her daughter is also one of his classmates, and because Link's Father is seldom home, she would often look after him when Link was younger.

Link walks down the busy office corridor, conversing with Six amidst the bustling activities of the people around them.

"I'm sorry for coming at such a busy time. Father says something called the cradle is being released today."

"Yes, it's scheduled to begin at noon today; Sora is currently conducting the final equipment check."

"Do you know what this cradle is?"

"Understanding that thing goes over my head."

Link and Six arrive at a door; six knocks on the door ahead of her. "Sora, Link is here." Receiving no response, Link enters the room without hesitation, waving Goodbye to Six, as this is his usual practice.

Link regularly visits the Objective Chamber, his father's workroom. As the Chief Technical Officer, Link's Father is acquainted with most Arcs Technology employees, so Link can move around without drawing any particular attention.

As Link entered the familiar room, he saw his Father, Sora Black-Fox, staring intently at the display screen and tapping the console with a severe expression—just as Link had expected.

Despite nearing his fifties, Sora was youthful, resembling a man in his mid-twenties. He tried to grow his beard to avoid being perceived as young, but everyone felt it didn't suit him well and had him shave it. Nevertheless, Link admired his father's unwavering dedication to his work. However, this was not the moment to appreciate his father's commitment to his work from behind his back.

"Sora, I brought your lunch; you left it at the front door again." Link has always called his father by his first name. It isn't out of disrespect; it is just some odd thing Link does; his father doesn't mind it.